Adult Technology Classes at the CV Library

Enrollment has begun for Castro Valley Library’s FREE classes to for the month of March, 2025. With the help of computer skills, seniors can stay in contact with family, friends and businesses from the comfort and safety of their own homes. During this two-part class, you will learn how to us Google’s free Gmail service and connect to people, organizations and interests that matter to you. Join Castro Valley Library for these hands-on, relaxed-pace classes, designed for people who have never used a computer or have very little experience and want a solid introduction.

Gmail: the basics
Saturday, March 15, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Discover this free, fun and easy way to stay connected with family and friends. Learn how to send and receive email including attachments, manage your email, create folders, keep your credentials up-to-date …and more. Students must be preregistered for Gmail. Please bring your cell phone, Gmail username and password to class.
(Need help getting a Gmail account? Visit the Library and ask a librarian for help!)


Gmail: beyond the basics
Saturday, March 15, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Learn how to customize your Gmail account, choose a theme, upload a picture, and create your signature, import contacts from other email accounts, manage other email accounts from Gmail, practice adding contacts, groups, folders, and labels to organize your Inbox. Learn some quick keyboard commands to easily navigate, and search within your account. Please bring your cell phone, Gmail username and password to class.

Students will use library-provided laptops during class. Advance registration is required. Register online at www.aclibrary.org (click on Events) or call 510-667-7900.