Technology
At York Public Library, we envision a community where all people feel welcome, capable, and empowered to engage with technology, building the skills and agency to thrive in a digital world.
Our Mission
We foster the library as a trusted hub for digital learning and exploration, offering curated experiences, guided support and an inclusive space to engage with technology.
TechBoomers.com is geared more towards older adults with limited computer skills. The courses provided have a great variety, and feature important topics like internet safety and privacy. The site also has a helpful tour for how to use all of the features and navigate the site.
If you want to learn how to improve your typing skills, Typing.com is a helpful resource. Learn how to type using the touch typing style, which means typing without looking down at your keyboard. You can create a free account to save your progress, change the theme layout to suit your taste, and play typing games to improve your skills.
If you’re a more advanced computer user looking to learn a programming language or create computer scripts, CodeAcademy.com is a great place to start. The website features free and pro (paid) versions, and offers courses on programming languages, practice exercises and more. Not sure where you want to start? Take their quiz and find out which careers, languages, and courses suit your personal interests and strengths best.