Crowell Public Library Presents Helping Hands for Hand-Held Devices

    PASADENA, CA, January 15, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Electronically savvy students from San Marino High School will be available on three upcoming Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Crowell Public Library's Thornton Room to help people figure out how to use their hand-held devices. People can sign up for any or all of the free sessions. Many people have iPods, Androids, tablets, iPhones, and other gadgets, but can't figure out all of the features. The teen volunteers are familiar with many of the concepts behind these devices, so even if they haven't used a particular gadget, they may be able to help a person figure out what to do.

This program was initiated by San Marino High School junior Chunbill ("Billy") Liu who grew up surrounded by gadgets, but noticed there was a technology gap with people who did not have that advantage. Billy approached Librarian Rex Mayreis about closing this gap, while getting in some community services hours for himself and his friends, but has continued the program because there is such a need. The Los Angeles Times covered a session last year and posted a video about it at http://lat.ms/1sODdVg.

If you are frustrated with online and telephone support options, come to Crowell Library and work with a living, breathing techie that will help you "bond" with your device. There's nothing like one-on-one assistance to help solve problems and tackle sticky widgets.

To reserve your spot for this program, please call 626-300-0777, extension 579 as soon as possible. There are a limited number of teen volunteers, so slots will fill quickly.

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