Let's have a snack and build your computer skills! This in-person or virtual workshop is for those who are interested in online safety and want to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. Participants will leave with more confidence to...
Tech Classes
Library staff offer tech classes for all skill levels on a variety of subjects ranging from basic computer skills to creative digital media projects.
Upcoming events
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 5:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Do you love to make things in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, or other graphic design software? Would doing it around others at this specific time motivate you to finally start or finish a project, experiment more, and share...
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 6:00pm
Digital Media Lab
The Cricut Maker 3 is known for cutting, but it can also engrave onto thin metal! We will engrave an initial or simple design of your choosing onto a small metal blank -- either sized for a pendant or keychain. Keychain hardware and a jump ring...
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 7:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Pull up a favorite location in Google Maps and use Adobe Illustrator to neatly trace the street lines and lay down a heart or another marker. This project would be great for childhood homes, current residences, or the location of a couple's...
Friday, January 5, 2024 - 10:30am
Digital Media Lab
Let's have a snack and build your computer skills! This in-person workshop is for those who are new to using a computer or want to build more confidence using the Windows 10 operating system -- the same system on the library's public...
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 7:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Kick the new year off by designing a 2024 calendar that’s all your own! In this workshop, we will be using Adobe InDesign to lay out and print a 2024 calendar using your own custom images/designs. Instructor: Charlie P, DML intern Please register,...
Friday, January 19, 2024 - 10:30am
Digital Media Lab
Do you want to learn more about enjoying podcasts? Join Bond from Iowa City Public Library to learn what a podcast is, how to listen to them, and recommendations for podcasts you may enjoy. Bring your smartphone, iPad, or tablet along, and leave...
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 7:00pm
Digital Media Lab
During this session, we will learn the basics of modern DSLR cameras, what the different modes are used for, and how to best set your camera up for the kind of photography you want to do. Instructor: Charlie P, DML intern Please register, as space...
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 1:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Older adults can get one-on-one help with tech questions related to using smartphones, apps, or general software. Chat with University of Iowa student volunteers from the UI Device Advice student organization. Their mission is to shrink the digital...
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 1:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Older adults can get one-on-one help with tech questions related to using smartphones, apps, or general software. Chat with University of Iowa student volunteers from the UI Device Advice student organization. Their mission is to shrink the digital...
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