Science, Technology, Engineering, Math


If you would like to be notified of new classes (3 emails per year), please sign up for the Technology Classes Notification list. Class registration is limited to Darien residents, those who work in Darien full-time, and Friends who have donated $300 or more.

Darien Library's Technology Classes support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Classes are coordinated by Erin Shea and Amanda L. Goodman.

Status: Registration opens Monday

Building 3D Houses in Floorplanner
Thursday, January 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Registration opens Monday

Need to rearrange your house? Before moving a single couch, do the heavy lifting in Floorplanner first! In this class, you will learn how to import a floorplan and make a 3D model of your home. Use this tool to plan out a dorm room, a new house, or just make a 3D model of your favorite building. 

Genealogy: Ancestry.com Library Edition
Friday, February 21st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration opens Monday

If you are a beginning genealogist, have been working on your family for a while, or even an experienced researcher, you will come away with lots of hints and tips on how to successfully use this powerful database while researching your family tree.  There are many features that you should be aware of to help you find those ancestors who don't seem to want to be found.

Genealogy: Heritage Quest
Friday, February 28th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration opens Monday

Genealogists need all the resources they can call upon when trying to find relatives that seem to be hiding. Heritage Quest, an often overlooked database, can be a great source in aiding that that pursuit.

In addition, this lecture will cover the use of Italiangen.org, a large database for families who lived in the five boroughs of New York City...of all nationalities.

iPad Boot Camp
Tuesday, January 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration opens Monday

Did you receive a brand new iPad or iPad mini for the holidays? Want to learn some basic tips and tricks like locking the screen orientation, creating folders for your apps, and changing the background image? This is the class for you! We’ll even go over downloading eBooks from the Library’s collection.

Please remember to bring your Apple ID and password to class.
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