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| 10 a.m. | Advanced MS Word 2010
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2010. Topics include mail merge, tables, text boxes, headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes. Prerequisite: MS Word 2010 for Beginners
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Riverside Library | Adults |
| 10 a.m. | iPad Basics
This course will cover some basic features of the iPad. Learn the hardware, some settings, navigation and app basics. Workshop will begin at 10:00 a.m. Computers are provided but you can bring your own too. NOTE: Monday computer classes now begin at 10 am, not 11 am.
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St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 10 a.m. | Cree su propia página web Parte 2 – Create your own website (Spanish)
De los primeros pasos para crear su propia página web.
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Parkchester Library, Computer Lab | Adults |
| 10 a.m. | Google Series: Gmail
Learn how Gmail works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replying to forwarding messages and attachments.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Chatham Square Library | Adults |
| 10 a.m. | Open Lab – Computer Basics
Need basic computer skills? Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Facebook? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!
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Tompkins Square Library, First Floor | Adults |
| 10 a.m. | Open Lab
Need an extra computer appointment? Then come down to West Farms Library and use our laptops!
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West Farms Library | Adults |
| 10 a.m. | Intro to Acting
“Intro to Acting” – Designed for anyone who wants to learn more about acting. An overview of the acting profession is explored, along w/ the tools and techniques it takes to make it this profession. We will examine how the industry works and how actors get started, such a what ‘Type’ you are? Whether a leading man/woman type, or are you more of a character type? Being a very visual industry, students will not only share how they see themselves, but recognize how others perceive them as well.…
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Morris Park Library | Adults |
| 10 a.m. | Money Matters: Sesiones de coaching
Estas sesiones son gratuitas y confidenciales, y le ayudarán a aprender asuntos financieros de manera personalizada. El programa Money Matters es totalmente flexible—usted decide qué necesita y puede seleccionar los talleres y sesiones de coaching en la combinación que mejor le funcione. No hay necesidad de llevar consigo ni de mostrar información privada. El servicio de sesiones individuales de coaching le puede ayudar a hacer un plan para: Establecer metas financieras Crear un presupuesto…
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New Dorp Library | Adults, Immigrants |
| 10 a.m. | Clases de computacion privadas / Free private computer classes
Si desea aprender a navegar el internet obtener un correo electrónico con Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail. O desea ayuda con tu Facebook, Skype, Oovoo, Tableta personal, Laptop, Nook.Puede llamar a la biblioteca de Hunt’s Point Library y preguntar por Caroline, para las clase privada tiene que llamar y hacer una cita. Las clases son por una hora solamente Tenemos clases privada en la mañana t en la tarde.,usted elige la hora y el dia que usted quiere tomar las clases privada. Do you need help with…
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Hunts Point Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 10 a.m. | The Broadway Hackathon
New York Public Library and Masie Productions invite hackers, creative thinkers and Broadway fans to join us for the first New York City Broadway Hackathon at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on May 11th and 12th. Register now to reserve your spot and help shape the event! We will provide meals, coffee, WiFi, and access to Broadway-related data from the archives of the library. Participants will be invited to design and develop apps and prototypes that will : Leverage the…
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New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center | Adults |
| 10:15 a.m. | 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!
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Eastchester Library | Adults |
| 10:15 a.m. | Open Computer lab
The Computer lab is open for public use
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Morningside Heights, Computer Classroom | Adults |
| 10:30 a.m. | Canceled 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!
First come, first served |
Throg’s Neck Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 11 a.m. | Knitting and Crochet. | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Adults |
| 11 a.m. | Tech Connect
Have a question about your email attachments? Need to know how to configure itunes? How can I upload pictures to facebook? Where can I find a good laptop for basic emailing? Come in and ask at the front desk for tech help. Staff available throughout the day if you need assistance.
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High Bridge Library | Adults, 50+, Book Lovers, Businesspeople, Children, Infant (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (5-12 years), College & Graduate Students, English Language Learners, Families, Immigrants, Job Seekers, NYPL Supporters, Parents/Caregivers, Persons with Disabilities, Persons Without Homes, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, K-12 Educators, College/Graduate School Educators, Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years), Adults, Children, Teachers |
| 11 a.m. | Advanced MS Excel 2010
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
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St. Agnes Library | Adults |
| 11 a.m. | NYPL Tech Connect: Email for Beginners (English)
Learn how email works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replying to, forwarding messages and attachments.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Castle Hill Library Array |
Adults |
| 11 a.m. | One on One Resume Workshop
This hands-on class will guide you through formatting your resume in Microsoft Word. Please bring a written draft of your resume and a USB drive to save and/or print your resume.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Port Richmond Library | Adults, College & Graduate Students, Job Seekers, Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
| 11 a.m. | Roaring Chorus
Learn the Basics of Singing and Enjoy Building Music Skills in a Choral Workshop with Staten Island’s Musical Chairs Ensemble.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Richmondtown Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 11 a.m. | Stay Well Exercise
Join us for a FREE, fun Stay Well exercise session. Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC’s Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a Physical Activity Consent/Release at the beginning of the class.
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67th Street Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 11 a.m. | Adult Tech Lab
For one hour: -Free computer time for the duration of the program! -Practice your skills from a previous class or learn how to use the mouse and keyboard if you are new to computers. **Feel free to ask brief questions!
First come, first served |
67th Street Library | Adults |
| 11:15 a.m. | Knit-and-Crochet Along
Are you interested in knitting or crochet, and hope to find a fun group to knit or crochet with on a regular basis? We have the group for you! Our Knit and Crochet Along group will be testing different patterns and attempting various techniques. Join us as we test and explore these new patterns! Please Bring With You: – Any Knitting and Crochet Supplies, including hooks, and yarn.
First come, first served |
West New Brighton Library | Adults |
| 11:30 a.m. | Quilting Essentials for beginners and Beyond | Great Kills Library, Community Room | Adults |
| 12 noon | Computer Basics
In this session you will learn the components of a computer and how to utilize them.
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Wakefield Library | Adults |
| 12 noon | Canceled One on One Computer Help 1 on 1 Computer Help
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Port Richmond Library | Adults |
| 12 noon | Adult Open Lab
Need extra time on a laptop or computer? Need help opening a document from a USB? Dont know how to send and email? We can help. Have your questions answered and become computer savvy.
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Macomb’s Bridge Library | Adults |
| 12:15 p.m. | Google Series: Google Docs/Drive
Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google’s ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Dongan Hills Library | Adults, 50+, Businesspeople, College & Graduate Students, Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years), Adults |
| 12:30 p.m. | Open Lab
No laptops or computers available at the moment? Want to practice your newly acquired computer skills? Need help mastering your electronic devices? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!
First come, first served |
Muhlenberg Library, Conference Room | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 1 p.m. | Money Matters: 信用 (Mandarin)
CREDIT: 信用 在美國要實現理財目標，信用是非常重要的工具。在這次講座中，您將瞭解不同種類的信用工具及各自的優點。另外，您還將瞭解如何建立自己的信用記錄、信用記錄的重要性以及如何負責任地使用信用。這次講座還會向您說明，使用ITIN作為工具來建立信用記錄的意義所在。 免費財務講座以及用廣東話和 普通話進行的一對一輔導服務 幫助您實現最佳理財成果。 網站: nypl.org/money The New York Public Library’s Money Matters series is made possible thanks to the generous support of McGraw Hill Financial.…
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Chatham Square Library | Adults, 50+, English Language Learners, Immigrants, Adults |
| 1 p.m. | Facebook Basics
Learn about the online social network Facebook.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Mulberry Street Library | Adults |
| 1 p.m. | Introduction to Computers at Pilot Cove /Including 1 on 1
Senior citizens at Pilot Cove can come to Grace Church down the block on City Island for an introduction to computers and internet. Maximum number of persons is three. Every Monday at 1:00 p.m. We also offer one on one tutorials on introduction to computers here in the library. Please call or come in to make an appointment. Open to all. 718-885-1703
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City Island Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 1:15 p.m. | Mutual Funds & ETFs
This class clarifies the differences between mutual funds and ETFs. We explain concepts such as net asset value and capital gains distributions, and demonstrate how to read a mutual fund statement. Click here for more SIBL programs and classes!
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Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3 | Adults, Businesspeople, Job Seekers |
| 2 p.m. | Jewelry Making with Gwendolyn Lawson
This hand on class will teach basic jewelry making techniques. From an assortment of GLASS beads you will create your own style of earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Discover how easy it is to design and make your own jewelry. No experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided. Gwendolyn Jenkins-Lawson is a New York City self-taught artisan. Her unique style of jewelry design combines different glass textures, textiles and wood. Ms. Jenkins-Lawson has her own line of handcrafted…
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Riverdale Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 2 p.m. | Downloading NYPL eBooks
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.
Registration required: In-person, in advance |
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center | Adults |
| 2 p.m. | Open Lab Mondays
Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get assistance!
First come, first served |
Richmondtown Library, Technology Training Center | Adults |
| 2 p.m. | Riverdale Knitting Circle
Gather with other knitters, and perhaps pick up a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations.
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Riverdale Library | Adults |
| 2:30 p.m. | Legal Resources
A tour of consumer related print and non-print resources, including databases and websites, to get you started when looking for a legal professional, local government and other related information.
Registration required: Online |
Mid-Manhattan Library, 4th Floor PC Lab | Adults |
| 2:30 p.m. | Advanced MS Excel 2010
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
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Morningside Heights, Computer Classroom | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 3 p.m. | Knitting and Crochet Club
Adults can come learn the basics of knitting or crochet or share ideas and patterns.
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Westchester Square Library | Adults |
| 3 p.m. | Correo Electronico Avanzado
Aprenda a manejar sus contactos a través de la libreta de direcciones, y cómo enviar y recibir archivos de documentos e imágenes como archivos adjuntos de correo electrónico.
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Washington Heights Library | Adults |
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| 3 p.m. | Photoshop CS6 for Beginners
Learn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world; Adobe Photoshop. In this class you the features of Photoshop and learn about layers and use them to minpulate images to your desire.
Registration required: Online |
Mid-Manhattan Library, 4th Floor Mac Lab | Adults |
| 3 p.m. | Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters
This is a FREE hands-on, science workshop series for kids.Children will explore and discuss the differences between living and non-living things through building robots and studying live pill bugs and crayfish. Space is limited, so please register in advance at the library.
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Clason’s Point Library | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 3 p.m. | Canceled One on One Computer Help 1 on 1 Computer Help
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Port Richmond Library | Adults |
| 3:15 p.m. | Researching the 5 Ps of Your Marketing Plan: Product, People ,Price, Plan, and Promotion
How to research the 5 P’s to help you arrive at informed marketing decisions, increasing the potential for your business to grow. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first seated basis. Click here for more SIBL programs and classes!
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Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3 | Adults, Job Seekers |
| 3:30 p.m. | SciLab @ NYPL (STEM)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs for children ages 5 to 12 promote the opportunity to explore the natural world through workshops, project-based learning and scientific experiments.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 3:30 p.m. | Monday Madness
Come join us for either a fun craft, short movie, or a surprise activity.
First come, first served |
New Amsterdam Library, Auditorium | Children, Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 3:30 p.m. | Color-me-Happy
Enjoy coloring pictures or doing puzzles with other children.
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Allerton Library, Children’s Room | Children, Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 3:30 p.m. | Homework Help
Could you use some help with your homework? Volunteers from Bard High School Early College are here to assist students in grades K-5 achieve their best on school assignments!
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Hamilton Fish Park Library | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 3:30 p.m. | Craft-A-Way
Get crafty at the Hunt’s Point Branch Crafts for the Month: May 4th: Popsicle Stick Flowers May 18th: Popsicle Stick Bird Feeders
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Hunts Point Library, Children’s Room | Families |
| 3:30 p.m. | Teen Lab
Teens meet at the Allerton lab and utilize library resources to do homework.
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Allerton Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Teen Tech Time
Teens, come and get the opportunity to explore technology and learn something new about some of the websites and apps you already use in your everyday life!
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Port Richmond Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years), Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
| 4 p.m. | Networking: Turning Business Cards into a Business Network
Being of service to your network can turn your stack of business cards into a network of people who are committed to helping you achieve your goals. In this workshop, we’ll cover: Introducing yourself in 45 seconds or less Targeted listening to identify ways to help others Categorizing and leveraging your network Practicing your skills in a guided speed networking exercise Presented by Sole Strivers
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Grand Concourse Library | Adults |
| 4 p.m. | Spring Gardening Workshop
Decorate a flower pot and then plant your seeds. Take it home and watch it grow! All materials will be provided.
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Hunts Point Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
| 4 p.m. | KidsLearn@NYPL
Learn about how to use the computer, the NYPL catalog, other available online resources for kids.
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Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children’s Room | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 4 p.m. | Kusudama Flowers
Learn how to create fun, complex, and amazing origami flowers. A perfect activity for spring. This is a free event for ages 12-18.
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Seward Park Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
| 4 p.m. | Study Zone
Looking for a quiet space to do your homework, study zone is the place for you! Join other teens looking for quiet time to work on their homework and other school related projects.
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Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
| 4 p.m. | Crazy 4 Science:Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters
This is a FREE hands-on, science workshop series for kids. Children will explore and discuss the differences between living and non-living things through building robots and studying live pill bugs and crayfish. Space is limited to up to 15 children. First come, first serve.
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Hamilton Grange Library, Children’s Room | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 4 p.m. | Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters
Calling out all scientists out there. Come and make your own Bristle Bot and enjoy experimenting with it!
Registration required: In-person, in advance |
Tremont Library | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 4 p.m. | Creative Arts
Hands-on projects using a variety of skills.
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Sedgwick Library, Community Room | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 4:30 p.m. | Open Lab – Individualized Help with Technology
Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Want to start an online job search? Bring technology questions and get one-on-one assistance! Hands on help using the computers in the CRW lab. Computers are provided but if you have your own laptop, tablet or smartphone, you are welcome and encouraged to bring that too.
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Seward Park Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 4:30 p.m. | MS Word 2010 for Beginners
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents.
Registration required: In-person, at registration |
58th Street Library, Computer Classroom | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 4:30 p.m. | MS PowerPoint 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.
Registration required: Phone or in-person |
Edenwald Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 4:45 p.m. | Open Computer lab
The Computer lab is open for public use
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Morningside Heights, Computer Classroom | Adults |
| 5 p.m. | Supervised Open Lab
Need some help mastering your electronic devices? Are you having trouble with your email? Interested in using the internet – online shopping, banking? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter, Facebook or other messaging apps? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.
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Parkchester Library, Computer Lab | Adults |
| 5 p.m. | Evening Computer Classes
Computer Basics – Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. Internet Basics – 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. Email Basics – Learn how email works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replyin…
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Clason’s Point Library, Community Meeting Room | Adults |
| 5 p.m. | Homework Help
Join us every Monday for help with school studies. Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide study assistance for children in grades 1-6.
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Mariners Harbor Library | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 5 p.m. | Homework Help
Need extra help with your Math or Science homework? Sit in with our volunteer tutor and work out those head scratching questions. For children in grades K-7. Please register for a session.
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Bloomingdale Library | Children, School Age (5-12 years), Children |
| 5:15 p.m. | Getting the Most out of the NYPL Catalog
Explore our catalog. Search for books and other materials, learn how to place holds, rate an item, add items to your shelves, look at reviews and create lists.
Registration required: Online |
Mid-Manhattan Library, 4th Floor PC Lab | Adults |
| 5:30 p.m. | Monthly Meditation: Meditation for Healthy Living
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join our speakers for a monthly series as they discuss the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. Speakers will also present a simple, yet powerful, meditation technique that can enrich one’s well being. Meditation is easy to learn and can bring about a sense of peace, calm and balance. Through…
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Grand Central Library, Community Room | Adults |
| 5:30 p.m. | Open Lab – Individualized Help with Technology
Are you having trouble with your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Want to start an online job search? Bring technology questions and get one-on-one assistance! Hands on help using the computers in the CRW lab. Computers are provided but if you have your own laptop, tablet or smartphone, you are welcome and encouraged to bring that too.
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Seward Park Library | Adults, 50+, Adults |
| 6 p.m. | Advanced MS Word 2010
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2010. Topics include mail merge, tables, text boxes, headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes.
Registration required: In-person, in advance |
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center | Adults |
| 6 p.m. | Supervised Open Lab
Need some help mastering your electronic devices? Are you having trouble with your email? Interested in using the internet – online shopping, banking? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter, Facebook or other messaging apps? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.
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Parkchester Library, Computer Lab | Adults |
| 6 p.m. | Meditation at the Library
Feel the energy within. Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. If you’re having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Meditation can help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems. You’ll enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it.
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Kingsbridge Library | Adults |
| 6:15 p.m. | Digital Storytelling Using iMovie
Discuss techniques of using digital tools to tell stories. Learn how to use Apple’s popular iMovie software to combine words, images, video, and other media into a compelling narrative.
Registration required: Online |
Mid-Manhattan Library, 4th Floor Mac Lab | Adults |
| 6:30 p.m. | Tai Chi for All
Tai chi is a system of exercises practiced at a steady meditative pace. Gentle movements coordinated with deep breathing invigorate and heal the body, clear the mind and create inner peace and harmony. Tai chi fosters the ability to face the world with openness and fearlessness and find the sacred dimension of everyday life. Dino Blanche, who has been a teacher of tai chi, jujitsu and self-defense for over 40 years, will facilitate this workshop.
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Mariners Harbor Library | Adults |
| 6:30 p.m. | Money Matters: Vivienda
Taller: Vivienda La vivienda es uno de los gastos más grandes y más importantes para todos. Este taller le dará información para que pueda tomar las mejores decisiones para sus opciones de vivienda basándose en sus ingresos y su presupuesto. También aprenderá acerca de los recursos disponibles para los inquilinos por si llegara a tener algún problema con su arrendador. Además aprenderá acerca de las estafas más comunes en la Ciudad de Nueva York y cómo prevenir ser víctima de las mismas. Presé…
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Mid-Manhattan Library | Adults, 50+, English Language Learners, Immigrants, Adults |
| 6:30 p.m. | Warm Your Heart Project: Knitting and Crochet Meet Up
Get involved with the Warm Your Heart Project, which creates scarves for the homeless and underserved of New York City. The goal is to have 500 scarves to distribute to the needy by October 2015. Help us reach this goal! Not a knitter or crocheter? No problem! It’s easy to pick up, and there are other knitters and crocheters willing to instruct you at the meet-up. Materials will be available to work with, but if you have some needles and yarn of your own, please feel free to bring some al…
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Mariners Harbor Library | Adults |
| 7 p.m. | Supervised Open Lab
Need some help mastering your electronic devices? Are you having trouble with your email? Interested in using the internet – online shopping, banking? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter, Facebook or other messaging apps? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.
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Parkchester Library, Computer Lab | Adults |
| 8:30 p.m. | MS Office Open Lab
Took a MS Office class and you need practice? Do you have questions on how to use the skills you learned? Bring your Office questions and get one-on-one assistance!
Registration required: Online |
Mid-Manhattan Library, 4th Floor Mac Lab | Adults |
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