Public/Private: Data Privacy in Public Spaces – BPL Central Library

Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York

What does privacy mean in the public context? What happens when we consider our privacy, security, and safety as shared and public concerns? How do the stakes and the remedies change if we address digital privacy as communities, instead of as individuals? To interrogate these issues, nine library branches -- three from each of the

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Advanced Internet Searching – Riverside Library

The New York Public Library - Riverside 127 Amsterdam Avenue, New York

Learn advanced search strategies to narrow results and find the best information online. Prerequisites: Internet for Beginners

Data Privacy: Protect Your Online Self

Queens Public Library - Central Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, New York

Learn how to protect your privacy online in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to use built-in browser tools and extensions to keep their browsing history private, opt out of online tracking, and customize security settings on their mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access.

Computacion Privadas – Hunts Point Library

The New York Public Library - Hunts Point 877 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY

Si desea aprender a navegar el internet, obtener un correo electrónico con Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail o aprender como usar tu Facebook, Skype, Oovoo, Tableta personal, Laptop. Puede llamar a la biblioteca y preguntar por Caroline. Para las clases privadas tiene que llamar y hacer una cita las clases duran una hora. Las privadas son en

Computer Basics – Cortelyou Library

Brooklyn Public Library - Cortelyou Library 1305 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY

Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer. This lesson introduces new PC users to the hardware, applications and techniques used to navigate a computer. We will cover internet privacy.

Introduction to Internet and Internet Safety – Ulmer Park Library

Brooklyn Public Library - Ulmer Park Library 2602 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

Introduction to the Internet is designed specifically for those who are interested in understanding what the internet is and how it is used. This lesson of 60 minutes covers browses, search engines, and navigating websites. We will also be covering Internet Safety by introducing methods to make protect you on line and determine if a

Never Too Late to Learn: Computer Basics – Coney Island Library

Brooklyn Public Library - Coney Island Library 1901 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

Computer Basics for Adults and Seniors. Browse the internet, email, learn how to type. Since Oct 21-26 is Data Privacy week!....we will discuss ways to safeguard your information and/or tips to make you aware of what you should look for while surfing the web.

Computer Basics – Gerritsen Beach Library

Brooklyn Public Library - Gerritsen Beach Library 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

Are you ready to learn how to use the computer? Join us for a 6 part series where we will show you how to use everything from computer components, e-mail, Microsoft Office products, social media, privacy on the internet and more. Class is limited to 10 registrants. Please call 718-368-1435 or come see us to

Surveillance in NYC – Queensbridge Library

Queens Public Library - Queensbridge 10-43 41st Ave, Long Island City, New York

With new and emerging technologies being utilized to collect information about all of us at an ever-increasing pace, do we know the extent to which our movements, decisions and feelings are being captured and studied? Explore the history and present-day functions of surveillance, and how NYC has been at the forefront of its push into