Rock Island, IL: A July series of tech help classes at the Rock Island Library will help participants learn how to get maximum use out of the library's mobile content services and how to use smartphones and tablets.
"Download This," a class on using free library content services such as hoopla, Flipster, and Freegal Music, will be offered at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 20 at the Main Library. Participants can bring their devices and Rock Island Library card and try out the services, which currently include hoopla digital for movies, music, comics, and audiobooks, Flipster for popular magazines, and Freegal Music.
Library guests can also take advantage of free classes with information on using Android, Apple, and Kindle Fire devices. The "Getting to Know your Device" classes cover basic functions, settings, organizing apps, tips, and more general information. Participants should bring their devices. Classes include :
- Getting to Know Your Android device: 6:30 pm, Monday, July 27, Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street.
- Getting to Know Your Apple device (iPad/iPhone): 6:30 pm, Tuesday, July 28, also at the Main Library.
- Getting to Know Your Kindle Fire tablet: 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 29 at the Main Library.
No registration is necessary for any of the above programs.
To check upcoming events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-7323.
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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
