Is our eLibrary an eMystery?

Is our eLibrary an eMystery?

Thursday, October 22nd

10:00-11:00 AM

Presenters: Katie Creecy and Brigid Day

Free program; Registration required.

Did you know you can use many of the library's resources from your home? Come learn about all of our electronic resources in a fun, friendly environment. You can download magazines, learn a language, take a free online class, and more! No question is too silly. Our eLibrary mysteries will all be revealed.

Register here, call Brigid Day at 615-371-0090 ext. 8510, or e-mail dayb@brentwood-tn.org.

New Free Program -- TECH 20

Got tech questions? Wonder how to make a document into a PDF? Trying to figure out how to make an email distribution list? Have a computer question you just can't figure out on your own? Library staff will make 20 minute appointments with you for one-on-one help with your computer questions.

Thursday, May 7

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This is a free program, but registration is required. After you register, a staff member will contact you by email to schedule your appointment and get more information about your question. 

Register for a Tech 20 appointment here. 

Genealogy Class: U.S. Census Records

Discover the wealth of information found in U.S. census records, and fill in the gaps on your family tree. Maybe you’ll find out that your grandfather was a home owner, a plumber, and came from Germany in 1923... or that your great-grandmother had 10 children and was married in 1910. Federal and State census records will be discussed. Space at this free class is limited, so please register now!

Date: Monday, September 9

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration: Online - Click Here!

QR Codes? Pinterest? Apps?

Everyone's talking about QR Codes, Shop Well, Pinterest, Red Laser, Price Check. This free class will introduce you to these favorite aps, websites, and technology.

Date: Thursday, June 21
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Computer Lab
Registration: Online

Library Catalog Basics

Date: Thursday, April 26
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: Computer Lab
Class Fee: Free!
Registration: Register online

Learn basic techniques to use our new catalog to find the materials you want.

Everything You Want to Know About Google

This class is a three-part series.
Dates: April 9, 11, 13
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Place: Computer Lab
Cost: $30.00
Registration: Online

Have you heard about Google but aren't sure how to use it? There are so many great free products now that it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are some of the many topics that will be covered in this three-part class: Learn how to safeguard all of your personal information against hackers; get control of your email and get rid of spam; set up an iGoogle home page that shows you only the information you want to see; manage your contacts and calendar in one easy to use place; get your email, contacts, and calendar on your smartphone; learn how to use Google to make and receive free phone calls; share your calendar with anyone you wish and hide from everyone else; learn how to use Google's free document creators as a replacement for Microsoft Office; use Google's free video and texting tools to keep in touch with family and friends.