The New York Public Library’s TechConnect Program on Staten Island

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TechConnect offers more than 80 technology classes at libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—all absolutely free! From learning the basics of how to use a computer to mastering essential computer business prorams, there is a class for all students from beginner to advanced, including series classes for those who want more in-depth knowledge.

NYPL TechConnect is made possible thanks to the generous support of Arthur W. Koenig; The Pasculano Foundation; Arlene and Arnold Goldstein Foundation; Altman Foundation; and by NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

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AUDIENCE: Adults Teens/Young Adults Children

BOROUGH:  Staten Island

DATE/TIME TITLE/DESCRIPTION LOCATION AUDIENCE
Tue, October 25
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

MS PowerPoint 2010 for BeginnersLearn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

First come, first served

New Dorp Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, October 25
@ 3 p.m.
LIBRARY RESOURCES

Downloading NYPL eBooksGet started with borrowing ebooks on your tablet, smartphone, or e-reader. Learn how to take advantage of free access to new media from the comfort of your own home.

First come, first served

Stapleton Library, Community Room Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, October 25
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? bring in your devices and technology questions and get assistance!* if you’d like to get one-on-one assistance and aren’t able to make it to the schedules open labs, please ask at the front desk for available One-on-One Computer Appointment** time slots. *No registration required for scheduled Open Labs. First come, first served. **Registration is required for One-on-One Computer Appointments.…

First come, first served

Mariners Harbor Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, October 26
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced MS Excel 2010: FormulasExplore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. This class will focus on creating formulas in Excel spreadsheets.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, October 26
@ 10:30 a.m.
TECHCONNECT

Open LabAre 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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Wed, October 26
@ 1 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Excel Skills: VLOOKUP and Pivot TablesExplore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include creating Pivot Tables and using the VLOOKUP function.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, October 26
@ 1 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Laboratorio de Computadoras en EspañolMiércoles 1:00pm-300pm *Reservación requerida ¿Se pregunta cómo usar la computadora? ¿Desea practicar sus habilidades y destrezas? ¡Venga a la biblioteca de Port Richmond! Semanalmente ofrecemos talleres básicos de computadora y contestar todas sus preguntas. Reserve su espacio personalmente o por teléfono. (Reservación requerida por teléfono o personalmente)

Phone or in-person

Port Richmond Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, October 26
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, October 26
@ 3:30 p.m.
TECHCONNECT

Kids’ Coding Club: Google CS First (Code Your Story* with TechConnect)Like playing computer games? Ever dream of building your own? Then, join our Kids’ Coding Club: Google CS First! We will use the MIT Scratch Program and Google CS First to create an animated story! St. George’s Kids’ Coding Club: Google CS First meets every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm starting October 5th and will run until November 30th. Please note: We will not meet on November 23rd. Please note: This program will be held in the library’s TechConnect Computer Lab which is located on the…

St. George Library Center Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Children
Thu, October 27
@ 11:30 a.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, October 27
@ 12 noon
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? bring in your devices and technology questions and get assistance!* if you’d like to get one-on-one assistance and aren’t able to make it to the schedules open labs, please ask at the front desk for available One-on-One Computer Appointment** time slots. *No registration required for scheduled Open Labs. First come, first served. **Registration is required for One-on-One Computer Appointments.…

First come, first served

Mariners Harbor Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, October 27
@ 2 p.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Blogging for BeginnersBlogging is a great way to share your thoughts with the world. See examples of blogs, learn how to blog, and even create your own for free with WordPress or other popular blogging platforms.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, October 27
@ 3:30 p.m.
TECHCONNECT

Code Your Own Story with Google CS First*Google CS First teaches children ages 8-14 how to code using Scratch. Join us for this 8 week program that will teach how to code their own animated stories! Please note that this program requires an 8 week commitment, as each week will build off of the last week’s coding. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Registration can be done by phone or in person.

Phone or in-person

West New Brighton Library, Main Floor Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Children
Thu, October 27
@ 4 p.m.
TECHCONNECT

Coder GamesRepresent Stapleton in the fight against 29 other libraries across the city to make the BEST VIDEO GAMES. This is a six week program, preregistration is required for all participants. Registration closed on September 23rd.

In-person, in advance

Stapleton Library, Community Room Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, October 27
@ 5 p.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Create Your Own Website with Google SitesLearn how to make your own website for free using Google Sites. Add links, images, videos, and more to create your own piece of the web.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Fri, October 28
@ 2 p.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Shopping OnlineHey! Holiday season is coming and Ms. Kelly is back with tips for online shopping. No registration required. Want to take advantage of online bargains? This class covers various online services and best practices to shop smart and shop safe. DON’T MISS OUT! It’s a big online shopping universe out there!

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Sat, October 29
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 1
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced MS Word 2010Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2010. Topics include mail merge, tables, text boxes, headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes.

First come, first served

New Dorp Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 1
@ 3 p.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Create Your Own Website With Google SitesLearn how to make your own website for free using Google Sites. Add links, images, videos, and more to create your own piece of the web.

First come, first served

Stapleton Library, Community Room Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 2
@ 10 a.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Internet for BeginnersAn 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

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 2
@ 10:30 a.m.
TECHCONNECT

Open LabAre 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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Wed, November 2
@ 11 a.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

E-mail for BeginnersLearn how email works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replying to, forwarding messages and attachments.

Phone or in-person

Tottenville Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 2
@ 1 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Laboratorio de Computadoras en EspañolMiércoles 1:00pm-300pm *Reservación requerida ¿Se pregunta cómo usar la computadora? ¿Desea practicar sus habilidades y destrezas? ¡Venga a la biblioteca de Port Richmond! Semanalmente ofrecemos talleres básicos de computadora y contestar todas sus preguntas. Reserve su espacio personalmente o por teléfono. (Reservación requerida por teléfono o personalmente)

Phone or in-person

Port Richmond Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 2
@ 1 p.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Blogging for BeginnersBlogging is a great way to share your thoughts with the world. See examples of blogs, learn how to blog, and even create your own for free with WordPress or other popular blogging platforms.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 2
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 3
@ 10 a.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Photoshop for BeginnersLearn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world: Adobe Photoshop. Get a basic orientation to Photoshop’s tools, layers, and adjustments as you work through two example projects.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 3
@ 1 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Intermediate Photoshop: Photo RetouchingIn this class you will use the Photoshop to clean up and modify digital images. Learn how to minimize blemishes, use the clone stamp tool, alter backgrounds, recolor images, and more.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 3
@ 3:30 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Sat, November 5
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 8
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced MS Powerpoint 2010Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Powerpoint 2010. Topics include automating your slideshows, using transitions, adding a soundtrack, and much more.

First come, first served

New Dorp Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 8
@ 3 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: FormulasExplore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. This class will focus on creating formulas in Excel spreadsheets.

First come, first served

Stapleton Library, Community Room Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 9
@ 10 a.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Photo Editing for Beginners Using PIXLRLearn how to use PIXLR, an online photo editor, to improve the look of your photos. Please bring a flash drive or SD card with pictures to be edited.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 9
@ 10:30 a.m.
TECHCONNECT

Open LabAre 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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Wed, November 9
@ 11 a.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Open LabAre 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!

First come, first served

Tottenville Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 9
@ 1 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Laboratorio de Computadoras en EspañolMiércoles 1:00pm-300pm *Reservación requerida ¿Se pregunta cómo usar la computadora? ¿Desea practicar sus habilidades y destrezas? ¡Venga a la biblioteca de Port Richmond! Semanalmente ofrecemos talleres básicos de computadora y contestar todas sus preguntas. Reserve su espacio personalmente o por teléfono. (Reservación requerida por teléfono o personalmente)

Phone or in-person

Port Richmond Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 9
@ 1 p.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Create Your Own Website with Google SitesLearn how to make your own website for free using Google Sites. Add links, images, videos, and more to create your own piece of the web.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 9
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 10
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

MS PowerPoint 2010 for BeginnersLearn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 10
@ 1 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

MS Excel 2010 for BeginnersLearn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

First come, first served

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 10
@ 3:30 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open LabAre you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

First come, first served

DATE/TIME TITLE/DESCRIPTION LOCATION AUDIENCE
Sat, November 12
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open Lab

Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 15
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced MS Excel 2010

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.

New Dorp Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 15
@ 3 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include creating Pivot Tables and using the VLOOKUP function.

Stapleton Library, Community Room Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 16
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

MS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 16
@ 10:30 a.m.
TECHCONNECT

Open Lab

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 Library Adults
Wed, November 16
@ 11 a.m.
INTERNET AND EMAIL (ALL LEVELS)

Advanced E-mail

Learn how to manage your contacts through your address book, and how to send and receive document and picture files as email attachments.

Tottenville Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 16
@ 1 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Laboratorio de Computadoras en Español

Miércoles 1:00pm-300pm *Reservación requerida ¿Se pregunta cómo usar la computadora? ¿Desea practicar sus habilidades y destrezas? ¡Venga a la biblioteca de Port Richmond! Semanalmente ofrecemos talleres básicos de computadora y contestar todas sus preguntas. Reserve su espacio personalmente o por teléfono. (Reservación requerida por teléfono o personalmente)

Port Richmond Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 16
@ 1 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

MS Excel 2010 for Beginners

Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 16
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open Lab

Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 17
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: Formulas

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. This class will focus on creating formulas in Excel spreadsheets.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 17
@ 1 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include creating Pivot Tables and using the VLOOKUP function.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Thu, November 17
@ 3:30 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open Lab

Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Sat, November 19
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open Lab

Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 22
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: Formulas

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. This class will focus on creating formulas in Excel spreadsheets.

New Dorp Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 22
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open Lab

Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

Stapleton Library, Community Room Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 23
@ 10:30 a.m.
TECHCONNECT

Open Lab

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 Library Adults
Tue, November 29
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include creating Pivot Tables and using the VLOOKUP function.

New Dorp Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Tue, November 29
@ 3 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Learn to Type and Use A Mouse

Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.

Stapleton Library, Community Room Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 30
@ 10 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: Formulas

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. This class will focus on creating formulas in Excel spreadsheets.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 30
@ 10:30 a.m.
TECHCONNECT

Open Lab

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 Library Adults
Wed, November 30
@ 1 p.m.
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Laboratorio de Computadoras en Español

Miércoles 1:00pm-300pm *Reservación requerida ¿Se pregunta cómo usar la computadora? ¿Desea practicar sus habilidades y destrezas? ¡Venga a la biblioteca de Port Richmond! Semanalmente ofrecemos talleres básicos de computadora y contestar todas sus preguntas. Reserve su espacio personalmente o por teléfono. (Reservación requerida por teléfono o personalmente)

Port Richmond Library Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 30
@ 1 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010: VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include creating Pivot Tables and using the VLOOKUP function.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults,
50+,
Adults
Wed, November 30
@ 3 p.m.
SUPERVISED LAB

Open Lab

Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and individualized assistance from a TechConnect instructor! Assistance is offered on a first-come first-served basis.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center