Personal technology offered at New Smyrna library

By HENRY FREDERICK
Headline Surfer

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- "Get in touch with personal technology." 

That's the operative line expressed by Volusia County Pat Kuehn, CPRC, community information specialist with Volusia County Government in a press release to Headliner Surfer encouraging adults to explore personal technology with free classes this month at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

Pat Kuehn / Headline Surfer"Get in touch with personal technology." 

That's the operative line expressed by Volusia County Pat Kuehn, CPRC, community information specialist with Volusia County Government in a press release to Headliner Surfer encouraging adults to explore personal technology with free classes this month at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

November’s free programs, which will be held in the computer lab, include:

• Introduction to the iPad: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Topics will include the iPad’s features and settings, apps, Siri, Safari, facetime, messages, and the camera. Bring your iPad and your iTunes account information.

* E-books and more: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. Learn how to use the library’s e-resources on your personal device. The instructor will provide an overview of Axis360, Freading, Freegal, Hoopla, Overdrive, Zinio and Access Video. Bring your personal device and account information (iTunes, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon username and password) along with your library card and personal identification number.

• Introduction to Windows 10: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27. Learn the basics of Windows 10. Topics include how to navigate Windows 10, basic settings, personalizing Windows 10, apps, and Microsoft Edge. Bring a Windows 10 laptop or tablet.

Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online at www.volusialibrary.org using the calendar link or call 386-424-2910, option 4.