Classes & Workshops

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

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.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!

This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 5th Floor, Room 504. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Internet Safety. Participants will: Learn about the basic internets terms. Review standard internet usage. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a reminder message 24 hours before t…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning! The Library has partnered with LinkedIn to offer FREE ACCESS to over 5,000 online courses. This class will cover the basics of how to access the website for FREE! You will have time to explore the site and begin your self-paced learning journey. You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which used to search for and retrieve information in datasets, and work with the results. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Thursdays, 3-5 PM: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20 NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the GameMaker engine by creating a simple asteroid shooter game using GameMaker Visual, a drag and drop coding interface. In order to take this class, a basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, functions, if statements, and loops is REQUIRED. Check out our Fundamentals of Programming with Python classes to learn those topics. If you would like to follow along with the instructor, download G…

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument,…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page.

This event will take in place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. Learn Mandarin with an experienced instructor using the Mango Languages database. The class will be held on the third floor in room 304, and registration for each class is required. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hungyun Chang (hungyunchang@nypl.org).

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 10 AM - 12 PM: May 3, 17, 24, 31 (no class May 10) June 7, 14, 21, 28 (June 21 only: 1-3 PM) NO registration needed! Come to the classes! Come to 6 of these classes -…

This event is online only. 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 a Gmail…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Advanced Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

Event Details Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open! Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or ProTools Edit video in Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Create graphic designs in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Edit photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.... And more! You can come work independently on your own projects, or if you're just starting out, our s…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. This session is level II and preferably for those who have taken the previous beginner level at SNFL in the winter/spring - however, all levels are welcome. Summer 2024 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: May 3 June 7 May 10…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). The first of a two-part class introducing 3D printing and 3D modeling. Part 1 covers 3D printing processes and applications as well as an introduction to 3D modeling and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Studio40 Workshops are deep dives into selected topics in production, with time for practice and questions. Continue to develop your AV production skills in a practical setting where we can thoroughly explore the chosen workshop topic. We'll talk about practical considerations for making your own setup outside the studio and discuss equipment recommendations for different budgets. We'll also take an in-person look at so…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms, including your own personal phones and tablets. Learn how to navigate the iPad and iPhone version of this software software and get started making your own videos with this beginner-friendly video editing software. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. iPads will be provided. To lea…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Advanced Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Tuesdays, May 14, 21, 28 (no class May 7). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world: Adobe Photoshop. Get a basic introduction to Photoshop's tools, layers, and adjustments as you work through two example projects. This class is part of our Design 360 class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/43wQ2eq You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). The second of a two-part class introducing 3D printing and 3D modeling. Part 2 features Tinkercad, a free, web-based CAD software that makes 3D modeling easy and fun! Expect an in-depth walkthrough of Tinkercad and workshop time to create your own 3D models. This class concludes with an introduction to Shapeways, an online 3D printing service where you can order prints and sell your work…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Logic Pro X is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production sessions. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit htt…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class applies knowledge from Class 1 and 2 towards tracking expenses and managing personal finance.T opics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to use functions to modify strings, a useful tool when scrubbing data, and how to use goal seek to solve common problems. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g

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.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic today: The 3 Branches of the U.S. Government - the Executive Branch (Please note: No citizenship classes on Fridays in May or June) A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactiv…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Come workshop your creative media projects with support from Studio40 staff and the community of Studio40 media-makers. Ask questions, experiment, share progress and inspiration, and use the Mac lab software to work on your projects in music, video, and podcast production, and more. Available hardware and software in the Lab: Pro Tools Logic Pro X GarageBand Ableton Live Standard…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Flexbox is a CSS layout module that offers a more efficient way of aligning and distributing space among items in a container. It allows for easy manipulation of layouts in responsive web design on all device mediums. Join us to learn the fundamentals of using flexbox to design custom web layouts. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…

Hosted by Teens Civics Ambassadors! Tired of not being heard? Want to learn how to make your vote count? Come join us to learn about local & primary elections in NYC and how you as a teen can make a difference! If you have questions about how to vote and why it matters, stop by the SNFL Teen Center for a fun presentation and art craft all about voting! Snacks will be provided.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the GameMaker engine by creating a simple asteroid shooter game using GameMaker Code. You will write code using GameMaker's proprietary scripting language, GML. In order to take this class, a basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, functions, if statements, and loops is REQUIRED. Check out our Fundamentals of Programming with Python classes to learn those topics. If you would like to follo…

This class will take place in the Mac Lab. Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, and more. In this class we'll learn about the process of blending multiple audio tracks into a cohesive "mix", explore valuable audio effects like EQ, compression, and reverb, and discuss how to develop an ear for mixing music like an audio engineer. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at stud…