Upcoming events.

Jun
5

Spotting Scams: Tools and Tips for Staying Safe Online (Lubbock, TX)

The internet is a fantastic tool for staying connected and learning new things, but it also comes with risks. Scammers often target seniors, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. This free workshop is designed to provide adults aged 55 and older with essential cybersecurity awareness skills and promote responsible digital citizenship in today’s online world.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Learn how to recognize common online scams, including phishing emails, fraudulent phone calls, and suspicious text messages.

  • Understand the principles of digital citizenship, such as protecting your online reputation and using the internet responsibly.

  • Explore key cybersecurity best practices, like creating strong passwords, recognizing secure websites, and safeguarding your personal information.

  • Discover how to report scams and respond quickly to potential threats.

  • Gain confidence in safely navigating social media, online shopping, and email communications.

This 90-minute session is designed for seniors who want to feel empowered and secure in the digital space, whether they’re beginners or experienced users. No prior technical skills are needed. The workshop will include breaks for comfort and a Q&A session to address your specific concerns.

Join us at Lubbock-Cooper ISD on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM for this engaging and informative event. Registration opens in February 2025, and space is limited, so don’t miss your chance to participate.

Attendance is free, and all materials are provided. Let’s build your digital confidence and help you enjoy the online world safely and responsibly!

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Jun
10

Identifying and Avoiding Online Scams for Older Adults at 21c Library, Colorado Springs

The internet is a fantastic tool for staying connected and learning new things, but it also comes with risks. Scammers often target older adults, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. This free workshop is designed to provide adults aged 55 and older with essential cybersecurity awareness skills and teach them how to avoid scams.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Learn how to recognize common online scams, including phishing emails, fraudulent phone calls, and suspicious text messages.

  • Understand the principles of digital citizenship, such as protecting your online accounts and using the internet responsibly.

  • Explore key cybersecurity best practices, like creating strong passwords, recognizing secure websites, and safeguarding your personal information.

  • Discover how to report scams and respond quickly to potential threats.

  • Gain confidence in safely navigating social media, online shopping, and email communications.

This 60-minute session is designed for older adults who want to feel empowered and secure in the digital space, whether they’re beginners or experienced users. No prior technical skills are needed.

The workshop will include time at the end for questions and to address your specific concerns.

Join us at Pike’s Peak Library 21c on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at 2:00 PM for this engaging and informative event.

Attendance is free, and all materials are provided.

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Jun
26

Practical Tips for Staying Safe Online for Older Adults at Cheyenne Mountain Library, Colorado Springs

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help older adults feel more confident and secure using the internet. In just 60 minutes, we’ll walk you through simple steps to protect your personal information and stay safe online.

You’ll learn how to create and manage strong passwords using easy-to-use tools like password managers and memorable passphrases. We’ll also explain what multi-factor authentication (MFA) is and how it adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

We’ll show you how to adjust your social media privacy settings, manage your online accounts, and spot common privacy risks. You’ll also find out how identity theft happens—and what you can do to protect yourself, including how to freeze your credit reports if needed.

Everyone will receive helpful handouts and step-by-step guides so you can put what you learn into practice at home. Plus, there will be plenty of time for questions at the end.

This welcoming session is perfect for adults aged 55 and older. It will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Library in Colorado Springs.

Topics include:

  • Easy ways to create strong passwords

  • Using password managers and passphrases

  • Understanding multi-factor authentication

  • Keeping your personal info private online

  • How to avoid identity theft and monitor your accounts

  • Freezing your credit to stop scammers

Let us help you take charge of your online safety—with clear guidance and friendly support every step of the way.

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Jul
10

Identifying and Avoiding Online Scams for Older Adults at Monument Library, Colorado Springs

The internet is a fantastic tool for staying connected and learning new things, but it also comes with risks. Scammers often target older adults, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. This free workshop is designed to provide adults aged 55 and older with essential cybersecurity awareness skills and teach them how to avoid scams.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Learn how to recognize common online scams, including phishing emails, fraudulent phone calls, and suspicious text messages.

  • Understand the principles of digital citizenship, such as protecting your online accounts and using the internet responsibly.

  • Explore key cybersecurity best practices, like creating strong passwords, recognizing secure websites, and safeguarding your personal information.

  • Discover how to report scams and respond quickly to potential threats.

  • Gain confidence in safely navigating social media, online shopping, and email communications.

This 60-minute session is designed for older adults who want to feel empowered and secure in the digital space, whether they’re beginners or experienced users. No prior technical skills are needed.

The workshop will include time at the end for questions and to address your specific concerns.

Join us at Pike’s Peak Monument Library on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, at 10:00 AM for this engaging and informative event.

Attendance is free, and all materials are provided.

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Jul
17

Practical Tips for Staying Safe Online for Older Adults at East Library, Colorado Springs

  • 5550 North Union Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO, 80918 United States (map)
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Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help older adults feel more confident and secure using the internet. In just 60 minutes, we’ll walk you through simple steps to protect your personal information and stay safe online.

You’ll learn how to create and manage strong passwords using easy-to-use tools like password managers and memorable passphrases. We’ll also explain what multi-factor authentication (MFA) is and how it adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

We’ll show you how to adjust your social media privacy settings, manage your online accounts, and spot common privacy risks. You’ll also find out how identity theft happens—and what you can do to protect yourself, including how to freeze your credit reports if needed.

Everyone will receive helpful handouts and step-by-step guides so you can put what you learn into practice at home. Plus, there will be plenty of time for questions at the end.

This welcoming session is perfect for adults aged 55 and older. It will be held at the East Library in Colorado Springs.

Topics include:

  • Easy ways to create strong passwords

  • Using password managers and passphrases

  • Understanding multi-factor authentication

  • Keeping your personal info private online

  • How to avoid identity theft and monitor your accounts

  • Freezing your credit to stop scammers

Let us help you take charge of your online safety—with clear guidance and friendly support every step of the way.

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Jun
2

Lock Down Your Digital Life – Passwords, Privacy & Staying Safe (Round Rock, TX with the Round Rock Public Library)

This workshop helps older adults take control of their online safety. We will teach attendees how to make and manage strong passwords using simple tools like password managers and passphrases. We’ll also explain how multi-factor authentication (MFA) works and why it adds important protection.

We will discuss how to keep personal information private online—such as adjusting social media privacy settings and managing account details. Attendees will learn how to avoid identity theft by understanding how data breaches happen and what steps they can take to monitor their accounts.

We’ll also teach how to freeze credit reports to prevent scammers from opening accounts in someone else’s name. Handouts and step-by-step guides will be provided so attendees can follow up at home.

By the end of this session, attendees will have practical tools and knowledge to feel safer and more confident using the internet.

This event runs 90 minutes, with plenty of breaks and time at the end for Q&A. It is geared towards adults over the age of 55 and will be hosted at the Round Rock Public Library in Round Rock, Texas.

Topics covered:

  • Creating and managing strong passwords (password managers, passphrases)

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and why it’s important

  • Keeping personal information private online (social media settings, online accounts)

  • Avoiding identity theft (data breaches, monitoring accounts)

  • How to freeze your credit

Pre-registration is open here. Attendance is free for anyone; all tickets are provided at no cost to attendees.

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May
30

Protect Yourself Online – Spot Scams Before They Get You! (Round Rock, TX with the Round Rock Public Library)

In this workshop, we will teach older adults how to protect themselves from online scams. Scammers often target older adults, so it’s important to know what to look for and how to stay safe. We will explain the most common scams—like fake tech support calls, phishing emails, romance scams, and messages pretending to be from the IRS or local authorities.

We will discuss the warning signs in emails, texts, and phone calls, such as bad grammar, urgent requests, or strange links. Attendees will learn how to check if a message or website is real and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.

We will also teach safe browsing habits, including how to spot fake websites and avoid risky links. To help attendees take action, we will explain where and how to report scams, and well as other followup recommendations.

By the end of the session, attendees will feel more prepared to recognize and stop scams before they cause harm.This event runs 90 minutes, with plenty of breaks and time at the end for Q&A. It is geared towards adults over the age of 55 and will be hosted at the Round Rock Public Library in Round Rock, Texas.

Topics covered:

  • Red flags to spot scams in emails, phone calls, and texts

  • How to verify if something is legitimate

  • Safe browsing habits and recognizing fake websites

  • Where and how to report scams

Pre-registration is open here. Attendance is free for anyone; all tickets are provided at no cost to attendees.

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