Thu, February 20
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
This class covers the basics of using HTML and CSS to create a simple web page. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect Learn about the basics of Canva, the popular free-to-use online design tool!
Canva logo
This event will be held in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615).
Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! We will discuss how to create graphics, collaborate with others, and share your work.
A Canva account is not required prior to this class. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 10:30 AM | All About Computers NOTE: This class is in-person at the Pelham Bay Library computer lab. There will be a 6 seat limit on our iPads, and we invite those with their own iPads to attend as well; please register in advance as space is limited
Learn the basics of using Apple's slideshow app, Keynote on an iPad. Learn how to create and edit slides, insert content, and play your presentation. Phone or in-person | Pelham Bay Library | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, February 20
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
Python has four built-in collections—data structures that can contain multiple instances of more basic data forms. Explore how you can use sets, tuples, lists and dictionaries to store, analyze, and manipulate data in Python.
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Registration required: Online | Chatham Square Library
Online | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 11:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library.
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. We will also mention the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can learn more about this discounted internet opportunity. First come, first served | Inwood Library, Classrooms | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 11:30 AM | TechConnect Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn how to trace images and use layer masks in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 1 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library.
Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy. First come, first served | Van Cortlandt Library | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, February 20
@ 1:30 PM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.
Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book! | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 3 PM | TechConnect This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.
Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.
*Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using a Gmail account will prevent… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 3 PM | All About Computers This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library.
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources? Bring your questions and get one-on-one assistance. | Mariners Harbor Library | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, February 20
@ 3:30 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
Interested in becoming a UI or UX Designer? Check out Figma -- a free, easy-to-use, web-based rapid-prototyping design tool.
During this class, we will create a music player prototype together. While we will cover the basics of using Figma, previous experience with using Figma is recommended. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 3:30 PM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library. This class is taught in Spanish only.
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca de Inwood. La clase se enseña únicamente en español.
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance du… First come, first served | Inwood Library, Classrooms | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 4 PM | Online This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Learn the fundamentals of synthesizers and sound synthesis using the Drift instrument in Ableton Live. Learn about oscialltors, waveforms, ADSR envelopes, LFOs, and Filters. No prior knowledge of Ableton Live is required. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 4:30 PM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.
Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book! | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Thu, February 20
@ 5 PM | TechConnect Welcome to our Introduction to AI class! In this program, we will explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learn how it’s shaping our daily lives | Parkchester Library, Computer Lab | Adults |
Fri, February 21
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and save and share your work using Microsoft Word. | Parkchester Library, Computer Lab | Adults |
Fri, February 21
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn how to use the Rodcaster Pro and the basic recording techniques you need to get started as well as tips for building your own podcast. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at AMS.
This event will take place at the Allerton Library. Registration is Required. First come, first served | Allerton Library | Adults |
Fri, February 21
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library.
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. | Soundview Library | Adults,
50+ |
Fri, February 21
@ 11 AM | Canceled
TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Fort Washington Library.
If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a library staff member and receive their personal attention and instruction. The following are examples of topics with which we can help: learning how to download eBooks and Audiobooks, creating an email account for beginners, practicing using the keyboard and mouse, browsing the Internet for beginners,… First come, first served | Fort Washington Library | Adults |
Fri, February 21
@ 2 PM | Microsoft Office 2010 This event is online only.
Must register with a full name and valid email address.
Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.
You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.
*Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emai… Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online Only | Adults |
Fri, February 21
@ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served!
The following are examples of topics with which we can help:
Resume and Cover Letter Review
Learn to type and use a mouse
Internet for Beginners
Email for Beginners
Windows 10 Basics
Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners
Connecting Devices to the Computer
Downloading NYPL e-Books
Getting the most out… | George Bruce Library | Adults,
50+ |
Sat, February 22
@ 10 AM | Online This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally.
This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, February 22
@ 10:30 AM | Online This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn the basic recording techniques you need to get started and tips for building your own podcast. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40You will receive an email 2 hours befo… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, February 22
@ 10:30 AM | Online NOTE: This class is being held online. Must register with a full name and valid email address.
Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.
*Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using… Registration required: Online | Pelham Bay Library | Adults |
Sat, February 22
@ 11:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615).
Learn how to read and write to files in Python. We will also learn how to work more efficiently with CSV file using Python's CSV module. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
PC Lab ( Room 615) | Adults |
Sat, February 22
@ 1:30 PM | Online This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues to cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally.
This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, February 22
@ 2 PM | Online This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn how to edit and mix your show with the free audio production software, Audacity. Software will be provided in our computer lab.
This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40You… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Sat, February 22
@ 3:30 PM | Online This event is online only.
Must register with a valid email address.
Create your own website using Google Sites. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch.
You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 10 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library.
Do you want to learn about computers?
Come join our beginners one-on-one computer sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-1pm (unless specified otherwise). Please register a day in advance via phone call or visiting the library's front desk for available time slots. There are no walk-ins for day of time slots. The computer sessions are an hour long.
Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):
1) 10:… Phone or in-person | Throg's Neck Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, February 24
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
Learn how to read and write to files in Python. We will also learn how to work more efficiently with CSV files using Python's CSV module.
This class requires a Gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser-based coding environment. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library.
Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab. First come, first served | Van Cortlandt Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, February 24
@ 11 AM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on using your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services but don't know how to access them?
Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.
First come, First Served.
No Registration Req… | Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 11 AM | Canceled
TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room.
本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課
This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。
Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl… First come, first served | Chatham Square Library, Community Room | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library.
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. | Soundview Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, February 24
@ 11:30 AM | TechConnect Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 1 PM | TechConnect On the first three open Mondays of the month, we host IN-PERSON TechConnect classes, computer classes designed to offer valuable computer skills.
This month's courses will deal with introductory topics of three Microsoft Office programs:
February 3: Microsoft Word
February 10: Microsoft Powerpoint
February 24: Microsoft Excel
Registration is NOT required and we welcome the first five (5) walk-ins. Classes begin at 1pm--if no participants arrive by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled.
As a… | Grand Concourse Library | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 1:30 PM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.
Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book! | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 1:30 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615).
Python has four built-in collections—data structures that can contain multiple instances of more basic data forms. Explore how you can use sets, tuples, lists and dictionaries to store, analyze, and manipulate data in Python. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab (Room 615) | Adults |
Mon, February 24
@ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served!
The following are examples of topics with which we can help:
Resume and Cover Letter Review
Learn to type and use a mouse
Internet for Beginners
Email for Beginners
Windows 10 Basics
Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners
Connecting Devices to the Computer
Downloading NYPL e-Books
Getting the most out… | George Bruce Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, February 24
@ 2 PM | TechConnect Let’s Make is a brand new series of workshops focused on applying multimedia skills to real-life scenarios. Test your technology skills in these hands-on working sessions!
In this workshop, we’ll create a YouTube thumbnail together using the popular web-based tool, Canva. Note: while this class will use a YouTube thumbnail as an in-class example, you can still fully participate in the class if you are not interested in creating content for YouTube. The techniques learned in this class will be a… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only Via Zoom | Adults |
helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today's digital world.