Tech Fair
Tuesday, October 4th
Wednesday, October 5th
Thursday, October 6th
11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm each day!
Learn about the Library’s technology, including:
Digital Microfilm Reader • Ancestry.com • Hoopla and Libby: E-Books, E-Audiobooks, Music, and movies
Bring Your own Device (BYOD)- tech help • Apple Tips
Affordable Connectivity Program • In-house Chromebook Use
Create an email • Self Checkout machines
Door Prizes!
Chromebook
Air Pods
Kindle Fire
Special Sessions
Genealogy: Resources for Research Your Family Roots
10/4, 10/5, and 10/6 at 11:00 AM
Interested in genealogy and your family history?
Join us to learn about online resources for genealogists available at the Russell Library. An introduction to Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search will be provided.
Digitization Station
10/4, 10/5, and 10/6 at 12:00 PM
Do you have old photos or home movies you would love to share with family and friends, but no longer have a way to view them? Do you have pictures you’d like to Photoshop?
Come visit the Digitization Station digital conversion demonstration to learn how to use our equipment. To be able to convert you old photographs, videos, Super-8 and 8mm movies. We can show you how to save them to a USB drive, Google Drive or Dropbox Account.
Podcasting Basics
10/4, 10/5, and 10/6 at 3 PM
The editor of the Russell Library Middletown Strong podcasting team will share tips on how to get your podcast off the ground.
She will walk you through concept development, choosing a podcast format, and basic equipment setup and give you a crash course in recording and editing software, artwork design, and how to choose a hosting site and ultimately get listed in podcast directories.
HelpNow
10/4, 10/5, and 10/6 at 4 PM
Find out how Russell Library’s free online kids resources can help students with their homework!
Meet with a children’s librarian to learn how to utilize live online tutors to help with tricky homework assignments using HelpNow. Tutors can provide support in all subject areas for students from kindergarten to college. All you need is a Russell Library Card!
Russell Library Job Resources
10/4, 10/5, and 10/6 at 4 PM
Looking for a new job? Come learn about the resources available at Russell Library to help prepare you to find work. Join us to learn about Career Services offered at Russell Library.
Sessions will be held in the Career Center on the 2nd floor Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm-5pm. If you are not able to attend any of the sessions during this week please contact Christy by email to set up a time.cbillings@russelllibrary.org
Discover our online resources
Russell Library has everything you need from Acentry.com to ValueLine, all available on our webiste with a Russell Library card.