About Abby Stokes (and her Book Tour)
Abby Stokes has demystified computers for over 100,000 people, mostly seniors, in the course of the past 15 years. Abby has taught courses in basic computing at both Cooper Union and New York University’s School of Lifelong Learning, as well as computer skills to private and corporate clients. She has lectured on the topic across the country. A firm believer that “if my mother can learn the computer anyone can,” Abby is confident that everyone can master the computer and navigate the Internet.
Abby is the author of “Is This Thing On?” A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming, Dinner Party Disasters: True Stories of Culinary Catastrophe, and It’s Never Too Late to Love a Computer. She splits her time between New York City and Niantic, Connecticut.
Join her at: www.facebook.com/abbypstokes, www.twitter.com/abbystokes, www.youtube.com/abbystokes, and www.linkedin.com/abbystokes.
Explore more about Abby’s most recent book Is This Thing On? by clicking on the links to the right or here: book overview, book excerpt, or purchase the book.
Abby’s Book Tour
Come visit me while I’m on my book tour!
June 21, 2010 – 7:00-8:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Pequannock Library, 477 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ. 973-835-7460. http://www.pequannocklibrary.org/
June 16, 2010 – 2:00-3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Mapleton Brooklyn Public Library, 1702 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY. 718-256-2117. http://tinyurl.com/mapletonlibrary
June 10, 2010 – 1:00-2:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk at Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. , 820 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA (not open to the public)
June 4, 2010 – 3:30-4:30PM
Opening speaker at 2010 Southwest Computer Conference. “Top 10 Tips for Teaching Silver Surfers.” Town & Country Resort & Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA. http://www.theswcc.org/
May 18, 2010 – 2:00-3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Hamilton Fish Park NYPL, 415 East Houston Street, NYC. 212-673-2290. http://www.nypl.org/locations/hamilton-fish-park
May 18, 2010 – 10:30am-12:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at 96th Street NYPL, 112 East 96th Street, NYC. 718-289-0908. http://www.nypl.org/locations/96th-street This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 13, 2010 – 10:00-11:30am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Soundview NYPL, 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-589-0880. http://www.nypl.org/locations/soundview This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 12, 2010 – 2:00-3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Van Cortlandt NYPL, 3874 Sedgewick Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-543-5150. http://www.nypl.org/locations/pelham-bay This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 10, 2010 – 3:00-4:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT. 203-453-8282. http://www.guilfordfreelibrary.org/
May 7, 2010 – 3:00-4:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at St. Agnes NYPL, 444 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC. 212-621-0619. http://www.nypl.org/locations/st-agnes This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 7, 2010 – 10:30am-12:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Epiphany NYPL, 228 East 23rd Street, NYC. 212-679-2654.
May 6, 2010 – 10:30am-12:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at West New Brighton NYPL, Staten Island, NY. 718-442-1416. http://www.nypl.org/locations/west-new-brighton This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 4, 2010 2:00-3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Richmondtown NYPL, 200 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY. 718-668-0413. http://www.nypl.org/locations/richmondtown This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 4, 2010 10:30am-12:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Jefferson Market NYPL, 425 Avenue of the Americas, NYC. 212-243-4334. http://www.nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
May 3, 2010 – 2:30-4:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Pelham Bay NYPL, 3060 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY. 718-792-6743. http://www.nypl.org/locations/pelham-bay This program is accessible to wheelchairs.
April 29, 2010 – 7:00-8:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 30th Street, Rock Island, IL. http://www.qcs.org/
April 28, 2010 – 4:30PM
An interview on PAULA SANDS LIVE KWQC-TV 6. http://tinyurl.com/ykzfpwl
April 21, 2010 – 2:00-3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at VISIONS – services for the blind and visually impaired – at Selis Manor, 135 West 23rd Street, 1st floor auditorium, NYC. To register, call Blindline 212-625-3301. http://www.visionsvcb.org/
April 20, 2010 – 2:00-3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Melrose NYPL at 910 Morris Avenue (and East 162nd Street), Bronx, NY. 718-588-0110. http://www.nypl.org/locations/melrose
April 10, 2010 – 10:30am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. 860-767-1560. http://www.essexlib.org/
April 7, 2010 – 4-5:30PM
The Transition Network’s Tech Showcase presents: Publishing From Soup To Nuts: Do You Have A Story To Tell? Abby will talk about publishing with an introduction to self-publishing. Not open to the public, but for more information on TTN visit: http://www.thetransitionnetwork.org/
March 24, 2010 – 7:00-8:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., Milford, CT. 203-783-3307. http://www.ci.milford.ct.us/Public_Documents/MilfordCT_Library/library
March 18, 2010 – 6:00-8:00PM
Panelist at Women’s National Book Association Discussion – Book Marketing on the Web: Revisited at Association of Book Publishers, 71 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY. Free to WNBA and AAP members. $10 fee to non-members. Seating limited, please RSVP at: programs@wnba-nyc.org or 212-208-4629. Bring questions or e-mail to: publicity@bookbuzz.com. Twitter hashtag #wnba3-18
March 15, 2010 – 11:45am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at SAJE Community Synagogue, 200 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY. 914-967-6262. www.comsynrye.org/
March 13, 2010 – 11:30-2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at The Loft – Silver Connections, 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY. 914-948-2932. http://www.loftgaycenter.org/seniors.html
March 12, 2010 – 11:45-1:15PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at New Utrecht Brooklyn Library, 1743 86th Street at Bay 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY. 718-236-4086. http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=188
March 10, 2010 – 11:00am EST
Will be chatting with Debbie Mahler on her Technical Tidbits radio show to discuss tips on teaching parents, grandparents, and other technophobes the basics of computers, social media, and the Internet. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/technicaltidbits
March 3, 2010 – 10:00am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT. 203-256-3063. http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/
February 9, 2010 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Mid-Manhattan NYPL, 455 5th Avenue, NYC for NYPL Retirees Association (not open to the public).
January 4, 2010 – 6:30-8:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Mid-Manhattan NYPL, 455 5th Avenue, NYC. 212-340-0837.
December 18, 2009 – 1:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Yorkville NYPL, 222 East 79th Street, NYC. 212-744-5824.
December 16, 2009 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Seward Park NYPL, 192 East Broadway, NYC. 212-477-6770.
December 11, 2009 – 10:30am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Riverdale NYPL, 5540 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-549-1212.
December 9, 2009 – 1:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Morris Park NYPL, 985 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-931-0636.
December 4, 2009 – 3:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Bloomingdale NYPL, 150 West 100th Street, NYC. 212-222-8030.
December 4, 2009 – 10:30am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at St. George NYPL Center, 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY. 718-442-8560.
December 2, 2009 – 11:00am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Baychester NYPL, 2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx, NY. 718-379-6700.
December 1, 2009 – 1:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Van Nest NYPL, 2147 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-829-5864
November 30, 2009 – 11:00am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at New Dorp NYPL, 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY. 718-351-2977.
November 20, 2009 – 9:00-3:00PM
Speaker at Wired Up Seniors at BRICA (Bronx Regional Interagency Council on Aging) conference. The first 100 to register will receive a complimentary copy of “Is This Thing On?”. Jewish Home and Hospital, 100 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY. 718-884-5900. bricaseniors.com
November 17, 2009 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Countee Cullen NYPL, 104 West 136th Street, NYC. 212-491-2070.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – noon
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at The Ladies Benevolent Society, First Congregational Church, Old Lyme, CT. 860-434-5778. www.fccol.org/
Thursday, October 1, 2009 – 11:45am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Community Synagogue, 200 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY. 914-967-6262. www.comsynrye.org/
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 – 3:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at SAGE, 305 7th Avenue, NYC. 212-741-2247. www.sageusa.org/index.cfm
Saturday, July 18, 2009 – 3:00 – 9:00PM
Celebrate East Lyme Day 2009, Main Street, East Lyme, CT. www.celebrateeastlyme.com/
Monday, June 15, 2009 – 10:00am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at
Riverdale Senior Serives, 2600 Netherland Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-884-5900. www.find-us.net/Riverdale/
Friday, June 12, 2009 – 10:30am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center, 415 East 93rd Street, NYC. 212-360-7620. www.isaacscenter.org/
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 – 1:15PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, 343 East 70th Street, NYC. 212-744-5905. www.lenoxhill.org/
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 – 10:30am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Diana Jones Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Center, 319 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY. 718-366-3040. www.rbscc.org
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 – 12:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Hamilton Senior Center, 141 West 73rd Street, NYC. 212-874-0300. projectfind.org/pages/hamilton.html
Monday, June 1, 2009 – 12:30PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Good Companions Senior Center, 334 Madison Street, NYC. 212-349-2770. www.henrystreet.org
Thursday, May 28, 2009 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT. 860-444-5805. www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org
Thursday, May 21, 2009 – 3:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main Street, Manchester, VT. 802-362-2200. www.northshire.com
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 – 2:00-4:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Fairhope Public LIbrary, 501 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. 251-928-7483. www.fairhopelibrary.org
Thursday, April 23, 2009 – noon
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Vroman Bookstore, 694 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA. 626-449-5320. http://www.vromansbookstore.com/
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – 7:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at King’s English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT. 801-484-9100. http://kingsenglish.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 – 7:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ. 480-730-0205. www.changinghands.com
Monday, April 6, 2009 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, PA. 717-626-2255. http://lititzlibrary.org
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 – 6-8:30PM
Panelist at Women’s National Book Association Discussion – Book Marketing on the Web: Publicity, Web Site Development & Advertising. Jefferson Market Branch, NY Public Library, 425 Sixth Avenue, at 10th St., Willa Cather Room. There is no fee to attend, but please RSVP at: programs@wnba-nyc.org or 212-208-4629.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 – 11:00am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at SNAP (Services Now for Adult Persons) of Eastern Queens, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Bldg. #4, CBU #29, Queens Village, NY. 718-454-2100.
Thursday, January 29, 2009 – 2:30-3:45
Moderator of Aging Well Through Technology at the 20th Annual Conference on Aging by the Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City-The Power of Aging: Uncovering the Opportunites in Change . The Grand Ballroom, New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas. 212-398-6565.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 – 12 noon
A brown bag lunch and lecture at the Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton, NY. For reservations call: 631-283-0774 x523.