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Location Closure The Forest Park, Washington Village, Herring Run, Brooklyn, & Northwood branches are closed for renovations. Learn more here.

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed Monday, October 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Free Computer Classes

The Library offers instructor-led computer and technology classes in-person at the following locations. Download the Computer Classes brochure or register for classes online.

Contact the Registration Hotline at (443) 984-4944 or computer.class@prattlibrary.org if you need assistance registering for a class, scheduling a one-on-one appointment, or with general questions.

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computer training class at Pratt Library

Computer Class Locations

Central Library
Northwood Branch
Orleans Street Branch
Southeast Anchor Library

Upcoming Computer Classes

Accessibility & Technology

A wheelchair-accessible computer workstation is available at each computer center. Many computers also have ZoomText software which magnifies the screen image for individuals with visual disabilities, and a voice component so that the page can be read aloud.

All training center computers have a Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft Office 2019 programs, and printers.


Pratt Digital Navigators

Through the Digital Navigator Program, Digital Navigators serve as Pratt and technology ambassadors and provide basic digital literacy classes in select branches, funded by the American Rescue Plan.

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Online Computer Training

The Pratt Center for Technology Training also offers online, instructor-led training courses.

Gale Courses: free courses, mostly 6 weeks long, offer introductory, intermediate, and advanced computer tutorials in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and many more. Complete the course and receive a record of completion certification.

Tutorials for New Computer Users

  • Digital Learn: tutorials on computer basics, internet security, job skills, cloud storage, Skype, Facebook and more. Tutorials are also in Spanish.
  • GCF Learn Free: tutorials on computer basics, Internet, Microsoft Office and more.
Computer & Internet Access
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Computer & Internet Access


Enjoy free access to computers and the internet at all Pratt Library locations.

Digital Navigators
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Public Computer Center at Central Library

Digital Navigators


Digital Navigators serve as Pratt and technology ambassadors and provide basic digital literacy classes in select branches.