NYPL TechConnect Classes

Led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education

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. 
 

  • 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.
     



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.

Lead support for adult education programs is provided by Lynne and Richard Pasculano. NYPL TechConnect is made possible thanks to the generous support of  Apple, Accenture, and NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation.

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603 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Wed, May 21
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. This is the conclusion of part one, held on May 20th, but you don't need to attend part one to attend part two.
Countee Cullen Library, Conference Room AAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, May 21
@ 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. 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 the sessions you wi…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 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! Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance during t…
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 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. 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 the sessions you wi…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 1 PM
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!
Dongan Hills LibraryAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 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, May 21
@ 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 LabAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 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, May 21
@ 2:30 PM
TechConnect
This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page.
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 2:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn to create your own Procreate brush using the brush studio. You will learn how to adjust brush attributes to create a custom brush. This workshop requires a basic understanding of the Procreate app. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab (Room 615)
Adults
Wed, May 21
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
Learn how to make beats using Logic pro X or create your own podcast! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there. Visit Tremont Sound Lab Calendar to schedule an appointment. Subject to availability.
Tremont LibraryAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 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. 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 the sessions you wi…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Wed, May 21
@ 3 PM
Canceled
TechConnect
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.
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 21
@ 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. 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 the sessions you wi…
Morningside Heights Library, Computer ClassroomAdults
Thu, May 22
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Thu, May 22
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library. Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.
Inwood LibraryAdults
Thu, May 22
@ 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. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Thu, May 22
@ 10:30 AM
All About Computers
NOTE: This class is in-person at the Pelham Bay Library computer lab, with a 7 seat limit. Learn how to create, edit, and share online Google's ever evolving slideshow program.
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, May 22
@ 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 LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, May 22
@ 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! Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance during t…
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Thu, May 22
@ 12 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 22
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library. Learn how email works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replying to, forwarding messages and attachments. We will also mention the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can learn more about this discounted internet opportunity.
Inwood LibraryAdults
Thu, May 22
@ 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. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Thu, May 22
@ 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+
Thu, May 22
@ 2 PM
NYPL en Español
This progran will be meeting in person Join the Bronx library center for Mental Health Awareness Month! coloring can induce a relaxed state similar to meditation, calming the mind and reducing stress. It encourages focusing on the present moment, shifting attention away from worries and anxieties. Date: May 22,2025 Room: C-21 Time: 2pm-3pm
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults,

50+
Thu, May 22
@ 2:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Parkchester Library. This class is taught in Bengali only. Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Thu, May 22
@ 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+
Fri, May 23
@ 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:…
Throg's Neck LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, May 23
@ 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 and Cantonese || 本課程以普通話及粵語授課。 Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your personal devices? 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…
Chatham Square Library, Community RoomAdults
Fri, May 23
@ 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+,

Job Seekers
Fri, May 23
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Fort Washington Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a library staff member and receive their personal attention and instruction. The following are examples of topics with which we can help: learning how to download eBooks and Audiobooks, creating an email account for beginners, practicing using the keyboard and mouse, browsing the Internet for beginners,…
Fort Washington LibraryAdults
Fri, May 23
@ 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, May 23
@ 2 PM
Microsoft Office 2010
This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. *First come, first served.
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training CenterAdults
Fri, May 23
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the library 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 ou…
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, May 27
@ 10 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, May 27
@ 10 AM
TechConnect
*This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library* Learn how to download NYPL E-books, Learn NYPL catalog, NYPL APP and help with Computer Basics.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, May 27
@ 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 basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Tue, May 27
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
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. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!
Parkchester Library, Computer LabAdults
Tue, May 27
@ 10:30 AM
NYPL en Español
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca de Inwood. La clase se enseña únicamente en español. Conoce las partes de una computadora, su funcionamiento y los programas más importantes. Aprenderás la terminología básica, qué son los sistemas operativos y cómo usar aplicaciones populares. También te informaremos sobre el Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP), una oportunidad para tener internet a un precio más bajo. - This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library.…
Inwood LibraryAdults
Tue, May 27
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2019, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers