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Travel Tech
2020-01-31 10:15:00 2020-01-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Travel Tech Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Friday, January 31
10:15am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-01-31 10:15:00 2020-01-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Travel Tech Before you explore the world, see what website and travel apps are available to help you plan your next trip! Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Before you explore the world, see what website and travel apps are available to help you plan your next trip!

In the class we will examine free apps and websites that can be used to plan your trip and offer assistance during your stay away.

Please feel free to bring your device to follow along.

Registration is preferred.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Tech Classes |

TAGS: | Digital Literacy | computer classes |

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