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Connect with Tech: Northstar Open Lab

2026-01-10 10:30:00 2026-01-10 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Connect with Tech: Northstar Open Lab Looking to build your technology skills? This program covers a wide variety of topics. Start by practicing skills through lessons to create a customized learning plan. Focus on the specific computer skills you need to achieve your goals and succeed in our increasingly digital world. Fort Ben Branch -

Saturday, January 10
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 10:30:00 2026-01-10 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Connect with Tech: Northstar Open Lab Looking to build your technology skills? This program covers a wide variety of topics. Start by practicing skills through lessons to create a customized learning plan. Focus on the specific computer skills you need to achieve your goals and succeed in our increasingly digital world. Fort Ben Branch -

Looking to build your technology skills? This program covers a wide variety of topics. Start by practicing skills through lessons to create a customized learning plan. Focus on the specific computer skills you need to achieve your goals and succeed in our increasingly digital world.

Discover a new way to build your digital skills! Our open-lab sessions let you learn at your own pace with staff available to guide you as needed.
Northstar offers a wide range of learning topics such as:

Essential Computer Skills:  Phone Basics, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, and Mac OS

Essential Software Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Using Technology in Daily Life:  Cybersercurity Basics, Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Your Digital Footprint, and Accessing Telehealth Appointment

Whether you’re learning computer and internet basics, building confidence with tools like Microsoft Office or Google, or strengthening everyday skills such as email, job searching, or managing your digital footprint, you can focus on exactly what you need to reach your goals. Throughout each session, you can take assessments anytime and earn certificates that demonstrate your digital skills.

**Lecciones de práctica y evaluaciones están disponibles en inglés y español.

This program is made possible by the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Fort Ben Branch

Branch manager
Shelby Peak

Hours
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Mon, Dec 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The 22,000 square foot Fort Ben Branch provides easy access to Library services and collections due to its location in a high-traffic community with access to public transportation. It includes community meeting spaces and study rooms, beautiful landscaping components, and walk-up, bike-up, and drive-up material return locations. Its roof-top solar photovoltaic system will provides 80% of the building's electricity needs. The Library was envisioned as part of a redevelopment plan since the land was decommissioned and transitioned from the U.S. military to the City of Indianapolis in the 1990s.

The Branch is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center™ by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). 

Upcoming events

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Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm