The Reference staff at the library has created this page to provide instructions, tutorials, and links for a variety of topics. Some links require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download for free here.
In person tech help options
Drop-in tech help sessions, held twice a month on Tuesday morning. See our calendar for dates.
One-on-one appointments with a librarian. Call us at 203-488-1441, ext. 318 to set up an appointment.
If you are looking for assistance with your job search, or resumes and cover letters, please visit our Job Seekers page. For business resources, visit our Local Business Resources page.
Audiobooks, eBooks and Streaming
Getting Started with Hoopla
Getting Started with Kanopy
Getting Started with Libby
Getting Started with Palace
OverDrive catalog
Computers
Chromebook Basics
Computer Basics
Email
Internet
Public Library Association Tutorials
Devices
Android Basics Tutorial from LearnFree
iPad
iPhone Tutorials from LearnFree
Mobile Device Tips from LearnFree
Technology Buying Guide from LearnFree
Google
Google Docs, Drive and Sheets from Google
Google Docs and Drive from GCFGlobal
Gmail from GCFGlobal
Additional Google tutorials from GCFGlobal
Internet Safety
Internet Privacy from DigitalLearn
Internet Safety from LearnFree
Internet Safety for Kids from LearnFree
Online Scams – Information from DigitalLearn
Online Security – Advice from the Federal Trade Commission
Library of Things
Creating 3D files with TinkerCAD
LION Catalog
Instructions for the new catalog
Microsoft Office
Excel
Outlook 2010 from LearnFree
Powerpoint
Publisher
Word
Microsoft Windows
Windows Basics Tutorial from LearnFree
Windows 10 Tutorial from LearnFree
Windows 8 Tutorial from LearnFree
Windows 7 Tutorial from LearnFree
Windows XP Tutorial from LearnFree
Windows 98 Tutorial from LearnFree
Miscellaneous Tutorials
Blog Basics
Facebook
Facebook for iPhone
Instagram
LinkedIn Basics
Mouse Tutorial
Pinterest
Skype
Snapchat
Twitter
Typing Tutorial
YouTube
WordPress Resources