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Technology Corner

Borrow Free Technology from PGCMLS!

You can now use your adult library card (18 years old+) to borrow free technology from Prince George's County Memorial Library System! We offer: educational WiFi hotspots, children's Playaway Tablets, Chromebook computers with built-in-internet access, and more! These devices are completely free to borrow and easy to use!

Items that you can borrow

Borrow Free Technology!

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy System is a free assessment tool that helps users identify and strengthen the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet for daily life, employment, and higher education

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What is Digital Literacy, Equity and Inclusion?

Digital literacy is a critical skill to have in modern society to navigate a world of technology. With digital literacy comes the responsibility to ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic class. Inclusion and equity are key components when looking at digital literacy from a broader perspective. For example, ensuring digital literacy resources are available and accessible to all can help to reduce the digital divide between those with access to digital tools and those without.

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Free Technology Training Online + Free Technology Training Online -
Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!

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DigitalLearn.org

Digital Learn

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

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GCF Global

GCF Global

From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy

Across the globe, 617 million children are missing basic math and reading skills. We’re a nonprofit delivering the education they need, and we need your help. You can change the course of a child’s life. We’re a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

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Tech Boomers

Tech Boomers

Tech Boomers is an educational website that teaches older adults and inexperienced Internet users how to use various websites and Internet-based applications. Learn how to use sites, apps, and devices for free.

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Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Networking Academy

The world is becoming more digital, and having the skills to build networks, develop apps, secure devices, or analyze data is critical to solving the challenges we face. Discover the path to pursue your passion. Do the type of work you love. Invent something or start a business. Change the world. Anything is possible in a digital world.

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Affordable Connectivity Program

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.

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Marylanders Online Call Center

Marylanders Online Call center is here to provide FREE one-on-one tech support to all the Maryland residents and bring digital equity in Maryland. It provides:

  • Tech support in English and Spanish
  • Any device support including hardware and software
  • Assistance in getting connected with internet
  • ACP application assistance
  • Connect to local organizations offering various digital skills classes, device program, and much more.

Let's connect!

Monday to Friday
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Number: 301-405-9810
Toll Free: 1-866-206-8467
Email: marylandersonline@umd.edu

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Device Advice with the Tech Assistant
Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings
Get hands on assistance with your device. Register to receive limited hands-on assistance with your device. Our Tech Assistant will assist you with: Basic cell phone use and applications, basic tablet use, general internet and computer instruction.
Career Kickstart Teens: Discover Your Design - It’s All About Me! | Held in Computer Lab
Wed, Oct 04, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
South Bowie
Participants will explore and identify their interests, personalities, values, passions, skills, and experiences through innovative games and activities to discover careers that are uniquely suited for them. In collaboration with Employ Prince George's.
Computer Basics: Open Lab / Conceptos básicos de la computadora
Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de computación con capacitación práctica en un ambiente alentador.
Canceled
The ABC's of ChatGPT
Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings
Learn about transforming work and creativity with AI using the ChatGPT online program!
Computer Basics
Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
VR: Horror
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Explore a scary virtual reality experience or attempt a terrifying virtual reality Oculus Quest experience. Ages 13 and up.
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course - Session 2
Tue, Oct 10, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Branch - Workforce and Community Development
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course provides concepts and skills that apply to almost any career pathway. Join us in a 4-week course hosted by CETAT to increase participants' preparedness on how to navigate the modern digital environment. Participants will be able to validate their understanding of the key concepts of digital literacy and improve their career marketability.
Career Kickstart Teens: Discover Your Design - I Got Goals! | Held in Computer Lab
Wed, Oct 11, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
South Bowie
Participants will identify and write down specific life and career goals to help determine careers that will support those goals. We will explore financial, personal professional, physical, and leisure goals to add context to our career needs. In collaboration with Employ Prince George's.
Computer Basics: Open Lab / Conceptos básicos de la computadora
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de computación con capacitación práctica en un ambiente alentador.
Senior Computer Club - Held in Computer Lab
Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Bowie
Computer assistance for senior citizens, and others, who want help with basic computer skills, Microsoft programs, the internet, and other applications.
Computer Basics
Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Computer Basics
Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Career Kickstart Teens: Discover Your Design - TransfrVR Exploration | Held in Large Meeting Room
Tue, Oct 17, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
South Bowie
Participants will get a real-world look into various careers via hands-on career exploration virtual reality simulations and reflect on possible career paths to get a sense of what they do and don’t like about different careers. They also connect skills and interests to career opportunities. In collaboration with Employ Prince George's.
Computer Basics: Open Lab / Conceptos básicos de la computadora
Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de computación con capacitación práctica en un ambiente alentador.
Computer Basics
Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Computer Basics
Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course - Session 3
Tue, Oct 24, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Branch - Workforce and Community Development
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course provides concepts and skills that apply to almost any career pathway. Join us in a 4-week course hosted by CETAT to increase participants' preparedness on how to navigate the modern digital environment. Participants will be able to validate their understanding of the key concepts of digital literacy and improve their career marketability.
Computer Basics: Open Lab / Conceptos básicos de la computadora
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de computación con capacitación práctica en un ambiente alentador.
Kids and Teens Coding Club - Introduction to Python, 3D Design, and Engineering
Fri, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Want to learn coding, 3D design, and engineering basics? In these hands-on workshops, the University of Maryland's Nearspace Balloon Payload Project will teach you useful STEM skills, including how to create video games using the Python programming language and how to design 3D-printed objects.
Computer Basics
Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Computer Basics
Tue, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course - Session 4
Tue, Oct 31, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Branch - Workforce and Community Development
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course provides concepts and skills that apply to almost any career pathway. Join us in a 4-week course hosted by CETAT to increase participants' preparedness on how to navigate the modern digital environment. Participants will be able to validate their understanding of the key concepts of digital literacy and improve their career marketability.
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Wed, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use with assistance from library staff.
Kids and Teens Coding Club - Introduction to Python, 3D Design, and Engineering
Fri, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Want to learn coding, 3D design, and engineering basics? In these hands-on workshops, the University of Maryland's Nearspace Balloon Payload Project will teach you useful STEM skills, including how to create video games using the Python programming language and how to design 3D-printed objects.
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