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DURHAM, NC · TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 · LIBRARY

Tuesday Computer Class @ Main

Come join a supportive group environment for self-paced digital skills courses.

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A laptop and soldering iron on a workbench, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Computer Lab, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

Come join a supportive group environment for self-paced digital skills courses. We'll be using Northstar Digital Literacy, a free online resource available to all Durham County Library patrons. A library staff member will be present to get you set up and answer questions as each participant moves through online modules on their own at their own pace. Northstar allows you to track your learning progress and earn badges or certificates for completing a course. These classes are best for learners who have at least basic keyboard and mouse skills. Our computer lab has a limited number of laptops for use, so bringing your own laptop and headphones is encouraged.

Computer and digital skills topics include:

Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In Basic Computer Skills Internet Basics Using Email Windows 10 & 11 Mac OS Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Google Docs Social Media Information Literacy Career Search Skills Your Digital Footprint Accessing Telehealth Appointments Cybersecurity Basics

These classes are self-paced and each week participants will choose which lessons they want to complete on their own. You do not need to have come to the first class to attend the following weeks and there is no requirement to commit to all of the classes through June. Register for the weeks that work best for you!

If you have any questions or accommodation needs, contact Jimmy McKinnell at jmckinnell@dconc.gov or call 919-560-9940.

Únase a un ambiente de apoyo para cursos de habilidades digitales a su propio ritmo. Usaremos Northstar Digital Literacy, un recurso en línea gratuito que también está disponible en español para todos los usuarios de la Biblioteca del Condado de Durham. Un miembro del personal de la biblioteca estará presente para ayudarle a comenzar y responder sus preguntas mientras cada participante avanza por los módulos en línea de manera individual y a su propio ritmo. Northstar le permite llevar un registro de su progreso y obtener insignias o certificados al completar un curso. Estas clases son ideales para personas que ya cuentan con habilidades básicas de teclado y mouse. Nuestro laboratorio de computación tiene una cantidad limitada de laptops disponibles, por lo que se recomienda traer su propio laptop y audífonos.

Los temas de computación y habilidades digitales incluyen:

Conceptos básicos del teclado del teléfono e inicio de sesión Habilidades básicas de computación Conceptos básicos de Internet Uso del correo electrónico Windows 10 & 11 Mac OS Microsoft Word, Excel y PowerPoint Google Docs Redes sociales Alfabetización informacional Habilidades para la búsqueda de empleo Su huella digital Cómo acceder a citas de telesalud Conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad

Estas clases son autodirigidas y cada semana los participantes elegirán qué lecciones desean completar por su cuenta. No necesita haber asistido a la primera clase para participar en las siguientes sesiones, y no es necesario comprometerse a todas las clases hasta junio. ¡Inscríbase en las semanas que mejor le funcionen!

Si tiene preguntas o necesita alguna adaptación, comuníquese con Jimmy McKinnell a jmckinnell@dconc.gov o llame al 919-560-9940.

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