CIPL hosts basic social media and typing training for seniors

(CMR) The Cayman Islands Public Library Service (CIPL) is inviting all seniors aged 60+ to its ‘Social Media Basics' training throughout May and June 2023. The Library Service will also host basic Keyboarding Classes at George Town Library.

The two-hour Social Media training sessions, which will include basic cellphone use and an introduction to WhatsApp and Facebook, will be held from 10 am-12 pm at all six libraries throughout Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac per the following schedule:

-Tuesday, 16 May, West Bay Library

-Wednesday, 24 May, Bodden Town Library

-Tuesday, 30 May, East End Library

-Tuesday, 6 June, North Side Library

-Wednesday, 14 June, George Town Library

-Tuesday, 20 June, Cayman Brac Library

“Due to the advent of technology worldwide, our senior citizens need to stay abreast of social media to maintain communications with friends and family. Therefore, the Library has partnered with Trifecta Films and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to offer this essential training for our seniors,” commented CIPL Acting Director Mr. Kevin Goring.

He continued, “All seniors are welcome to attend. Admission is free; registration can be completed via telephone at any public library. “

For more information about Social Media Basics, you may contact the George Town Public Library by telephone at 949-5159 or by email at [email protected].

Learn to Type with Basic Keyboarding Classes at George Town Library!

The CIPL also invites novice computer users and seniors aged 60+ to ‘Typing 101′, an introduction to basic typing and keyboarding skills. Participants will be required to attend two 3.5-hour sessions, which will take place at George Town Library on Friday, 26 May 2023, and Friday, 2 June, from 8:30 am-12 pm. 

“Typing 101 is a response to demands from previous attendees of the Library's Computer Basics and Computer Essentials courses who requested additional training to increase their typing skills. To facilitate the demands, the Library has partnered with Innovative Management and Professional Training (IMPT) to offer this essential training for our valued patrons,” Mr. Goring said.

He continued, “All seniors and beginners are welcome to attend. Admission is free. However, space is limited, so register early to reserve a seat.”

For more information about Typing 101, please contact the George Town Public Library at 949-5159 or [email protected].