San Francisco Tech Week 2024 w/ 40 Free Programs (May 11—18)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Building new skills for your resume or just getting started with technology? Mark your calendars! Tech Week 2024 (May 11—18) is here to help with more than 40 free programs and one-on-one tech support.

A collaborative effort between San Francisco Public Library and many community partners, Tech Week is for all of San Francisco, featuring sessions on everything from AI education and robotics to basic tech help and music workshops. See our full lineup: sfpl.org/techweek.

Tech Week features both in-person events and virtual sessions and includes events in English, Spanish and Chinese.  In-person programs take place at various Library and partner locations throughout the City. All Tech Week events are free.

Tech Week Events

• Introduction to 3D Printing with Tinkercad, May 11, 12:30 – 1 p.m. Main Library, 5th Floor, Computer Training Center
• 3D Print a Totoro Figurine Using Tinkercad, May 11, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Computer Training Center
• Digital Passport Bingo, May 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• 在金門公園「隨街隨拍」 (中英文) : Photowalk in Golden Gate Park in Cantonese & Mandarin, May 13, 2 – 4 p.m., San Francisco Botanical Gardens, 1199 9th Ave.
• Detecting AI-Generated Content, May 13, 1– 2:30 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• 介紹ChatGPT和Copilot (粵語) Intro to ChatGPT and Copilot in Cantonese, May 13, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Virtual
• Zoom Basics, May 13, 4– 5:30 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Computer Training Center
• Escanea y Conserva Tus Fotografías / Scan and Preserve Your Photographs, May 14, 9 a.m.– 12 p.m., Community Living Campaign Office, 1663 Mission St #525
• Tech Tools to Make Your Life More Accessible, May 14, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
• Information about Lifeline Service, Low-Cost Internet Providers, May 14, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• 教程: SF Connected計劃提供專為長者而設的電腦技能班，由安老自助處以粵語授課Computer Skills for Seniors by SF Connected in Cantonese, May 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Virtual
• Curso básico de correo electrónico / Email Basics in Spanish, May 14, 2– 4 p.m., Biblioteca Excelsior, 4400 Mission St.
• Ayuda De Computación / Computer Help in Spanish, May 14, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Computer Training Center
• 工作坊: 訪谷區圖書分館電郵基礎教學以及粵語技術交流活動 / Email Basics at Visitacion Valley Branch Library in Cantonese, May 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Visitacion Valley Branch, 201 Leland Ave.
• The Unintended Consequences of Technology with Author Chris Ategeka and Scott Mauvais, May 14, 6–7:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
• SF Connected計劃提供專為長者而設的電腦技能班，由安老自助處以粵語授課 / Computer Skills for Seniors by SF Connected in Cantonese, May, 15, 10–11:30 a.m., Lady Shaw Senior Center, 1483 Mason Street
• Free Tech Training in the Bay Area, May 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
• 什麼是「谷歌翻譯」（Google Translate） 以及如何使用 (粵語授課的面授班) / What is Google Translate and How to use Google Translate in Cantonese, May 15, 11a.m.–12p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• 如何創建一個Gmail帳戶 (粵語) / How to Create a Gmail Account in Cantonese, May 15, 12–1 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• Digital Learn—Stay Safe Online, May 15,1– 2 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Computer Training Center
• Online Safety Tips—Password Managers and VPNs, May 15, 1– 2 p.m., Virtual
• Connecting to Low-Cost Internet Offers, May 15, 2–3 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• Digital Lab Music Production, May 15, 3:30–6:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
• Is Your Smartphone or Tablet Ready to Help in an Emergency?, May 16, 10–11 a.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• Prepara tu dispositivo móvil para una emergencia / Is Your Smartphone or Tablet Ready to Help in an Emergency? in Spanish, May 16, 11a.m.–12 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• Learn to use Canva, May 16, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Virtual
• SF Connected計劃提供專為長者而設的電腦技能班 – 由安老自助處以國語授課 / Computer Skills for Seniors by SF Connected in Mandarin, May 16, 1–2:30 p.m., Lady Shaw Senior Center, 1483 Mason Street
• Learn Languages with Rosetta Stone, May 16, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch,1135 Powell St.
• Internet Safety, May 16, 2–2:45 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• Seguridad por Internet / Internet Safety in Spanish, May 16, 3–4 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• Teen Refurbathon, May 16, 3:30–6:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
• Photowalk in the Mission/Caminata de Fotos en La Misión, May 17, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Ruth’s Table, 3160 21st St.
• Computer Skills for Seniors by SF Connected, May 17, 1–4 p.m., Lady Shaw Senior Center, 1483 Mason Street
• Tablet/Smartphone class for Older Adults 60+, May 17, 1– 2:30 p.m., Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18^th Ave.
• Protect Yourself from A.I. Scams and Be Cautious with Crypto, May 17, 3–4 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
• Tech Support Popup for Seniors /  為日落區長者提供免預約的技術支援, May 18, 10:30 – 12:00 p.m., Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave.
• Learn to Program a Robot Arm, May 18,10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Computer Training Center
• Virtual Reality Happy Hour, May 18, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Main Library, 5th Floor, Learning Studio
• AI and AI Robotics, May 18, 1– 2 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
• AI Robots—A Hands-On Introduction, May 18, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
• Internet Safety and Security, May 18, 2–2:45 p.m., Tenderloin Tech Lab at St. Anthony’s, 150 Golden Gate Ave.
• Navigating AI – An Intro to AI Tools, May 18, 3– 3:45 p.m., Tenderloin Tech Lab at St. Anthony’s, 150 Golden Gate Ave.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.