Queens Public Library Tech Lab at Queensbridge
Business and Technology Training by Queens Public Library’s Job & Business Academy
10-43 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
For more information or to register by phone for any of these programs, call 718-990-8625.
Data Visions
Data Visions is an interactive community data art experience! Come learn about how to answer interesting questions about the city you live in by creating data visualizations with art supplies! Join us and make interesting and fun arts and crafts visualizations, representing everything from the energy efficiency projects happening in New York, to the leading causes of death in our city, to how many squirrels of different species live in Central Park!
Saturday, March 7
1 – 4:30pm
3D Printing & Design 101
Ever want to know how 3D printing works? Now is your chance! Turn your sketches and ideas into 3D objects! Get trained to use our in-house 3D printer and learn the basics of 3D modeling. 3D Printing opens the doors to engineering, entrepreneurship, art, and design!
Saturday, March 7
3 – 4:30pm
After-School Digital Drawing Circle
Do you find yourself doodling in class? Are you obsessed with drawing your favorite anime characters? Then we are looking at you! Come use our in-house iPads and turn your doodles into beautiful digital paintings, comics, animations, or collages that can be shared on social media and in portfolios.
Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26
3:30 – 4:30pm
Safe, Secure, and Online: Census 2020 Info Session
Do you have questions about completing next year's decennial Census? Learn about the history of the US Census, discover best practices for filling out your Census form online, and explore how QPL and the city government are working to ensure that all New Yorkers are counted.
Monday, March 16
5:45 – 7:30pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word: Part One
Learn the basic skills in Microsoft Word, and gain hands-on experience creating documents, learning Word’s main functions, and discovering many features Word provides like styling, key commands, and more. Basic computer skills are required.
Wednesday, March 18
5:45 – 7:30pm
Archiving Family Photos
Do you have boxes of family photos and documents you'd like to preserve? Maybe pictures you'd like to make copies of to send to relatives? Come to this workshop to learn how to archive old photos and documents so you can always hold on to those precious moments.
Monday, March 23
5:45 – 7:30pm
No Barriers Tech – Part 1: Introduction to Google
Learn how Google can enhance your daily routine. Set up an email account, learn how to get directions with Google Maps, and create and save documents with Google Drive. This workshop is geared towards our formerly incarcerated and justice-involved customers.
Tuesday, March 24
2 - 4pm
Register by phone or in person.
Introduction to Microsoft Word: Part Two
Learn the basic skills in Microsoft Word, and gain hands-on experience creating documents, learning Word’s main functions, and discovering many features Word provides like styling, key commands, and more. Basic computer skills are required.
Wednesday, March 25
5:45 – 7:30pm
No Barriers Tech – Part 2: Introduction to Microsoft
Become familiar with tools to create and edit documents. This workshop is geared towards our formerly incarcerated and justice-involved customers.
Tuesday, March 31
2 – 4pm
Register by phone or in person.
