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Online Tech and Culture Workshops from Andrew Heiskell Library
By Alicia Waters | June 27, 2022
Join the Andrew Heiskell Library for free, interactive remote workshops every week covering tech topics for beginners and seasoned users, book discussions, a Braille study group and more. Below, you’ll find our offerings for August: just use the link within each listing to register. To receive a reminder about each upcoming workshop or find out about additional pop-up offerings, email heiskelltech+subscribe@googlegroups.com or contact our tech team to join our announcement list. Email chanceyfleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400 and ask for zoom links for tech workshops, where available.
iPhone Chat for Voiceover Beginners
First Saturdays (July 2, August 6, September 3), 1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern
If you’re new to using Voiceover on the iPhone or if you’re still working toward confidence, this discussion group is for you. We’ll spend some time going over the theory of how screen readers work, gestures everyone needs to know, and some strategies for getting help. Then, we’ll open it up for questions and networking.
This event will take place online.
Join the Zoom for Voiceover Beginners [nypl.zoom.us]
iPhone Chat for Voiceover Users: Beyond the Basics
First Saturdays (July 2, August 6, September 3), 2:30 – 4:00 PM Eastern
Talk about customizing gestures and settings, exploring new apps, choosing accessories, dealing with bugs, and whatever else comes to mind. This is a space for any and all Voiceover topics that go beyond the basics of using common gestures and built-in apps.
This event will take place online.
Join the Zoom for Voiceover: Beyond the Basics [nypl.zoom.us]
The Zoom about Zoom: What Participants and Hosts Need to know
Friday July 1, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Get ready to manage microphones, cameras, chat messages, raised hands, polls and breakout rooms with confidence. We’ll show you everything you need to know to bring your best self to virtual gatherings, whether you’re attending or hosting. This event will take place online.
Register for Zoom about Zoom [nypl.zoom.us]
Descriptive Origami
Friday July 1, 12:00 – 1:30 PM Eastern
We’ll use effective verbal communication and teamwork to learn origami models like a lotus, a goldfish and a card holder. This hands-on event will take place in person: kindly RSVP to ChanceyFleet@nypl.org to reserve your spot!
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