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For adults and teens, ages 16+. Anyone interested in taking a class must have a valid Richardson Public Library card. Registration is required and starts two weeks before each class. Give us a call at 972-744-4355, or visit any Library Information Desk to sign up.

For information on the Library's other activities for Adults, please visit our Special Events page.

Upcoming Classes
Computing 101	Saturday, October 26	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
Find It With Google	Saturday, November 9	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
MS Excel 365—Intermediate Level	Saturday, November 16	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
File Backup	Saturday, November 23	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
Beginner 3D Printing with Tinkercad	Saturday, December 14	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
MS Word 365—Beginner Level	Friday, January 10	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
MS Word 365—Intermediate Level	Friday, January 17	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
Find It With Google	Friday, January 31	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
3D Printing Demo with Tinkercad	Saturday, February 1	4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Library Business Center
File Backup	Saturday, February 8	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
Love Your Laptop	Friday, February 14	10:30 am - Noon	Spring Creek Room
3D Printing Demo with Tinkercad	Saturday, March 1	4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Library Business Center
Protect Yourself Online	Saturday, March 22	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
MS Excel 365—Beginner Level	Friday, April 11	10:30 am - Noon	Spring Creek Room
Beginner 3D Printing with Tinkercad	Saturday, April 12	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
How to Find Local Jobs	Saturday, April 19	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room
MS Excel 365—Intermediate Level	Friday, April 18	10:30 am - Noon	Spring Creek Room
Intro to AI	Saturday, April 26	10:30 am - Noon	Millwood Creek Room

Drop-In Tech Help

Every Thursday: 2-5 pm

Drop-in Tech Help is our quick tech help program at the library, and is conducted by Adult Services staff. It is available every Tuesday and Thursday to anyone with a valid RPL card. No registration is required, just walk in and spend 5-15 minutes with a librarian to ask your tech questions. This program covers:

eBooks/eReaders
Basic computer navigation
Basic app use
Basic cellphone use
Basic tablet use
General internet instruction
Research beyond Google
Using library electronic resources

Unfortunately, we will be unable to assist with more technical or sensitive problems. These include: setting up a new device; fixing/restoring/repairing a broken or infected device or app; entering sensitive information (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.); keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents.

Online Training

Free online tutorials covering many computer subjects (as well as other life skills). Self-directed; work at your own pace.

Refresher courses to "help you tackle technology"

Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics

Upcoming Classes

Drop-In Tech Help

Online Training