Mon, September 9
@ 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-1pm (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 an hour long.
Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times):
1) 10:… Phone or in-person | Throg's Neck Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, September 9
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Allerton Library in the Studio.
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 studio. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at AMS. Registration required: Online | Allerton Library | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 10:30 AM | 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. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
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 who want to hack it. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 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. First come, first served | Van Cortlandt Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, September 9
@ 11 AM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on your new tablet or smartphone? 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.
First come, First Served.
No Registration Required. | Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room.
本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課
This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。
Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl… First come, first served | Chatham Square Library, Community Room | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 11 AM | Canceled
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 Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, September 9
@ 11:30 AM | TechConnect Learn on to protect yourself when shopping online, as well as what services are available and how to take full advantage of them. | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 1 PM | TechConnect Learn with help from a staff member about keyboarding basics such as: mouse movement and typing basics. First come, first served | Jerome Park Library, Community Room | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 1 PM | TechConnect On the first three Mondays of the month, we host IN-PERSON TechConnect classes, computer classes designed to offer valuable computer skills.
In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month and NYPL's Open House week, September 16-22, this month's courses will introduce students to various NYPL resources:
September 9: LinkedIn Learning
September 16: Ancestry: Library Edition
September 23: SimplyE
Registration is NOT required and we welcome the first five (5) walk-ins. Classes begin at 1pm--if n… | Grand Concourse Library | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 1:30 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615).
Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab ( Room 615) | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 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.
Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book! | St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 2 PM | Online This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Graphic Design for Social Media often involves working with a number of different formats, sizes, and platforms. In this intrdocutory workshop on Canva, learn how to outfit a set of graphics and designs for multiple different sizes and formats.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served!
The following are examples of topics with which we can help:
Resume and Cover Letter Review
Learn to type and use a mouse
Internet for Beginners
Email for Beginners
Windows 10 Basics
Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners
Connecting Devices to the Computer
Downloading NYPL e-Books
Getting the most out… | George Bruce Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, September 9
@ 3 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 Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, September 9
@ 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.
本課程將涵蓋在互聯網上提供個人資訊時安全的重要性，以及確保您的電腦免受黑客攻擊的方法。
You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link.
您將在課程當日上午1… Registration required: Online | Chatham Square Library
Online | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 3:30 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615).
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab (Room 615) | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 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. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab | Adults |
Mon, September 9
@ 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.
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, and pop t… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 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. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect Learn how email works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replying to, forwarding messages and attachments. | Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 11 AM | TechConnect Need help with ebooks? Tablet on the fritz? Or just need a quick turn on a computer without an appointment? Drop by for some tech TLC, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood librarians. | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, September 10
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place online via Zoom. 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 may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/89645604923?pwd=JL8UwmSsXZuVFHCM9bDAjQrfKoEm8H.1
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 le… Registration required: Online | 58th Street Library, Computer Classroom (not wheelchair accessible)
Online Only | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Seward Park Library in the Community Room.
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 First come, first served | Seward Park Library, Community Room | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 11 AM | TechConnect 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. First come, first served | Woodstock Library | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers |
Tue, September 10
@ 12 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.
Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book! | Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 12:15 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:
Learn to type and use a mouse
Internet for Beginners
Email for Beginners
Windows 7 Basics
Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners
Connecting Devices to the Computer
Downloading NYPL e-Books
Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog
The computer sessions are for 45 minutes. Please register at the… Phone or in-person | George Bruce Library, Computer room | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, September 10
@ 12:30 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… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 1 PM | TechConnect On the first three Tuesdays, we're going back to the 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.
Registration is not required, but class is limited to first FIVE (5) walk-ins. If no participants show up by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled.
*As always, programs are subject to cancellation and/or changes* | Grand Concourse Library | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in the Computer Classroom at the 58th Street Library.
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. Registration required: Online | 58th Street Library, Computer Classroom (not wheelchair accessible)
Computer Classroom | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Seward Park Library in the Community Room.
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? 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. First come, first served | Seward Park Library, Community Room | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 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… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 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 Library | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, September 10
@ 3:30 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Seward Park Library in the Community Room.
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? 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. First come, first served | Seward Park Library, Community Room | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 3:30 PM | TechConnect Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting. | Richmondtown Library | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 4 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. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Tue, September 10
@ 6 PM | Online 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, and more. In this class we'll learn how to produce our own MIDI tracks and lay down some basic beats and grooves. Software will be provided in our computer lab.
We'll cover:
- MIDI Production Essentials
- Virtual Instruments and Drum Sequencing
- Beats, grooves, 808s, pitched hihats, and more...
This class is part of the media & producti… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom | Adults |
Wed, September 11
@ 10 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.
30-Minute Interval Slots:
10am-10:30am
10:30am-11:00am
11:00am-11:30am
11:30am-12pm
12pm-12:30pm
12:30pm-1pm
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 the sessions you will have less than 30 min… First come, first served | Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom | Adults |
Wed, September 11
@ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
Music Theory For Producers Series Description:
What makes a hook catchy? What drives the feeling of transition in a song? How do I develop a sense of groove or a pocket?
Music theory is a system used to describe the musical concepts and choices we hear and create– from classical to top 40. Having a strong understanding of music theory can help you listen more critically, communicate… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab | Adults |
helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today's digital world.