Get a Nook for Christmas? Want To Learn How To Use It?

Avid readers may find themselves with a new toy this Christmas as the e-reading phenomenon continues to grow through devices that can take some effort figure out for the less technologically savvy.

Barnes & Noble embraced the e-reading world by developing the NOOK, an Android formatted e-reader that brought the company $220 million in sales during the second quarter of last year alone, according to a Dec. 1 article on Techcrunch.com.

Now, the bookstore giant is reaching out to the community's newest NOOK users with tutorial classes that will help readers set up an account, start ordering books and get the most out of their new toy.

The free classes are taught by Barnes & Noble store employees who are familiar with the technology. At the conclusion of the tutorial, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and resolve any technical difficulties they may be having.

Look no further for a complete schedule of NOOK tutorials at the this week. The classes are free of charge. For more information, call 813-661-9883.

Upcoming Classes

Today, Dec. 27: 7 p.m.

Dec. 29: Tutorials for the Nook Color will take place at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Dec. 30 and 31: Nook Tutorials at 10 a.m.