Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Two introductory workshops, A & B. March 16th and 23d, 2020 at Newburgh Free Library.

This is practical programming for total beginners!

If you've ever spent hours renaming files, updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, or entering data, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you?

Newburgh Free Library - Newburgh, NY

Digital Navigators are trained, trusted guides who help with various technology needs. Navigators work in libraries, churches, family health centers, and other community organizations. They assist anyone needing a device, secure free or low-cost internet service, and much more.

OpenHub just signed an agreement with Ramapo Catskills Library System to hire Digital Navigators. As such, OpenHub is recruiting individuals with basic tech skills, no age limitations.

OpenHub - Newburgh, NY

Coronavirus is pushing traditional businesses into the digital age, which is a huge challenge, especially for small businesses. WordPress (WP) is one of the easiest options to start a business website. 

Newburgh, NY

Introduction to the WordPress Content Management Systems (CMS).

A CMS is a web application designed to make it easy for non-technical users to add, edit and manage a website, to include memberships and even e-commerce transactions. We will explore how to use a free version of WordPress hosted at WordPress.com, that enables you build a simple blog or website in just a couple of minutes. You will learn what is the difference between hosted and managed version of WordPress (downloaded from WordPress.org and installed at your own hosting).

Newburgh Free Library - Newburgh, NY

Newburgh Girls Code Club

Newburgh Girls Code Club (NGCC) is a leadership development after-school program focused on educating youth on coding and the career opportunities that come with STEAM learning, based on the Girls Who Code curriculum. Together, we are using Computer Science to change the world: We build a diverse sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, explore simple online coding tutorials, identify issues that matter to us in our community and design real solutions to address them through code.

Newburgh, NY

Newburgh Girls Coding Club (NGCC) is youth leadership development after school program focused on educating young women on coding and the career opportunities that come with STEM learning, based on the Girls Who Code curriculum. 

NGCC meets Wednesdays throughout the fall (September 25, 2019 until December 18, 2019) from 4-6 pm at the Newburgh Free Library's main branch, located at 124 Grand Street, in the city of Newburgh. 

Newburgh Free Library Town Branch - Newburgh, NY

Data-Driven 102: Decision Making for Small Businesses

Understanding business analytics is an essential skill for the small business owner or manager. Non-for-profits also need to create transparent, measurable dashboards and set of metrics that could be used for data driven reporting and decision making.

During our previous workshop we introduced a data Driven framework, and reviewed a use case for a local small bakery.

Newburgh, NY

This is the first workshop from A-B-C series scheduled for June 11th, 18th, 25th at Newburgh Free Library.

The course will introduce the basic elements of JavaScript and will explore examples of JS for websites.

JavaScript is a scripting language used by browsers to make websites interactive.

• What to bring: laptop. Library provides 10 laptops if needed.

• Important to know: Introduction to web development is a prerequisite for this course.

Newburgh Free Library - Newburgh, NY

On October 17th we will have several startups pitching to local investors. Come learn and practice your pitch. Meet local investors (see bios below). Apply to present & pitch - send us a DM!

Suggestions for startups to prepare:

Newbyrgh, NY

We’re very excited to announce the first and the only Data Analytics boot camp in the Hudson Valley - all online!
Reserve your seat at the first row with instructor led courses, on schedule and hands holding / collaborative experience!
Want to learn more about it?

Newburgh, NY