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Need help with a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone?

Max Gauthier is there to help. The service is free, funded by a $1 billion annual federal budget for AmerriCorps.

Max is available at the Ada Public Library from now until August. He is usually available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. For an appointment for one-on-one help, call the library at 429-634-5246.

He has studied computer engineering at Ohio Northern and taken courses at Rhodes State.

For example, he can also help with setting up web pages, explain how to complete a job search and application, set up a device to read e-books, and assist with  Microsoft Word.