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Registration opens:
May 01st, 2026

Exploring Big Tech Alternatives

Hybrid
2026-07-01 18:00:00 2026-07-01 19:30:00 America/Chicago Exploring Big Tech Alternatives Explore the purpose and usability of alternative solutions to mainstream big tech offerings, with ample time to share and discuss open source software options. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor, Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Wednesday, July 01
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 18:00:00 2026-07-01 19:30:00 America/Chicago Exploring Big Tech Alternatives Explore the purpose and usability of alternative solutions to mainstream big tech offerings, with ample time to share and discuss open source software options. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor, Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Northbrook Public Library

Civic Room - First Floor, Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Explore the purpose and usability of alternative solutions to mainstream big tech offerings, with ample time to share and discuss open source software options.

In this presentation, participants will learn about open source software options for productivity. They will explore the purpose and usability of alternative solutions to mainstream big tech offerings. We will cover a variety of software, along with ample time for questions and discussion.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Technology | Hybrid | Adult Learning |

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