Digital Inclusion Week - October 7-11, 2019

Monday, October 7, 2019

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Digital Inclusion Week is underway at the Kansas City Public Library, and to celebrate, our Tech Access program is hosting events at the Plaza Branch that are fun, informative, and help bridge the digital divide. Check out what we’ve got planned:

 

Sign Up:

Monday, Oct. 7, 2019   |  4-6 p.m.
Plaza Branch
, 4801 Main St.


Join us in the Large Meeting Room to sign up for an email account, get set up on social media, or establish any other digital accounts you need to thrive online.

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Skill Up:

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019   |  5-7 p.m.
Plaza Branch
, 4801 Main St.


Stop by the Small Meeting Room to check out your options for building digital competency, finishing high school, or even starting a career in tech.

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Dress Up:

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019   |  4-6 p.m.
Plaza Branch
, 4801 Main St.


Head over to the Small Meeting Room for tips to make your resume look amazing! There will also be information on organizations around Kansas City that can help build a professional wardrobe on a budget.

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Get Hired:

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019   |  4-6 p.m.
Plaza Branch
, 4801 Main St.


Brush up on your interviewing skills in the Large Meeting Room , where we’ll have a variety of online resources to help you with your job hunt.

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Keep Moving Up:

Friday, Oct. 11, 2019   |  4-6 p.m.
Plaza Branch
, 4801 Main St.


Come on over to the Large Meeting Room to check out the Library's amazing digital resources! Learn how to access ebooks, download music, stream movies, and even keep up with the news for FREE through the library.

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Visit the Library's Digital Branch
 

Free Computer Repair

Every evening, Oct. 7-11, 2019   |  4-6 p.m.
Plaza Branch
, 4801 Main St.


Laptop stopped? Computer tower without power? Your mobile device not behaving nice? Bring your tempermental tech to the Plaza Branch between 4-8 p.m. during Digital Inclusion Week when Tech Access offers free computer repair



Check out all Digital Inclusion Week events at the Library, or follow the Tech Coach Facebook page.

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To check out more Digital Inclusion Week events in Kansas City or find other ways get involved, digitalinclusion.org.
 
 

Tech Access

Whether you have questions about computer basics or want tips on better ways to use your smartphone or tablet, the Library’s Tech Access program is always a valuable source of help. You can make an appointment to meet with a Tech Coach for a one-on-one session, or attend a regular drop-in session at many Library locations that cover everything from general computer or digital device operations to specific software or programs.
   
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