NYPL TechConnect Classes

 

The New York Public Library's TechConnect program TechConnect Logohelps adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today's digital world.

TechConnect offers more than 100 technology classes, both online and in-person, at libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Islandall absolutely free!

From learning the basics of how to use a computer to coding to digital media production, there is a class for everyone. Topics range from beginner to advanced level, including series-based programs for those who want more in-depth knowledge. Classes are offered in multiple languages. 

These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.

NYPL TechConnect is made possible thanks to the generous support of Arthur W. Koenig, The JPB Foundation, Apple Education, Accenture, and by NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation.

 

  • Learn more about TechConnect.

  • Visit our content site to access class handouts, watch our YouTube tutorials, find out what's new, and much more!

  • Check out Project_<code>,  our 12-week front-end web development program for those who want a FREE introduction to coding or Develop in Swift to create your own mobile app!

  • Explore studio40, a recording studio and creative space outfitted with state-of-the-art media equipment and software.

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Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Tue, January 18
@ 4:30 PM
TechConnect
This class covers how to take the basic logic from Class 1 and use it to create functions that process data based on conditions. Topics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, January 19
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, January 19
@ 4:30 PM
TechConnect
Learn the basics of creating a simple web page using HTML and CSS. In this class, we are going to be able to create a single web page with images, text, and links.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Mon, January 24
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Mon, January 24
@ 4:30 PM
TechConnect
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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Tue, January 25
@ 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 LabAdults
Tue, January 25
@ 4:30 PM
TechConnect
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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, January 26
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, absolute cell references, data sorting and filtering, and conditional formatting.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, January 26
@ 4:30 PM
TechConnect
Are you a Mac, PC... or neither? Learn about the differences between Apple's Mac computers and Windows PCs by exploring the advantages and limitations of each platform.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Mon, January 31
@ 4:30 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 LabAdults
Mon, January 31
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Sun, February 27
@ 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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Sun, March 27
@ 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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 12
@ 4 PM
TechConnect
Get a quick-start introduction to Facebook. Get a quick-start introduction to Facebook. In this course, I will answer nearly every question you might have about using this popular social network, including how to find friends and family, share status updates, and set up events—also how to build an account from scratch, personalize your profile, and find and join groups. Plus, manage your photo albums, adjust important security settings, and use Facebook.
OnlineAdults
Tue, April 19
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Sun, April 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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Sun, May 22
@ 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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, August 31
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Thu, September 1
@ 11 AM
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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants
Thu, September 1
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This class is taught in Chinese only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Teach Basic computer skills -- 電腦基本概念以及操作方
OnlineAdults
Thu, September 1
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This class taught in Chinese only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Teach Basic computer skills -- 電腦基本概念以及操作方 You can email the branch chathamsquare@nypl.org in order to receive the link to participate. We will use Google Meet for the class. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. || 您可以通過電子郵件chathamsquare@nypl.org 至 圖書館才能獲得參與的鏈接。 我們將在課程中使用Google Meet. 大約在活動開始前一天,該鏈接將通過電子郵件發送給您。 您需要一台具有音頻和/或…
OnlineAdults
Thu, September 1
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
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 LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, September 1
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Learn how to get the most out of your data and make better decisions using Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA). This course covers the essential exploratory techniques for summarizing data. We will learn how to create and implement an EDA pipeline, explore available methods, and learn why, when, and how to apply them.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Fri, September 2
@ 10 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Google Meet. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte 115th Library for Computer Basics: Open Lab virtually. Bring your technology questions for one-on-one assistance every other Friday in September. Registration required.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

50+,

Job Seekers
Fri, September 2
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
Join us at Eastchester Branch and learn about email, how to sign up for a free account, and send emails with attachments.
Eastchester LibraryAdults
Fri, September 2
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, and an overview of operating systems and popular software applications. We'll also explore internet basics, such as getting connected, navigating web browsers and pages and using search engines.
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Fri, September 2
@ 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 LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, September 2
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines. *Maximum class size of seven. First come, first served.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
Tue, September 6
@ 10 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Learn how to use and navigate the world’s most popular smartphone, the iPhone!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Tue, September 6
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
Want to learn more about your family's history and origins? Sign up for this 2-hour class that will teach you how to navigate the Ancestry.com database so that you can learn more about your personal history! A library card is required to participate in this program.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Tue, September 6
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
On the first three open Tuesdays of the month, we're going back to tech basics. First Tuesday of the Month: Learning How to Type & Use a Mouse, Second Tuesday of the Month: Creating a Gmail Account & Email Basics, Third Tuesday of the Month: Internet Basics. Class size is limited to four (4) participants and walk-ins are welcome. No prior registration is required. As a reminder, masks are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Grand Concourse LibraryAdults
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
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 LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
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 Standar…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Wed, September 7
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Wed, September 7
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!
New Dorp LibraryAdults
Wed, September 7
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la biblioteca Van Cortlandt. Necesitas ayuda en como usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, September 7
@ 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 LabAdults
Wed, September 7
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Do you need some practice time on the computer? Then Wakefield's Open Computer Lab is free computer time for you to hone your computer skills! And Open Computer Hour will NOT count against your daily computer appointment. NB - Due to social distancing, this program is limited to three participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Wakefield LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families
Wed, September 7
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Wed, September 7
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need some help with CSS and HTML5? 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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults