Classes & Workshops

The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors. Use any or all of the filters below to find a class that interests you. All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

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140 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Sat, March 30
@ 10 AM
Online
NOTE: 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…
Pelham Bay Library
Online Only
Adults
Sat, March 30
@ 11 AM
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
Sat, March 30
@ 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
Mon, April 1
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 1
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
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 how to trace images and use layer masks in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 1
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 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 and subject directories. We will also mention the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can learn more about this discounted internet opportunity. 介…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Mon, April 1
@ 3 PM
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
Mon, April 1
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). This class will explore the editing of photos using PIXLR. Topics include layers, adjustments, and background removal.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Tue, April 2
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Logic Pro 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 l…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Tue, April 2
@ 12 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a 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 before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, April 2
@ 4 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn about Google Sheets, Google’s free online spreadsheet based software. Through the activity of making a personal calender and planner, explore creating spreadsheets as well as common spreadsheet functions, including sorting, filtering and other common data operations. Learn how to share your work and collaborate with others online. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Must register with a valid email address. Interested in becoming a UI or UX Designer? Check out Figma -- a free, easy-to-use, web-based rapid-prototyping design tool. This class will focus on Figma's powerful Auto Layout feature, which you can use to create responsive designs for the web. While we will cover the basics of using Figma, previous experience with Figma is recommended but not…
Mac LabAdults
Wed, April 3
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
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
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 1:30 PM
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.
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 2 PM
Online
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 2 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, April 3
@ 3 PM
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to read and write basic SQL queries and explore various SQL statements that can be used to retrieve data from a database. We will create an account with the data workspace query.me for this class. While you do not need any experience with SQL to attend this class, you should be proficient with using a computer and a web browser. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual cla…
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 3:45 PM
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 4:30 PM
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, April 3
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This class will take place in the Mac Lab at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Learn how to read and write basic SQL queries and explore various SQL statements that can be used to retrieve data from a database. We will create an account with the data workspace query.me for this class. While you do not need any experience with SQL to attend this class, you should be proficient with using a computer and a web browser.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Mac Lab
Adults
Thu, April 4
@ 10:30 AM
This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Introduction to Computers. Participants will: Learn about the standard parts of a computer. Review basic computer uses and operating systems. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Thu, April 4
@ 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
Thu, April 4
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. 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. To participate hands-on in this class, it is advised that you have one of the following versions of Excel: You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that…
OnlineAdults
Thu, April 4
@ 3 PM
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, April 4
@ 3:45 PM
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, April 4
@ 4:30 PM
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, April 4
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Sat, April 6
@ 10:30 AM
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, April 6
@ 2 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
Sat, April 6
@ 4 PM
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. This month's workshop topic is All About Microphones. In this hands-on workshop, we'll talk about mic types, their studio applications, and how to get the best sound out of your recording sessi…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Mon, April 8
@ 10:30 AM
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
Mon, April 8
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 8
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 8
@ 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 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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Mon, April 8
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 This course will cover how important it is to be safe when providing your information on the internet as well as ensuring your computer is safe from those that want to hack it. We will also mention the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can learn more about this discounted internet opportunity. 本課程將涵蓋在互聯網上提供個人資訊…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Mon, April 8
@ 3 PM
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
Mon, April 8
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 8
@ 4 PM
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. We'll look at different options for publishing, maintaining rights to your songs, and collecting royalties. We'll compare ASCAP and BMI, discuss distributors, and take a look at how to get your s…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, April 9
@ 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