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Internet Basics

Learn to navigate the web with a hands-on tour of the basics
2023-02-01 10:00:00 2023-02-01 11:00:00 America/New_York Internet Basics If you know little or nothing about how to use the web and want to learn more, this is the place to start!   Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Computer area

Wednesday, February 01
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-02-01 10:00:00 2023-02-01 11:00:00 America/New_York Internet Basics If you know little or nothing about how to use the web and want to learn more, this is the place to start!   Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Computer area

If you know little or nothing about how to use the web and want to learn more, this is the place to start!  

This class will cover parts of a webpage, different internet browsers, parts of a URL and different uses for the internet. This is a hands on practice to guide you on how to be a better user of the internet and stay safe online. 

Contact us with any questions:
reflib@alexlibraryva.org

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | STEM/STEAM | Computer & Tech Classes |

TAGS: | Technology | Computer Help | #STEAM | #Internethelp | #internet | #Computerhelp | #Computerbasis | #AlexandriaVA |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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