Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? 

Library staff can provide technology assistance with a variety of topics, including: 

• basic computer/internet skills; 
• finding and applying for jobs; 
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); 
• social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.); 
• accessing e-books and library databases; 
• using a new computer or mobile device; 
• ...and more! 

For help with these topics, please contact the Reference Desk: 715-261-7230.

Please note: Assistance without an appointment may be limited according to staff availability.
 

Tech Time

If you need additional assistance, you may request a one-hour "Tech Time" appointment:

• For assistance at MCPL Wausau, call 715-261-7230.
• For assistance at MCPL Rothschild, call 715-359-6208.

Please note: Due to the pandemic, face masks are required for in-person technology assistance until further notice.

Please bring the following to your appointment, if required/available:

• your device and its power/data cable(s);
• login information (username, password); 
• instruction booklets (if available); 
• your mobile phone (if you have one, for account recovery purposes); 
• data storage media (USB devices, memory cards, CDs/DVDs, etc.).
   

Additional Resources

For free online technology classes, consider Gale Courses — available to library patrons through at least October 2022.

Also, the library occasionally schedules free events on a variety of technology-related topics. Forthcoming events of this type are listed below, when available.

MCPL On-site Computers and Technology E-books Employment