Cumberland library offers classes, N.Y. Times access

CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Public Library is offering a series of weekly computer workshops for adults called Tech Tuesdays. Each session will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The series will offer opportunities to learn basic computer skills relating to Microsoft Office software or the use of various social media tools. The schedule of sessions is as follows:

Jan. 16 — Facebook

Jan. 23 — Twitter

Jan. 30 — Pinterest

Feb. 6 — LinkedIn

Feb. 13 — Microsoft Word

Feb. 20 — Microsoft Excel

Feb. 27 — Microsoft Excel 2

March 6 — Microsoft PowerPoint

March 13 — Microsoft Publisher

Interested participants can sign up for the sessions that are of interest to them or for the whole series. Sessions will include an interactive presentation as well as handson experience with the highlighted application. Participants are welcome to use the library’s computers or can bring their own laptop from home as long as it has the highlighted Microsoft Office programs and is WiFi capable.

Those interested in registering for the workshops or to ask questions about the series can call the library at 3332552, ext. 2, or can email Aaron at acoutu@cumberlandlibrary.org.

The library is now offering free access to The New York Times as an online resource. All you will need to access the service is your Cumberland library card.

The Times digital subscription service provides patrons with ongoing onsite and offsite access to NYTimes.com from any laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Patrons are invited to sign up for a free NYTimes.com account through the library’s website by visiting: http://www.cumberlandlibrary.org/all-databases.