Online Events & Classes Calendar

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Discover our wide array of free online offerings below. 

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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65 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 12 PM
Online
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 12:30 PM
Online
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/3KBj04gYou will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. 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. You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Today
@ 3:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Today
@ 5:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use features like graphical elements, tab stops, and section breaks to format poetry in Google Docs. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, April 27
@ 2 PM
Online
Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29 This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using Voiceover for Mac. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-qspz8qH9TPI2LGYxFM34_dknY-pxGM
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Mon, April 29
@ 1:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Most of the apps and websites that we interact with use web APIs to get their data. In this class, we are going to learn what web APIs are and how to use them in Python. We will also learn about JSON, a common data format that most web APIs use. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, April 30
@ 12 PM
Online
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 You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, April 30
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class will cover creating multiple Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Slicers, and combining them into one interactive worksheet that we call a Dashboard. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Thu, May 2
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Thu, May 2
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. 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. You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have exp…
OnlineAdults
Thu, May 2
@ 5 PM
Online
Learn to create documents that incorporate headings, links, readable fonts and colors, lists, tables, and graphics. Then, learn how to publish your document to the web so that anyone with a browser can read it. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOqhrDMqH9YaoYEO9c5nBI0ETEieTjhI
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, May 4
@ 10 AM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 4
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers how to use conditional logic in formulas and functions, allowing you to create formulas that act differently in different circumstances. Topics covered include: IF statements, nested IF statements, AND & OR logic functions. 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 li…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 4
@ 1:30 PM
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 4
@ 2 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. 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. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 4
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Avid Pro Tools is the industry leading digital audio workstation for music production, mixing, editing, mastering, and more. Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Sat, May 4
@ 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
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 4
@ 4 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. 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 virt…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, May 7
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. 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 You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Wed, May 8
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using WordPress. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Wed, May 8
@ 6 PM
Canceled
Online
This event will take place in-person at 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 offer…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Thu, May 9
@ 7 PM
Online
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a coding language you can use to create lines, shapes, and textures using a text editor. SVG is one of the most accessible ways for blind people to create original graphics. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-yoqD0uH9zK_eJTn8Z1ExHbudsXdxlm
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, May 11
@ 2 PM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th (April and June in person, May remote) For the in person workshops, please rsvp to chanceyfleet@nypl.org For the Online workshop, click the link below. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduyrrTstE9Syiis8tUl-V6n4kh3JoyOS
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Mon, May 13
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to customize charts to better visualize informations, as well as the pros and cons of various chart types. Topics include : Formatting charts, adding and customizing chart elements, creating mixed charts, chart analysis tools, and sparklines. 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 w…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Mon, May 13
@ 2 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. 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. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Mon, May 13
@ 4 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover creating multiple Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Slicers, and combining them into one interactive worksheet that we call a Dashboard. 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, May 14
@ 10 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use and navigate the world’s most popular smartphone, the iPhone! You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, May 14
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how and when to use Adobe Premiere Pro's editing tools to improve your video editing workflow. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experien…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which is used to search for and retrieve information in data sets, and work with the results. Skills required: Be able to write functions Understand Absolute vs Relative Cell References You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using ol…
OnlineAdults
Sat, May 18
@ 10 AM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of DOM manipulation in JavaScript by creating a dynamic to-do list web app. You must have some understanding of CSS Selectors and HTML to participate. Check out our classes titled HTML Basics and Advanced CSS Selectors to learn more. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 18
@ 10:30 AM
Online
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. Compression, Levelling, Gating, and other dynamics-based effects are critical parts of the post production process, and understanding how it works can help you add clarity, definition, an…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 18
@ 1:30 PM
Online
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 18
@ 2 PM
Online
Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29 This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using Voiceover for Mac. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-qspz8qH9TPI2LGYxFM34_dknY-pxGM
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, May 18
@ 2 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of adding JavaScript to a web page. To be part of the class you need a basic understanding of HTML. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 18
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms. Learn how to navigate the 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. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtu…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Sat, May 18
@ 3:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. CSS Grid is a CSS layout module that allows you to define two-dimensional layouts based on a grid creation, an arrangement of columns and rows. Like flexbox, it is far superior to earlier methods to layout web pages but with some added advantages. Join us and learn how to and when to use CSS Grid. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, May 18
@ 4 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to add, remove, and modify the content of your HTML pages using JavaScript. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Mon, May 20
@ 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 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/stud…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults