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Connect with Tech: Northstar Open Lab

2026-03-28 10:30:00 2026-03-28 12:30:00 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, March 28
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-28 10:30:00 2026-03-28 12:30:00 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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We're closed Monday January 19 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 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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Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
This event is full

Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5