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Drop-in Tech Help
2026-05-19 12:00:00 2026-05-19 14:00:00 America/Chicago Drop-in Tech Help Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop. Main Library -

Tuesday, May 19
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 12:00:00 2026-05-19 14:00:00 America/Chicago Drop-in Tech Help Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop. Main Library -

Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Attendee Info

This is an in-person technology help session, taking place in the Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom on the Lower Level of Main Library. Assistance is first-come, first-served.

If you have questions, email digital@cals.org or call 501-918-3068.

AGE GROUP: | All ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology |

Main Library
Phone: 501.918.3000
Branch manager
Joe Hudak
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Joe Hudak
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Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.918.3000

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