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Read, Listen & Watch: Library Apps

How to use library apps
2023-04-12 10:00:00 2023-04-12 11:30:00 America/Chicago Read, Listen & Watch: Library Apps Hoopla, Libby, Swan and more St. Charles Public Library - Computer Lab

Wednesday, April 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-04-12 10:00:00 2023-04-12 11:30:00 America/Chicago Read, Listen & Watch: Library Apps Hoopla, Libby, Swan and more St. Charles Public Library - Computer Lab

Hoopla, Libby, Swan and more

We will take a look at the many ways you can access digital content using your library card and library apps.

Please bring your own device with you to class.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class |

TAGS: | Computer Instruction |

St. Charles Public Library
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