Livingston Library to Focus on Technology Skills

The Livingston Public Library is focusing on computer and technology skills classes in the new year, with two new basic skills offerings, and more to come.

“We realize that many people in the community need to gain computer skills or sharpen their skills, and while we have books and other materials, we realize hands-on instruction is what many people need,”  said John Sitnik, Head of Adult Services.

The Livingston Public Library has received funding from the New Jersey State Library, through a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, with additional funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to conduct Windows and word processing classes intended for Livingston residents who need basic computer skills. Experienced instructors from Essex County College will lead the classes.

Each class is to be held over two days, with the first on Monday, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second session will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, and Friday, Jan. 27th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

All sessions will take place at the library. Laptop computers will be provided during the classes. All participants will need to bring is a pencil and paper for notes.

To register for either of the classes, please contact the Reference desk at the library at (973) 992-4600, ext. 231.

The library is also seeking qualified instructors to teach future basic computer classes. Interested instructors may contact Sitnik at (973) 992-4600.