We offer a variety of technology instruction opportunities for beginners. Technology Open Labs are held at the Cedar Mill Library.

Technology Open Lab

Cedar Mill Library offers drop-in Technology Open Lab. It is perfect for getting started with basic computer skills and working with devices like laptops, tablets and cellphones.

Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions. Bring your own device with you or use one of our laptops to practice. No registration is required, but there is limited space each session. For more information please call 503-644-0043 or visit the library.

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Technology Learning Resources

The county offers free resources that are great for beginners and job seekers, and help with everything from learning to use a mouse to coding: wccls.org/techskill.

Microsoft offers a variety of free online learning workshops and trainings, registration required.

For specific learning tracks focused on developing job skills and finding work see the following opportunities from Microsoft in partnership with LinkedIn :

Learn Skills for In Demand Jobs
Finding a Job During Challenging Economic Times
Master In-Demand Professional Soft Skills
Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All

Learn from our staff about the following online resources:

E-Books & E-Audiobooks

Overview of our Online Catalog

Access the New York Times

Kanopy

Lynda.com