Build your computer skills, gain confidence online, and earn a Chromebook upon successful completion of the series.
Elevate Your Digital Future
Digital Literacy Basics is a free, five-class workshop series offered in partnership with the Nevada County Library. The series is designed to help participants build practical computer and internet skills they can use in everyday life, work, education, and more.
No advanced computer experience is needed. Classes provide hands-on instruction in computer basics, using the internet, staying safe online, Google Chrome, and email.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the five-class series, participants will learn:
Computer basics, settings, Wi-Fi, web browsing, and Google tools
How to browse, search, and navigate websites
How to protect your information and recognize scams
Bookmarks, passwords, extensions, apps, and more
How to create, send, receive, organize, and manage email
Your Commitment
This is a workshop series, so participants should plan to attend all scheduled classes.
We understand that things come up! Participants may miss one class during the series, but the missed class must be made up by completing two hours at the Nevada County Library.
To successfully complete the program and qualify for a Chromebook, participants must meet the attendance and make-up requirements for the full series.
Who is Eligible?
To participate, you must:
✔ Live in Nevada County
✔ Be able to commit to completing the full Digital Literacy Basics series
✔ Participate in a qualifying assistance program, such as:
CARE, CalFresh/SNAP, WIC, or the National School Lunch Program
Class Schedule
Thursday, October 22 — Computer Basics
Learn computer basics, settings, Wi-Fi, web browsing, and Google tools.
Thursday, October 29 — Internet Basics
Learn how to browse, search, and navigate websites.
Thursday, November 5 — Staying Safe Online
Learn how to protect your information and recognize scams.
Thursday, November 12 — Chrome Basics
Learn about bookmarks, passwords, extensions, apps, and more.
Thursday, November 19 — Email Basics
Learn how to create, send, receive, organize, and manage email.
More Classes Coming Soon!
Can’t make these dates? Don’t worry! Additional Digital Literacy Basics workshops are planned for the future. Check back for new class dates, or call 2-1-1 to learn about upcoming opportunities.
Interested in Joining?
Space may be limited. Call 2-1-1 to learn more, confirm eligibility, or register for the Digital Literacy Basics series.