Welcome to the Tech Help Desk!
Barrington Public Library offers tech help to the community through monthly computer classes and one-on-one tech help appointments.
If you are interested in more formal instruction in a classroom setting, please visit our Tech Classes page to see upcoming classes.
Our Digital Services Librarian teaches tech classes and one-on-one tech help appointments.
One-on-one tech help is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Click here to make an appointment or call the Reference Desk at 401-247-1920 x2.
All appointments are 30 minutes in length. One appointment per person per week.
*If you would like a virtual or outdoor appointment - please note that in the comments section when booking online or call the Reference Desk after booking and let us know your preference! The default meeting location is the Reference Desk inside the library.
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH...
- eBooks & eAudiobooks through eZone (help with Libby app) **SEE BELOW**
- eReaders, smartphones & tablet devices
- hoopla & Kanopy
- Windows OS & Mac OS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Searching the internet
- Zoom & FaceTime
- Resizing or printing pictures
- Uploading a resume
- Web design (Wix)
- Social Media websites & apps
Please bring or have all relevant passwords to access the accounts you need help with. Please bring or have your media device if you need help with it.
Please note: We do not troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices, take apart or replace physical parts on a device, handle viruses or virus software, download and/or install hardware, or participate in credit card transactions.
eZone - a collection of digital books and audiobooks available online or via the Libby app.
Access eZone here, or from our library’s homepage. Bookmark eZone in your preferred web browser. Download the Libby app from your device’s app store and read, watch, or listen on-the-go. The mobile apps are compatible on most devices. For troubleshooting or other help needs, visit the Libby help pages. Additionally, there is a PDF file attached below with step-by-step instructions for Getting Started with eZone.
