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
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
@ 10:30 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 3
@ 11 AM
NYPL en Español
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 3
@ 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, 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
@ 11 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 3
@ 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 3
@ 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 3
@ 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 3
@ 12:30 PM
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.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
Wed, April 3
@ 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 3
@ 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 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
NYPL en Español
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center (Salon C-33). Se sirve en orden de llegada. Una introducción al Internet, que incluye conectarse, utilizar un navegador web y navegar por páginas web. Aprende a encontrar información en línea utilizando motores de búsqueda y directorios temáticos.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
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
@ 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 3
@ 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 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
@ 3:30 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 3
@ 4 PM
Internet & Email
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,

50+
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
TechConnect
NOTE: This class is being held in-person at the Pelham Bay Library, with a 7 seat limit. Explore more features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults
Thu, April 4
@ 11:30 AM
TechConnect
This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page.
St. George Library Center, TechConnect LabAdults
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
@ 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 4
@ 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 4
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. 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 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 emails from TechConnect. Using a Gmail account will pr…
zoomAdults
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
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 4
@ 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 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
Fri, April 5
@ 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 5
@ 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, April 5
@ 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 5
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
This is an online event. Come and join us for an introductory class on Google Drive. We will go over what is Google Drive and the many benefits of using Google Drive and Docs. To participate in this program, please register with your email address. A link for our Google Meet will be sent to you approximately one day before the program.
Google Meets Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

Immigrants
Fri, April 5
@ 2 PM
Banned Books
This class will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Electronic books, e-audio books, digital music and video – all available through NYPL’s website! Learn how to take advantage of free access to new media from the comfort of your own home.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
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