Fort Bend County Libraries will host a variety of introductory social-media classes in June. Learn how to create accounts, interact with friends, and much more with popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and others. Those attending these classes will also get tips on online etiquette and security measures.
To attend the classes, participants should have a basic working knowledge of computers, and must have a personal email account already set up before the classes begin.
The June schedule of classes is as follows:
- “Introduction to Twitter” will take place at the First Colony Branch Library on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 2:00 pm. Learn how to set up a Twitter account, search for and communicate with other people, follow public figures or agencies, and post “tweets.” (Click here to register.)
- “Introduction to Pinterest” will take place at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Thursday, June 13, from 10:15 to 11:30 am. (Click here to register.) The class will be repeated at the Mission Bend Branch Library on Wednesday, June 19, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. (Click here to register.) Pinterest enables people to organize and share items of interest to them that they have found on the Internet. Pinboards can be used to collect ideas for anything from planning weddings or decorating homes to organizing favorite recipes, and much more.
- The Sienna Branch Library will have a “Social Media Sampler” session on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 10:30 am. This class will provide a basic overview of popular social-media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. (Click here to register.)
- “Introduction to Facebook” will take place at the Mission Bend Branch Library on Thursday, June 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Learn how to set up a Facebook account, search for friends, make “friend requests,” and write wall posts. (Click here to register.)
- George Memorial Library in Richmond will have a “Facebook Intermediate” class on Tuesday, June 18, beginning at 2:00 pm. Learn how to use more advanced features of this popular social-media website, such as using Facebook Messenger and groups, uploading photo albums, and making Event pages. (Click here to register.)
The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. Participants may register online or by calling or visiting the libraries.