A community resource is available that can help local residents improve their digital skills–in person at the Hāna School Library. FREE introductory computer classes are now being offered at libraries statewide, making it easier for community members, especially our kupuna, to gain essential online skills. In just one hour, participants can learn how to send emails, browse safely, and avoid common online scams.

Each individual library will provide a number of Chromebooks for use during the classes–but feel free to bring your laptop for a specific experience with the machine you will use at home. For the smartphone/tablet classes, please bring your own device with you.

Gain digital skills needed to thrive—whether it’s video chatting with ‘ohana on other islands, visiting the doctor without leaving home, or helping keiki with online learning. For more information and to schedule your attendance at one of the sessions offered, ask about this at the Hāna Library or easily register online at LibrariesHawaii.org and connect to Digital Literacy Classes. 

These offerings have been developed through a partnership of the Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. Classes are taught by Mapunawai, Inc. who have easy to follow hour-long modules.