Saturday
September 17
2:00-4:00 pm
Electronically
savvy and patient volunteers from
San Marino High school and the National Charity League will be available on Saturday
September 17 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 pm at Crowell Public Library’s Thornton Room
to help frustrated people figure out how to use their hand-held devices. Many
people have iPods, Androids, tablets, iPhones, and other gadgets, but can’t
figure out all of the features. The young volunteers are familiar with
many of the concepts behind these devices, so even if they haven’t used a
particular gadget, they may be able to help a person figure out what to
do.
This program was initiated by San Marino High School student
Chunbill “Billy” Liu who grew up surrounded by gadgets, but noticed there was a
technology gap with people who did not have that advantage. Billy approached Librarian Rex Mayreis about
closing this gap, while getting in some community services hours for himself
and his friends, but the program has continued because there is such a need. The Los Angeles Times covered a session last
year and posted a video about it at http://lat.ms/1sODdVg.
If you are frustrated with online and telephone support
options, come to Crowell Library and work with a living, breathing techie that
will help you “bond” with your device. There’s
nothing like one-on-one assistance to help solve problems and tackle sticky
widgets.
Registration is required for this program. To reserve your spot, please call
626-300-0777, extension 579 as soon as possible. There are a limited
number of volunteers, so slots will fill quickly.
