Classes & Workshops

Learn to use Photoshop’s powerful brush tools to create painting effects and digital art that range from the subtle to the chaotic.

Revisit some of the concepts of using your email accounts and work your way through practice exercise to help fortify your emailing skills.

Come learn about the thing everyone is talking about-Fake News! In this class, you will learn what fake news is, how to analyze news sources for credibility, and practice looking over sample articles to determine their validity. Skills/Prerequisites: Basic internet skills

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

Learn email concepts and how to create an account with email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail.

Scientific studies show that just 10 minutes of meditation a day relieves stress and improves your health and well-being. Take time out of your busy schedule to come to the New Amsterdam library to learn meditation and find inner peace. Once a month we will teach, practice and discuss meditation. No prior experience necessary -- just bring an open mind!

Come and join the West Farms family as we play Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, and other board games!

Are you having trouble with your e-mail? Not sure know how to cut and paste? Curious about social networking? Bring your beginning level technology questions and get one-on-one assistance. Every Thursday from 1:00- 2:00pm .For Adults and pre-registration is encouraged.

Join us for an exercise class geared to seniors as Bloomingdale Aging in Place presents Move it to Music. The class is specifically designed to help with arthritis. If you are interested in attending please contact info@bloominplace.org or call (212) 842-8831.

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!

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with Layer Styles, Layer Comps, Advanced Text Tools, and Alternate Transform modes. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 18.0px; font: 16.0px Arial; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Patrons will not be admitted more than 10 minutes after class starts. This Class is Taught on Mac Computers

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.

The Internet can be an overwhelming place. Learn about getting connected, navigating web pages, and using search engines, web browsers, and subject directories

Do you have general questions about using computers? Need some extra help surfing the net and getting the most out of the newest technology? Then come to our Tech Connect Open Lab and get personalized help with your computer and technology needs.

So you want to learn how to speak Spanish? Good choice! Spanish is relatively easy to learn, because once you’ve learned how to pronounce the letters, you can sound out any word. There are no complicated pronunciation rules, as there are in English.

Join us for a free 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 personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class. Call or stop by for further details.

Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Powerpoint 2010. Topics include using image editing, transitions, animations, etc..

Learn how to save data to flash drives and other devices, as well as how to recover data that might be lost.

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Come to the library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! These classes are for adults preparing for the United States Citizenship Test, or who want to improve their English speaking, reading and writing by learning about American history and culture. Each class will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civics questions. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers of English. A new topic each week! (The same topic on T…

Get ready for some ooey gooey family fun in this new five-session workshop, offered at 30 library locations! A family program designed for preschool children and their caregivers, these sessions will be a hands-on exploration of the five senses hearing, touch, smell, taste and sight. Workshop series is FREE. Space is capped at 12 children, so please register in advance at the library.

Think Coloring is for kids? Not anymore. Join the crowd of Adult Coloring Fans and find out why Adults are going back to Coloring.

Work on your homework alone or with friends, and get help, if you need it, from the YA Librarian.

Teens will learn how to use GarageBand for iPads to make their own musical creations. This lesson will cover beat making, audio effects, audio sampling, sound mixing and basic music terminology. Each lesson is limited to six students due to space. Openings will be filled on a first-come basis.

Join us for Kids Coloring Club at the library! We'll provide crayons and coloring sheets. Coloring is a great creative outlet for relaxing minds, encouraging focus, and refining motor skills. Kids of all ages are invited to join. Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM

Bring your imagination and join us for fun with LEGOS! Blocks of various sizes will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 5 -11.

Learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease, hear from people who have the disease, and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. To register please call this toll free number: 1 800 272 3900

Are 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.…

Need help making your first resume? Need help searching for part-time employment? Make a reservation with us to get one-on-one assistance.

Drop in and hang out in the T(w)een Lounge, Mondays - Thursdays at 3pm, in the Community Room! Featuring: ROCKBAND 4, CODING SERIES (USING SCRATCH AND STENCYL), ARTS & CRAFTS, JUST DANCE 2016, OPEN COMPUTER LAB FOR (AND NOT SO MUCH FOR) HOMEWORK, MUSIC, GAMES, SNACKS... AND MORE!! (For ages 12-18)

Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance! Laptops will be provided.

Create your own digital music an dsounds! Use the computer to design your won music, create your own instruments and music videos, and learn how technology is used in the music industry! Registration required! Maximum 8 participants, ages 8-12, 8-2hr sessions.

Calling all creative kids! Join our Coloring Club and make beautiful art with paper, colored pencils and your imagination.

Children will quietly do their homework; study and read in the Community Room. Ages 5-11.

Kids’ Homework Help: Are you having trouble completing your homework? Struggling with your reading or writing? We are here to help with basic questions! Children ages 6-11.

Get ready for some ooey gooey family fun in this new five-session workshop, offered at 30 library locations! A family program designed for preschool children and their caregivers, these sessions will be a hands-on exploration of the five senses hearing, touch, smell, taste and sight. Workshop series is FREE. Space is capped at 12 children, so please register in advance at the library.

Complete your schoolwork and learn

Gather with other knitters and perhaps pick-up a few tricks as you work on your own creation.

This class provides an overview of patent concepts, including the 3 kinds of patents, and a comparision with other types of intellectual property protection. We cover the basic requirements for obtaining a United States patent. We emphasize patent search, particularly by going beyond simple keyword searching to search by patent classification with the free search tools available from the US Patent andTrademark Office (www.uspto.gov) and the European Patent Office (worldwide.espacenet.com). Seat…

Get ready for some ooey gooey family fun in this new five-session workshop, offered at 30 library locations! A family program designed for preschool children and their caregivers, these sessions will be a hands-on exploration of the five senses hearing, touch, smell, taste and sight.

Create and explore the world of creative writing. Focus on something you are already working on, or use the prompts available to write something new.