Tech Topics

The library offers a series of technology programs for all levels of expertise, in the spring and fall each year. All classes are free and are taught by outside instructors and library staff. Hands-on classes have limited seating and Fairfield residents are given priority.

Check our online calendar for a listing of tech-related programs.

Self-paced Online Computer Instruction

Infobase Learning Cloud – A video-based how-to training resource, Hoonuit opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 500 of today’s most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.

DigitalLearn – Do you know someone who needs basic computer skills? DigitalLearn is the perfect place to start. Included in DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed, basic computer tutorials. Modules are video-based with narration, typically 6 to 22 minutes long, written in plain language DigitalLearn.org provides intentional, foundational instruction to be taken at the pace of the learner.

Microsoft Office Training – Microsoft offers free online tutorials for MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and more.

Techboomers is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life.Techboomers aims to improve the quality of life for older adults and other inexperienced technology users by empowering them to learn how to use popular and trusted websites and Internet-based applications.

GFCLearnFree –provides quality innovative online computer learning. Whether you are new to the computer, returning for review or just want to gain more 21st century skills, these free computer tutorials can help. From Computer Basics to Microsoft Office to Apple, choose from dozens of free training topics. GCFLearnFree.org is a program of Goodwill Industries of Easter NC, Inc.