Technology Training

  In-Person Help  | Online Tutorials  | eBooks  |   Tech Tips  

In-Person Help

Book A Librarian:

  • Do you want to know more about your new computer/tablet/eReader
  • Do you want to set up an email account, or feel more comfortable surfing the web?
  • And what about downloading audiobooks and eBooks? Call 781-2351 or email reference@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org to set up a half hour appointment on the technology topic of your choosing.

Online Tutorials

These sites offer a wide array of free tutorials covering basic computer functions, email, Microsoft Office and Google programs, and social media like Facebook and Twitter:

Basic computer, internet and email instruction:

Popular Software Tutorials, including Adobe, Microsoft Office, and Windows and Mac operating systems:

  • Learning Express    (Access via Digital Maine Library and use your library card to log in from home)
  • Lynda.com – Explore the Lynda.com Online Training Library of over 2,500 video courses covering software, design, business skills and more.

eBooks

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Falmouth Memorial Library, along with other Maine libraries, offers downloadable books through the Maine InfoNet Download Library, a state-wide collection of thousands of ebooks and audiobooks to borrow and download to your computer, tablet, phone, or eReader device. A variety of  best-selling fiction, nonfiction, young adult and children’s books are available. Anyone with a valid library card from a participating library can download materials free of charge. You may borrow three items at a time, and set a lending period of either one or two weeks. (Full lending policies)

Getting Started:
Use the following help pages and videos to learn more about installing Cloud Library apps and software, and downloading books.  If you prefer to have a librarian help you get started, please contact Mike Carnes at 781-2351 or mcarnes@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org to set up an appointment for one-on-one instruction.

Cloud Library Home – web access, application downloads, and more.
Cloud Library Support Page – including detailed guides for specific devices.
Video Instructions
CloudLibrary FAQ