Tech Help Sessions

Tech Help Sessions

The Ferndale Library offers THREE (3) Tech Help Sessions a week.

Sessions are 45 minutes long and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. 

To Book a Tech Help Session: 

  • Call 248-546-2504 x. 693

  • Visit the Adult Reference Desk

    • Walk-ins will be welcome to book a session for the following day. 


To book a session, you will need to provide:

  • Your first and last name

  • What you would like help doing,

  • What kind of device you are using (i.e., Apple or Android phone, tablet, Kindle, laptop, MacBook, etc.)

    • If you do not have your own device, we are happy to work with you on one of our public computers. 

 

Contact us if you have any questions! 

✅ What We Can Help With: 

  • Help navigating forms

  • Email- creating, using, managing

  • Downloading apps from Google Play/ or the iPhone App Store

  • Finding saved files

  • Using Word or other programs - basic

  • Computer/phone basics

  • Transferring files between devices

  • Finding software options

  • Recovering passwords through traditional means

  • Using social media

  • Setting up a password manager

  • Canva basics

  • Using Library e-resources - Libby & Hoopla
     

 

🚫 What We CANNOT Help With:

  • PC/Phone Repair

  • Device Diagnostics

  • Device Set-up/Operational Software Install

  • Transcription

  • Dictation

  • Setting up Wireless Printers or other peripheral devices

  • Making final software decisions

  • Removing Viruses/malware

  • Bypassing forgotten passwords

  • Resetting devices

  • In-depth software training

  • Installing or uninstalling software

  • Filling out form