Calendar

Tech for tots

Sat, Oct 18 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Oct 18 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to children of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Oct 19 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Oct 20 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads... keep reading

TechConnect drop-in technology help

Mon, Oct 20 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet or e-reader? Drop by the library for a 20-minute session with library staff (limit of one question per session). Staff are not able to assist with... keep reading

Windows laptop help

Tue, Oct 21 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for Windows laptops.Bring... keep reading

Stop motion animation movie making

Tue, Oct 21 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you interested in learning how to create stop-motion animation? Join us for this introductory workshop.Participants will work in groups to:Create a script and... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Oct 22 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for this fun after-school open space where you can explore different Collaboratory gadgets and play video games.For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology will be first-come, first-served,... keep reading

Artificial Intelligence for work

Thu, Oct 23 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

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What are ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini? How can you use these or other Artificial Intelligence platforms for work? In this class, we'll introduce you to generative AI, some popular platforms and... keep reading

Introduction to iPad

Fri, Oct 24 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

As tablet computers go, the iPad is the market leader. This class will cover the basics: We'll give an overview of settings, touch navigation options, apps and a couple of cool tools.This is a hands... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Oct 25 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Oct 25 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to children of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Oct 26 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Oct 27 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads... keep reading

TechConnect drop-in technology help

Mon, Oct 27 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet or e-reader? Drop by the library for a 20-minute session with library staff (limit of one question per session). Staff are not able to assist with... keep reading

Mac laptop help

Tue, Oct 28 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for Mac laptops.Bring... keep reading

Stop motion animation movie making

Tue, Oct 28 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you interested in learning how to create stop-motion animation? Join us for this introductory workshop.Participants will work in groups to:Create a script and... keep reading

Android help

Wed, Oct 29 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for Android phones and... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Oct 29 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for this fun after-school open space where you can explore different Collaboratory gadgets and play video games.For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology will be first-come, first-served,... keep reading

Break the Fake: Can you spot the fake?

Thu, Oct 30 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a Hybrid program - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Oct. 27 – 31 is Media Literacy Week, and we will be collaborating with Media Smarts - Canada's centre for digital and media... keep reading

Fact or fake: Online fact checking

Fri, Oct 31 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a Hybrid program - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. October 27-31 is Media Literacy Week, and we will be collaborating with Media Smarts - Canada's centre for digital and media... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Nov 1 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Nov 1 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to children of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Nov 2 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Nov 3 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads... keep reading

Windows laptop help

Tue, Nov 4 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for Windows laptops.Bring... keep reading

Stop motion animation movie making

Tue, Nov 4 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you interested in learning how to create stop-motion animation? Join us for this introductory workshop.Participants will work in groups to:Create a script and... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Nov 5 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for this fun after-school open space where you can explore different Collaboratory gadgets and play video games.For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology will be first-come, first-served,... keep reading

Recording station tour: Video

Wed, Nov 5 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording studio

Join us for an overview of how to record video in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for audio). We will show you how to set up the room and get started with the camcorder/... keep reading

Recording station tour: Video

Wed, Nov 5 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording studio

Join us for an overview of how to record video in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for audio). We will show you how to set up the room and get started with the camcorder and... keep reading

Introduction to Gmail

Fri, Nov 7 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This class will provide an overview of Google's Gmail, showing how to create and manage an account and send and receive email. This class is for those with little to no exposure to email who are... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Nov 8 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Nov 8 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to children of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Nov 9 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Nov 10 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Nov 12 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for this fun after-school open space where you can explore different Collaboratory gadgets and play video games.For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology will be first-come, first-served,... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel

Thu, Nov 13 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is consistently in the top five requirements in job postings. Want to learn MS Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? In these hands-on... keep reading

Introduction to the cloud: Storing and sharing

Fri, Nov 14 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Learn what cloud computing is and how it can be really useful. We'll look at some of the cloud services you may already be using and take some of the fog out of your understanding of the cloud. This... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Nov 15 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Nov 15 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to children of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Nov 16 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Nov 17 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads... keep reading

Windows laptop help

Tue, Nov 18 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for Windows laptops.Bring... keep reading

Stop motion animation movie making

Tue, Nov 18 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you interested in learning how to create stop-motion animation? Join us for this introductory workshop.Participants will work in groups to:Create a script and... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Nov 19 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for this fun after-school open space where you can explore different Collaboratory gadgets and play video games.For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology will be first-come, first-served,... keep reading

Recording station tour: Audio

Wed, Nov 19 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording Station

Join us for an overview of how to record audio in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for video). We will show you how to book and set up the room and get started with the... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel

Thu, Nov 20 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is consistently in the top five requirements in job postings. Want to learn MS Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? In these hands-on... keep reading

Phone photography and photo management

Fri, Nov 21 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Cameras, and the software to work with the images they capture have seen large changes and improvements in the last few years – have you stayed up to date? Come to this class to learn some tips and... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Nov 22 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Nov 22 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to children of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading