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New York Public Library’s TechConnect program helps adults develop  computer skills

NYPL TechConnect Classes

The New York Public Library's TechConnect program helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills
The New York Public Library’s TechConnect program TechConnect Logohelps adults develop confidence in their computer skills

The New York Public Library’s TechConnect program helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today’s digital world. The New York Public Library’s TechConnect program helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills.

TechConnect offers more than 100 technology classes, both online and in-person, at libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—all 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.

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, Apple Education, Accenture, and by NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City  Office of Technology and Innovation. 

New York Public Library’s TechConnect Program

  • 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.

 

New York Public Library’s TechConnect Program

Date/Time Title/Description Location Audience
Mon, January 15
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Tue, January 16
@ 10:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Intro to Canva

Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Tue, January 16
@ 12 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Tue, January 16
@ 3 PM
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Computer Basics: Open Lab

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, January 16
@ 3:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Connecting to the Cloud

Curious about the cloud and what it can do for you. Take this immersive class!

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Wed, January 17
@ 11 AM
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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Wed, January 17
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Fundamentals of Programming with Python Part 1

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.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Wed, January 17
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Thu, January 18
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Computer Hardware – The Anatomy of the Computer

Do you know what makes your computer tick? Learn about the different parts that make your computer run.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Thu, January 18
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Thu, January 18
@ 3 PM
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Computer Basics: Open Lab

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+

Thu, January 18
@ 4:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Excel Genius: Logic Functions

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.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Mon, January 22
@ 11 AM
TECHCONNECT

In-Person: Tech Open Lab

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, January 22
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Getting More out of Google

Do you wanna know? Google knows. Google knows who what when where how and why. So if you want to know ask google. Explore the depths, discover the amazing.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Mon, January 22
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Tue, January 23
@ 10:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Youtube for Beginners

Learn how to watch content, curate your channel, post videos, and comment on the video-sharing website YouTube.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Tue, January 23
@ 12 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Tue, January 23
@ 3 PM
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Computer Basics: Open Lab

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, January 23
@ 3:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Wed, January 24
@ 11 AM
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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Wed, January 24
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Fundamentals of Programming with Python Part 2

Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues to 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.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Wed, January 24
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Thu, January 25
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Computer Basics

Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Thu, January 25
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Thu, January 25
@ 3 PM
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Computer Basics: Open Lab

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+

Thu, January 25
@ 4:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Buying & Selling Online

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, January 29
@ 11 AM
TECHCONNECT

In-Person: Tech Open Lab

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, January 29
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Digital Media Basics

Learn all about downloading music, videos, images, and more! Including streaming and sharing.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Mon, January 29
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Tue, January 30
@ 10:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Getting More out of Google

Do you wanna know? Google knows. Google knows who what when where how and why. So if you want to know ask google. Explore the depths, discover the amazing.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Tue, January 30
@ 12 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Tue, January 30
@ 3 PM
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS

Computer Basics: Open Lab

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, January 30
@ 3:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Take Charge with MyChart: Virtual Visits

Learn how you can use MyChart to access your medical information online in this hands-on telehealth class! Topics covered will include: navigating MyChart, eCheck-In and virtual doctor’s visits, scheduling appointments, and finding a new care provider. You do not need a MyChart account to participate in this class.

Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center Adults
Wed, January 31
@ 11 AM
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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Wed, January 31
@ 11:30 AM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Take Charge with MyChart: Virtual Visits

Learn how you can use MyChart to access your medical information online in this hands-on telehealth class! Topics covered will include: navigating MyChart, eCheck-In and virtual doctor’s visits, scheduling appointments, and finding a new care provider. You do not need a MyChart account to participate in this class.

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab Adults
Wed, January 31
@ 1:30 PM
TECHCONNECT

*In-Person: Open Lab

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 Lab Adults
Mon, February 5
@ 11 AM
TECHCONNECT

In-Person: Tech Open Lab

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
Wed, February 7
@ 11 AM
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!

Phone or in-person

New Dorp Library Adults
Mon, February 12
@ 11 AM
TECHCONNECT

In-Person: Tech Open Lab

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
Wed, February 14
@ 11 AM
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!

Phone or in-person

Wed, February 21
@ 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 Library Adults
Mon, February 26
@ 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
Wed, February 28
@ 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 Library Adults