Computers & Internet
Job Hunting
Local Interest
Senior Health
Computers & Internet
Buying a Mobile Device: Advice on how to select the right e-reader, smartphone or tablet computer to suit your particular needs.
Connecting a laptop to the projector: Instructions for using the library’s projector.
Digital Photos: Getting the pictures from your camera, onto your computer
E-mail basics: The basics of using e-mail
Finding your downloads: A tutorial on navigating the Windows file system
Google maps: A brief tutorial on using the Google Maps website
Health Information Online: A guide to finding credible health information online.
Introduction to Microsoft Word: A collection of resources to help you get started with Microsoft Word
Newsletters in Word: Instructions on how to format a newsletter using Microsoft Word.
Old Time Radio: learn to download episodes of old-time radio programs and vintage recordings from Archive.org
OpenOffice User Guides – Finding and Downloading Them: instructions on how to download user guides for OpenOffice programs.
Organizing Your Photos: How to organize photos that you have on your computer, iPad or Android device.
Overdrive Audiobooks: Shows you how to download and use Audiobooks from the Bville and OCPL Overdrive Collections.
Overdrive ebooks for Everything But Kindle: A guide to using our ebooks with your Nook Color, iPad or Android device.
Overdrive ebooks for Kindle: A guide to using our ebooks with your Kindle e-reader.
Overdrive ebooks for Black & White Nook: A guide to using our ebooks with your black and white Nook e-reader.
Picture Editing With Irfanview: learn how to perform basic image editing tasks using the Open Source Irfanview graphics editor.
Puzzle Games Online: An introduction to puzzle games for seniors
Resources For Math Tutors: A collection of useful links including educational standards, printable graph paper and an online graphing calculator.
Windows Shortcuts: Helpful keyboard shortcuts that will help you get the most out of using your new Windows 8 laptop.
Employment
Job Hunting: Resume Help: Resources to aid you in writing, or rewriting your resume
Local Interest
Baldwinsville neighborhood walking routes: Maps showing 3 suggested walks that start and end at the library. Includes: 1/3 mile Easy Walk, 1 mile scenic River Walk, & 1 mile Fitness Walk
Bville Historic Walking Tour: Available online; print copies are also available in the library.
New York State Parks and Museums: Links to museum and state park websites, how to find travel information, and how to book tickets for trips to New York City
Room Requests At The Library: instructions on how to use the library website to place a reservation for use of the community room(s), story-time room, or training lab.
Senior Living Facilities in Baldwinsville: A listing of senior care facilities in the 13027 zip code.
Senior Health
Decluttering For Seniors: Ideas for cleaning out the house
Fall prevention strategies: Strategies for helping seniors to avoid dangerous falls in the home.
Life With Blood Thinners: Recommendations for those who are taking anti-coagulant medications such as Warfarin or Heparin.
Staying Active in Winter for Seniors: Information on the benefits of remaining active in winter, and Community links for area seniors.
Y.O.U. Can Have Better Brain Health: advice for seniors on how to maintain brain health as you age (updated 10/2017).