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.

 

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Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Wed, April 10
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
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
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 11:30 AM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 12 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Interested in using computers but don't know where to start? Want to learn basic keyboarding? Then this is the class for you! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS - This Program is Limited to Five Persons.
Wakefield LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 10
@ 12:30 PM
TechConnect
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 12:30 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.
Bloomingdale LibraryAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use the Python programming language to extract data from websites using the Beautiful Soup and Requests libraries.
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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 stud…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 2:30 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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 3 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 3:30 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.
Parkchester LibraryAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
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.
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 4 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in-person at the Francis Martin Library. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Email? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources?
Francis Martin Library, Community RoomAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This class will take place in the Mac Lab at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer. You may use Figma via the browser or by downloading the Figma application.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Mac Lab
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Must register with a valid email address. Have you ever wanted to design an app but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of apps used today before diving into brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating your app without writing a single line of code!
PC LabAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 10:30 AM
All About Computers
NOTE: This class is being held in-person at the Pelham Bay Library, with a 7 seat limit. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
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
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.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 11
@ 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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants
Thu, April 11
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. You may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84659439113?pwd=b3NCdjdwNWVEVlRmRDVvZ0M3bGRCZz09 Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class wit…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only
Adults
Thu, April 11
@ 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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, absolute cell references, data sorting and filtering, and conditional formatting. 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 some…
OnlineAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 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 LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, April 11
@ 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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Get acquainted with Apple's powerful presentation software that gives you everything you need to create slideshows and videos that captivate your audience.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Fri, April 12
@ 10 AM
TechConnect
In Person: Finding a Job Online Database This event will take place at the Bronx Library Center.
Bronx Library CenterAdults
Fri, April 12
@ 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-12:30pm (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 only 30 minutes. Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):…
Throg's Neck LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, April 12
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers
Fri, April 12
@ 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…
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online Only
Adults
Sat, April 13
@ 10:30 AM
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 Microsoft Word. 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 13
@ 2 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
Sat, April 13
@ 2:30 PM
Postponed
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Morris Park Library. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow. Limited space. For ages 18 and up. Register by phone or in person. Registration opens on March 18th.
Morris Park LibraryAdults
Sat, April 13
@ 4 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
Mon, April 15
@ 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-12:30pm (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 only 30 minutes. Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):…
Throg's Neck LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 15
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
Learn the ins and outs of iPads, iPhones, and the iOS operating system. This class will cover the differences between iPads & iPhones, how to use finger gestures, common applications, and more.
Richmondtown LibraryAdults
Mon, April 15
@ 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 get started with creative coding in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This will cover the fundamentals on how to setup, and draw to create simple sketches on the screen.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 15
@ 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+
Mon, April 15
@ 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+