Digital Literacy Program

Digital Literacy Program—Open to Delaware County Adults

Adults age 18 and over can improve their computer skills with these FREE lectures, workshop, and multi-session classes. (Lectures are information sessions. Workshops and multi-session classes are interactive.)

This program is generously sponsored by AARP and the Rosenthal Family Foundation. If you are interested in hosting Digital Literacy sessions at your community organization, please contact Pat Gunnin at pgunnin@delcoliteracy.org.

Sessions will be offered mid-January to mid-March. Topics, times, and locations are listed below.

Courses Available January–February 2023

Affordable Connectivity Program

Get free or low-cost internet at home if you qualify for this government program. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Affordable Home Internet

Learn how to get your own internet so you can look for a job and take classes at home. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

All Things Zoom

Did you know most job interviews are conducted on Zoom? Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Connecting to the Internet

Learn how to check your WiFi connection and use a hotspot. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Creating Your Linked-In Profile

Have you signed up for LinkedIn but are unsure what to do next? Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Finding Information Online

Take advantage of the power of the internet to find information, search topics, and more! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Getting Started on Linked-In

Sign up for LinkedIn so you can start networking online! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Getting Started on Zoom

Sign up for Zoom to set up networking conversations and more. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Getting Started with PayPal

PayPal makes it easy for small business owners and freelancers to send and receive payments! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Getting Started with Venmo

The Venmo app makes it easy for small business owners and freelancers to send and receive payments! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Gmail Tips and Tricks

Email is an essential job search and workforce skill. Learn more about using Gmail features! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Networking on Linked-In

LinkedIn is a great way to connect with other professionals. Discover how to network! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

P2P Payments

The number of small businesses using Peron-to-Person (P2P) payments is growing! Here’s what you need to know. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Practicing with Google Docs

Learn to use Google Docs for writing resumes, cover letters, and more! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Protecting Your Personal Information Online

Learn how to stay safe online while applying to jobs online, doing research, and more. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Social Media for Job Search

What you need to know to make sure your personal social media presence is ready for your job search and beyond. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Staying Safe Online

Learn how to protect your personal information online while doing research, using email, and more. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Using Google Doc Templates for Resumes

Google Docs offers tips and templates for resumes, and more! Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Using Job Search Engines

Learn skills to improve how you search for jobs on the internet. Click HERE for times and locations for this class.

Class Times, Locations, and Contact Information

Affordable Connectivity Program

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll verify your eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and apply for the program using the online application.

Dates & Locations

Friday, January 20, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Upper Darby Library, Municipal Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

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Affordable Home Internet

This lecture goes over basic information you need to know when signing up for home Internet service.

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Friday, January 13, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Upper Darby Library, Sellers Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

Friday, January 13, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Upper Darby Library, Municipal Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

Friday, January 27, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-0505 or email khenderson@surreyservices.com

Friday, February 17, 10:30 AM, at Upper Darby Library, Sellers Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649, email uddirector@delcolibraries.org, or click here to register.

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All Things Zoom

This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends and family and take virtual classes.

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Friday, January 20, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Upper Darby Library, Sellers Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

Friday, February 24, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-0505 or email khenderson@surreyservices.com

Friday, March 10, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Upper Darby Library, Sellers Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649, email uddirector@delcolibraries.org, or click here to register.

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Connecting to the Internet

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll go over how to check the WiFi connection on your PC, iPhone, or Android smartphone.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

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Creating Your Linked-In Profile

In this two-session series (see also Networking on Linked-In), you’ll create a LinkedIn profile that will help you get noticed! LinkedIn allows you to display your accomplishments and professional experience while also connecting with professionals in your field, potential employers, and more.

Dates & Locations

Monday, February 13, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Helen Kate Furness Library, Wallingford
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-9331 or email fsdirector@delcolibraties.org

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Finding Information Online

This hands-on workshop will review helpful tips for using effective search terms, evaluating your search results, and searching within a reliable site for accurate information.

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

Friday, February 10, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Havertown
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-446-2070 or email lmcwillams@surreyservices.org

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Getting Started on Linked-In

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get an introduction to LinkedIn and walk through the steps of signing up!

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Career Link-PA, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-723-1220 or email mhines11@dccc.edu

Monday, February 6, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Helen Kate Furness Library, Wallingford
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-9331 or email fsdirector@delcolibraties.org

Friday, February 17, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Upper Darby Library, Municipal Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

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Getting Started on Zoom

This workshop will walk through the steps using Zoom in a web browser. Please note that you need an email address to create a Zoom account.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

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Getting Started with PayPal

During this hands-on workshop, you’ll sign up for PayPal using the browser and learn how to link a credit card or bank account to your PayPal account.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

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Getting Started with Venmo

During this hands-on workshop you’ll sign up for Venmo and learn how to link a credit card or bank account to your Venmo account so you can instantly send and receive electronic payments.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

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Gmail Tips and Tricks

This workshop will cover important features like spellcheck, formatting emails, searching your inbox, adding a signature, and attaching files. The session will combine demonstration and hands-on practice, so that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and try out these features. Please note that this session will not go over how to sign up for a Gmail address.

Dates & Locations

Friday, March 10, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Upper Darby Library, Municipal Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

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Networking on Linked-In

In this hands-on workshop (the followup to Creating Your Linked-In Profile), we’ll explore ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile for networking. We’ll also cover how to make connections safely and join InGroups.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Career Link-PA, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-723-1220 or email mhines11@dccc.edu

Monday, February 27, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Helen Kate Furness Library, Wallingford
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-9331 or email fsdirector@delcolibraties.org

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P2P Payments

In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular Person-to-Person (P2P) payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp.

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Friday, January 27, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Upper Darby Library, Sellers Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Career Link-PA, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-723-1220 or email mhines11@dccc.edu

Friday, March 17, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Upper Darby Library, Sellers Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649, email uddirector@delcolibraries.org, or click here to register.

Friday, March 17, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-0505 or email khenderson@surreyservices.com

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Practicing with Google Docs

This 2-session series will give you plenty of hands-on practice using Google Docs, a free alternative to Microsoft Word. You’ll learn to use grammar and spellcheck, download your documents in Word and PDF format, use Docs to collaborate with others, and more! Please note that in order to use Google Docs you must have a Gmail address.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Career Link-PA, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-723-1220 or email mhines11@dccc.edu

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Protecting Your Personal Information Online

This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

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Social Media for Job Search

In this lecture, we’ll discuss ways to make sure social media helps you when you’re looking for work!

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Monday, March 13, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Helen Kate Furness Library, Wallingford
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-9331 or email fsdirector@delcolibraties.org

Monday, March 13, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Career Link-PA, Chester
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-447-3350 or email pfuss@edisolutions.com

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Staying Safe Online

This hands-on workshop reviews important tips for keeping your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet.

Dates & Locations (Please attend only one)

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Devon
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-647-6404 or email mgalligan@surreyservices.org

Friday, March 3, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Surrey Senior Services, Havertown
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-446-2070 or email lmcwillams@surreyservices.org

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Using Google Doc Templates for Resumes

In this lecture, we’ll demonstrate how to make the most of Google Docs templates for resumes and more.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Career Link-PA, Chester
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-447-3350 or email pfuss@edisolutions.com

Monday, March 6, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Career Link-PA, Chester
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-447-3350 or email pfuss@edisolutions.com

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Using Job Search Engines

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use job search engines like Indeed to research and evaluate employment opportunities rather than for the applications themselves.

Dates & Locations (Attend only one)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Career Link-PA, Chester
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-447-3350 or email pfuss@edisolutions.com

Friday, February 3, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Upper Darby Library, Municipal Branch
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-734-7649 or email uddirector@delcolibraries.org

Monday, March 6, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Helen Kate Furness Library, Wallingford
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-566-9331 or email fsdirector@delcolibraties.org

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:30 AM, at Career Link-PA, Media
To Learn More/ Register: Call 610-723-1220 or email mhines11@dccc.edu

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