Library News

La Cygne Library will be hosting a class at 10:30 May 21st to introduce you to Northstar Digital Literacy and the classes they offer.  Bernedatte Greggory, one of the digital navigators, will demonstrate how to use the program and we will get you signed up so you can access it from home.

FREE COMPUTER TRAINING

Northstar Digital Literacy provides assessments, instructor-led curricula and self-directed online learning for basic digital literacy skills. You can learn computer skills (including for beginners), Microsoft Word or Excel basics, Internet basics, all about your cell phone, and much more.  And it’s FREE at your library. Contact your library for more information or click here to sign up today.

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/linn-co-library-district-2-lacygne

HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN LEARN WITH THE NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY CURRICULUM!

1. Essential Computer Skills – Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In, Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS
2. Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs
3. Using Technology in Daily Life – Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Accessing Telehealth Appointments, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint, Cybersecurity Basics