Digital Literacy Classes 2023

Lunch & Learn Winter  and Spring Digital Literacy Workshop Series

Somerville Media Center and Somerville Public Library are offering a set of free digital literacy workshops this Winter and Spring geared toward audiences who want to improve their ability to navigate and participate in the digital media sphere and greater social economy

To register for any of these events, please contact Tim at tdevin@somervillema.gov, or by phone at 617-623-5000, x2963.

         Meet Mastodon, the Twitter Alternative

In this workshop, we’ll learn about a free, noncorporate alternative to twitter that many users are flocking to. Participants will sign up for an account, and learn how to navigate this platform.

  • Location and time: Monday, Jan 23, 12-2pm at Somerville Media Center, 90 Union Square Somerville
  • Class size: 12
  • Registration required. Please email tdevin@somervillema.gov or by phone at 617-623-5000, x2963.

         Intro to Chromebooks

Chromebooks are simple laptop computers that let you browse the internet, participate in video meetings, do word processing, etc.--but their programs live online, which makes them work in a different way than traditional computers. In this session, participants will learn how to use these affordable devices.

  • Location and time: Monday, Feb 13, 12-2pm at Somerville Media Center, 90 Union Square Somerville.
  • Class size: 6
  • Registration required. Please email tdevin@somervillema.gov or by phone at 617-623-5000, x2963.

         Computer Basics

New to computers? Or want a refresher course? We’ll go over computer basics, like typing, opening programs, using a mouse, and more!

  • Location and time: Monday, March 13, 12-2pm at Somerville Media Center, 90 Union Square Somerville.
  • Class size: 6
  • Registration required. Please email tdevin@somervillema.gov or by phone at 617-623-5000, x2963.