Technology Training

Fall 2026

Advance sign-up required: at the Information Desk: 708.371.5666 OR  you can register online. (If you aren't able to attend a class, please cancel online or contact the Information Desk.)

October - December
Tutorials in English and Spanish
Northstar Learning Contest: December Session

In-Person Fall Classes (October - December)

Digital Literacy Workshops
Select Fridays from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Don't miss these fun interactive Northstar classes, followed by an opportunity to work at your own pace. Sponsored by AgeOptions. Limit 4 participants per session.
(Northstar sessions earn you a ticket to our holiday party and raffle on December 11.)

Oct 09 - Basic Computer Skills
Oct 16 - Phone and Tablet Skills
Oct 23 - Internet Basics
Nov 06-  Windows 11
Nov 13 - Social Media Basics -- Class available online.*
Dec 04 - Information Literacy --  Class available online.*
Dec 11 - Cybersecurity Basics
*Contact Adult Services if you would like support with these online classes: 708.371.5666.

Touch Grass: Simple Tech Tools for Healthier Screen Habits
Sunday, October 25 at 2 pm
Do you find that you can’t go five minutes without looking at a screen? Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People will share simple, practical ways to use everyday tools, apps and settings to help you build a healthier relationship with your devices. 

Banking Online Safely: A Demonstration
Wednesday, November 4 at 2 pm
A beginner's guide to online banking, bill pay, mobile banking, and fraud prevention. Learn how to safely access your accounts online, pay bills electronically, and recognize common scams and fraud attempts from this demonstration by instructor Ann Stovall.

Northstar Learning Contest: Holiday Raffle and Party

October - December Session
Friday, December 11 - Holiday Party and Raffle

Sign up for a Northstar Digital Literacy account, and try an assessment this fall and you will be eligible for raffle prizes and our December celebration. Click Sign Up As a Learner, and enter your name and email to set up an account. Questions? Contact the Information Desk at 708.371.5666. Attending in-person Friday workshops will also earn you a raffle entry.

Available Online Classes
-Basic Computer Skills,
-Internet Basics,
-Using Email,
-Windows 11
-Mac OS
-Microsoft Word
-Microsoft Excel,
-Microsoft PowerPoint
-Google Docs
-Social Media
-Information Literacy
-Career Search Skills,
-Accessing Telehealth Appointments
-Your Digital Footprint
-Cybersecurity Basics

Thanks to our friends at AgeOptions for making this resource available to our community. 

Programas de Tecnología

Tutoriales de Tecnología
El área de Servicios para Adultos ofrece tutoriales de tecnología individuales de 20 minutos. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre su teléfono inteligente, tableta, lector electrónico o computadora portátil, llame al 708.371.5666 o visite el área de Servicios de Información para completar una forma con su disponibilidad.

Technology Tutorials

Technology Tutorials
Need assistance with a phone, tablet, or computer? Fill out a quick form to set up a 20-minute appointment at the Information Desk, or contact us at 708.371.5666 or email Adult Services.

Additional Online Learning

-Our Learning Express database includes several basic online classes, available to those with an Alsip-MP Library card. For advanced tech users, it now offers the AWS Training Center, a cloud-skills training program that could move you toward a career as a cloud developer in as little as one year.

Mobile Memory Lab

Mobile Memory Lab
View the digitizing equipment and opportunities on the Memory Lab page.