Tech Department Highlights
Programs & Events
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Electronic Classroom
Learn how to manipulate images, create an automatic table of contents, use mail merge and more. P...
RegisterIntermediate Microsoft Excel Part I
Electronic Classroom
Move beyond the basics as you explore ways to enhance your spreadsheets in Excel. Prior Excel use...
RegisterGoogle Drive
Electronic Classroom
Need to back up your files? Learn how Google Drive, a cloud-based file storage and synchronizatio...
RegisterLibby: Free Library eBooks & Audiobooks
Electronic Classroom
Check out free eBooks and digital audiobooks from your library 24/7 with the Libby app! Bring you...
RegisterIntermediate Microsoft Excel Part II
Electronic Classroom
Build on what you learned in Intermediate Excel Part I as we continue to explore ways to enhance ...
RegisterGIMP: The Free Photoshop
Electronic Classroom
Learn how to perform intricate photo editing. Work with layers to add a personalized watermark to...
RegisterFast 15 Device Training
Electronic Classroom
Get 15 minutes of individualized instruction on your device such as your smartphone, tablet, or l...
RegisterThe Vestavia Hills Library is proud to offer more than 50 public computers for use by our patrons. We offer both PCs and iMacs throughout the library, all with internet access. The computers in the Children’s Department have various educational games, while those in the Teen and Adult Departments offer access to the Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, three computers in the Electronic Classroom offer access the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
The Electronic Classroom has 10 iMac computers used for a wide variety of training, including Basic Mac, Basic Windows 10 and Office 2010 courses. The Electronic Classroom is open for public use from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, except when classes are being taught. Be sure to sign up for our email list to receive class schedules and special tech event notifications.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi access from your personal laptop or mobile device throughout the library, including our Rooftop Garden and Outdoor Amphitheatre areas.
Check out our latest technology videos for tips in 10 minutes or less! These are best viewed directly on YouTube.
Tech in Ten: Basic Microsoft Excel
Tic-TECH-Toe: Hoopla
Tech in Ten: Basic Microsoft Word
Tic-TECH-Toe: Intro to Ancestry
Tech in Ten: Windows 10 Basics Part 2
Tic-TECH-Toe: Sign Up for Library Text Message Notifications
Tech in Ten: Windows 10 Basics Part 1
Tech in Ten: Libby
See all of our technology videos here.