Schools and Libraries
December 6, 2023
From: New Canaan LibraryCreate Your Own Website with Google Sites
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Saturday, 12/9 at 12:00pm
Have you ever wanted to create your own website? Create one using Google Sites' user-friendly interface that features numerous templates, themes, and options to customize the look and feel of your own website. No coding experience is required!
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Introduction to TikTok
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Wednesday, 12/13 at 6:00pm
Have you heard about TikTok but aren’t really sure what it is or how it works? Join Reference to talk about being a viewer and a creator on TikTok!
We’ll look at how to navigate the “for you” page, browse videos based on sound or tags, create your own videos, and interact with content you enjoy so that you are shown more of the same things.
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Cutting the Cord on Cable
Craig B. Tate Room
Friday, 12/15 at 1:00pm
If you are tired of your cable bill and want to make a change, this class will give you the latest update on cutting the cord to cable and what options you have as alternatives. This class will also give an overview of Kanopy to teach you how to use your New Canaan Library card to stream free films, series, and documentaries every month!
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Create Your Own Holiday Crossword Puzzle with Excel
Craig B. Tate Room
Monday, 12/18 at 6:00pm
Are you a crossword lover? Join to create your very own Holiday themed Crossword puzzle using Microsoft Excel.
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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Thursday, 12/21 at 6:00pm
In this class, participants will learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow.
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Introduction to Google Docs
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Thursday, 12/28 at 6:00pm
Looking for a free and reliable word processor? Consider Google Docs, a free web-based word processor in which documents can be created, edited and stored as part of the Google Docs Editors suite of free web applications. Join to learn more about Google Docs and how to import, create, edit and update online documents in various fonts and file formats that can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection.
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Recurring Technology Programs
Open Tech
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Tuesdays, 2:00- 4:00pm
If you have questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our digital library, stop in to get one-on-one assistance with a tech librarian. Drop in tech help is limited to 20 minutes. Tech help will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Open MakerLab Hours
Anderson MakerLab
Wednesdays, 4:00- 6:00pm
Drop by the MakerLab to explore the creative space. Each week will have a featured project to help get your inspiration flowing. Open MakerLab Hours are a great time to get help with a project, use tools or equipment and ask questions about using the space! For ages 8+