Need some extra help with Microsoft Word? Interested in learning how to research your ancestors? Or maybe you’d like a refresher in using the library’s online catalog? These are the types of topics that can be covered during our new “Book-A-Librarian” sessions. Beginning Mondays in March, patrons are invited to “Book-A-Librarian” for a one-on-one library instruction session. This new service will connect Agawam residents with a professional librarian for customized, library-related skill-building. Participants will reserve 30 minutes of individualized instruction on Monday evenings beginning in March. Depending on the demand, additional days and times may be added. Some more examples of assistance we can provide include:

Setting up a new email account; uploading a resume to job sites; using our downloadable and streaming content; getting started with the internet or social media; basic computing skills (mouse, keyboarding, etc.); basic Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ; using the library’s e-resources/databases; and researching your genealogy.

Book-A-Librarian sessions will begin Monday, March 4th between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Patrons can begin booking 30-minute appointments on February 28th. Please contact Adult Services Librarian, Cher Collins for a consultation or to book an appointment. She can customize your 30-minute session to your needs, but please note that there are some services that fall beyond the scope of the library’s mission. Please call (413) 789-1550 x8851 or email [email protected] to contact Cher and book your session today!