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The Best Computer for You

2025-09-08 14:00:00 2025-09-08 15:30:00 America/Chicago The Best Computer for You Do you need a desktop computer, a laptop or just a tablet? In this course, we'll discuss the differences between the three kinds of devices and help you consider which will best suit your needs. Please note: we are not able to make specific recommendations about models or brands. Adults and teens. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Monday, September 08
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 14:00:00 2025-09-08 15:30:00 America/Chicago The Best Computer for You Do you need a desktop computer, a laptop or just a tablet? In this course, we'll discuss the differences between the three kinds of devices and help you consider which will best suit your needs. Please note: we are not able to make specific recommendations about models or brands. Adults and teens. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Columbia Public Library

Training Center

Do you need a desktop computer, a laptop or just a tablet? In this course, we'll discuss the differences between the three kinds of devices and help you consider which will best suit your needs. Please note: we are not able to make specific recommendations about models or brands. Adults and teens. Please register.

Do you need a desktop computer, a laptop or just a tablet? In this course, we'll discuss the differences between the three kinds of devices and help you consider which will best suit your needs. Please note: we are not able to make specific recommendations about models or brands.

Adults and teens. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class | Featured |

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