Tutorial: Basic Computer Skills—Internet and Web Browser Basics

Wednesday, 1/22/2025
10:00 - 11:30
Computer Training Center - 5th Fl
Main Library
Address

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

Contact Telephone

This beginner-friendly class is designed to help you navigate the digital world with confidence. Learn what the internet is, how it works and different types of internet connections. Explore popular web browsers, learn the basic parts of a web browser and discover how to save your favorite websites and manage your browsing history. Library computers are available to use for this class. You may bring your own laptop (2018 or newer recommended.)

Space limited. First come, first served.

This is part one of a two-part series. Basic Computer Skills—Basic Online Skills is offered Wednesday, January 29, 10–11:30 a.m. By taking both sessions, you’ll be equipped with the essential skills to browse the web effectively and safely.


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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.


Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.


Public Notice and Disclaimer

This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.