Join the adult librarians for Tech Time at HTPL! Each month, we'll discuss a different technology-related topic, followed by a brief Q&A.
If you missed a presentation, check out the links below for our slides.
Drop-In Tech Help
Every month, we host drop-in tech help sessions! Need help navigating your smartphone? Have questions about your new computer? An adult librarian is available for basic tech assistance during this time on a first come, first served basis. No registration required. Please bring your device and any relevant passwords. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Times
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- May 13th
- June 10th
- July 8th
- August 12th
If you need one-on-one tech assistance on a different day, please call the library at (586) 329-1261 to check for availability. A librarian would be happy to set up an appointment with you.
Past Tech Time Discussions
Click the links below to access the slides from past presentations, if they are available.
- April 2026: Booking a Vacation
- March 2026: Spring Cleaning Your Devices (slides below under March 2025)
- February 2026: Intro to Photo Retouching (outside presenter, no slides)
- January 2026: Intro to Libby and Hoopla (slides below under February 2025)
- November 2025: Intro to Microsoft Word
- October 2025: Online Shopping Basics
- September 2025: Intro to Printing and Scanning
- August 2025: Smartphone Basics
- July 2025: Avoiding Cyber Scams
- June 2025: Summer with the Library - Intro to MAP and MeL
- May 2025: Smartphone Photography Basics
- April 2025: Intro to Library Databases
- March 2025: Spring Cleaning Your Devices
- February 2025: Intro to Libby and Hoopla
- January 2025: So, You Got a New ___ for Christmas? (drop-in help)
- October 2025: Intro to Streaming Services
Upcoming Tech Time Discussions
Please check the Events Calendar for more information. Registration is not required for Tech Time programs, but it is encouraged.
- Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m.: Intro to Streaming Services
- Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00 p.m.: Intro to 3D Printing (presented by Joshua Ploep)
- Tuesday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m.: Intro to Facebook and Marketplace
- Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m.: Smartphone Basics
