The Morton Grove Public Library has created a series of new workshops covering a variety useful web tools. These free online tools can help businesses, nonprofits, groups and individuals get organized, collaborate with others, and connect with their audience.
Registration required. Three ways to register:
- go to calendar.webrary.org
- call 847-929-5101
- stop by the Reference Services Desk
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Hands-on Workshop: How to Create a Facebook Page
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.: reg. opens 8/27, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.: registration opens 10/6, 9 a.m.
Businesses, groups and organizations can promote themselves and connect with fans using Facebook pages. In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to set up and administer a Facebook page and create engaging content
Lecture/Demo: Get Organized with Google Tools
Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.: reg. required
Use Google to manage your schedule; create and share documents and more. This lecture/demo will give an overview of free Google apps that can help you get organized.
Hands-on Workshop: Online Resources for Business Needs
Monday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.: reg. opens 9/12, 9 a.m.
There are many free online resources for startups or existing businesses, from the local to the federal level. This hands-on workshop will give an overview of Library resources and websites that will help with your business needs.
Hands-on Workshop: Creating Documents with Google Docs
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.: reg. opens 9/13, 9 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.: registration opens 10/1, 9 a.m.
Google Docs is a free web-based application that allows you to create word processing documents similar to Microsoft Word. Attendees will set up an account and learn how to create, edit and share documents.
Lecture/Demo: Social Networking for Businesses
Monday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.: reg. required
From Facebook to Twitter to Foursquare, social networks play an important role in today’s businesses. This lecture/demo will discuss tactics and tips you can use to develop your business online.
Hands-on Workshop: Creating a Website with Google Sites
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.: reg. opens 10/12, 9 a.m.
Google Sites is an easy and free way to create a basic website. Attendees in this advanced level workshop will learn the basic features and create practice webpages.
