Increase your tech knowledge with upcoming MCPL programs

Several free tech-related courses will be offered this month via the Mid-Continent Public Library.
Let’s Go Live: Twitch
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
2:00pm—2:30pm
Thinking about streaming live on Twitch? Join us as we explore how to set up live streams on Twitch! Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO.

Up your Facebook game for your business
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
6:00pm—7:30pm
Learn how to put Facebook to work marketing your business! Join Mid-Continent Public Library's Business Specialist, Hanna Taylor, for an in-depth, 90-minute workshop where you can learn the best practices for creating and maintaining an engaging Facebook page, as well as learn the secrets of the Facebook algorithm that determine who sees and interacts with your posts.
Participant Take-aways:
• Identify target audiences and discuss branding on Facebook
• Recognize engaging content and understand why the algorithms favor it
• Assess various tools and techniques to help in the Facebook marketing journey
To view this class, visit the Square One Facebook Account at https://www.facebook.com/mcplsquareone/ This program is funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Getting Creative with Canva
Thursday, July 15, 2021
12:00pm—12:45pm
Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! We know that not all business owners are also graphic designers, so we want to help you get started using this amazing tool. In this series, Hanna will walk you through the basics of creating various designs on Canva and showing you the tips and tricks for designing social media-worthy content. Sign up for a free Canva account today and discover your inner graphic designer!
To view this class, visit the Square One Facebook Account at https://www.facebook.com/mcplsquareone/. This program is funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Google Docs Basics: Set Tab Stops 
Friday, July 16, 2021
1:00pm—1:15pm
In the third video of our series based on Formatting Paragraphs, let's learn how to set and use tabs effectively. This correlates with Word's Paragraph group. Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO.

Smart Devices: iRobot Roomba
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
2:00pm—2:30pm
Join Brityni and her iRobot Roomba, Winifred Holmes, as they both learn more about robot smart devices. Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO.
​
Google Docs: Even More Paragraph Settings
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
2:00pm—2:30pm
In the last of our Format Paragraphs series, let's explore some detailed settings that assist in making your document as readable and impressive as possible. These settings are similar to settings found in Word's Paragraph Dialog Box. Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO.