Basic computer skills

Welcome to the digital age.

Free online classes

Gale courses

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Gale offers free classes on how to use computers, common computer applications like adobe and Microsoft, and coding. Go to the Gale Courses catalog and select “Computer applications” and “Technology” to see them all.

Free classes at your local branch

We regularly offer free computer classes at our local branches. Check our calendar to find a class that suits you

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