Topic Meetings

Tech Gift Ideas & Reviewing the Past Year’s Topics

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. Also note the earlier time. ***

It’s that time of year again! You’ve probably got someone on your list that you still need to buy a gift for. Let’s discuss some last minute tech gifts that are perfect.

We will also review the past year’s topics. Think back on everything we’ve discussed this year and we’d love it if you would share what you’ve learned, something you’ve purchased or maybe just a cool tip or trick.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

This Year’s Meeting Topics:

January 2021 – Fitness & Habit Tracking
February 2021 – Life as One Big Videoconference
March 2021 – Podcasts
April 2021 – Plex & Media Streaming Options
May 2021 – Summer Fun Apps
June 2021 – Privacy & Security
July 2021 – How to Have an In-Person Meeting With Remote Viewers
August 2021 – Take Better Pictures With Your iPhone
September 2021 – Apple Watch
October 2021 – Best New Features on iOS, iPadOS, & watchOS
November 2021 – eBook Reader Apps, Devices, and Read-it-Later Apps

DATE

Tuesday, December 21

TIME

6:00 PM Social and Q&A
6:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION (both in-person and online options):

Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

All visitors to Hennepin County libraries are required to wear face coverings.

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

eBook Reader Apps, Devices, and Read-it-Later Apps

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. Also note the earlier time. ***

Apple Books, Kindles, Nooks, OverDrive, Libby, Audiobooks. There are many different ways to read (or listen!) books electronically these days. Each has their own special features to make your reading experience better. Let’s discuss some popular reader apps and devices, where to find them, and where to get paid and even free books.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

DATE

Tuesday, November 16

TIME

6:00 PM Social and Q&A
6:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION (both in-person and online options):

Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

All visitors to Hennepin County libraries are required to wear face coverings.

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best New Features on iOS, iPadOS, & watchOS

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. Also note the earlier time. ***

iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8 were released to the public last month. With them are several new features including Focus mode, Live Text, redesigned notifications, iPad multitasking, widgets on the iPad home screen, and much more. Let’s discuss all the new features and some new tips and tricks.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

DATE

Tuesday, October 19

TIME

6:00 PM Social and Q&A
6:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION (both in-person and online options):

Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

All visitors to Hennepin County libraries are required to wear face coverings.

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!