Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS tapes and 8mm film reels. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Friday Oct 11, 2024 at 11:00am
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesYou’re faced with a dizzying array of choices when buying a PC: Laptop or desktop? Intel or AMD processor? How many processor cores? How much storage capacity? Large or small monitor? Faster processor vs more memory? The list goes on and on!
Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group (OPCUG), will help sort out the options so you can buy the right computer for your needs!
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Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesIf your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows.
Registration required
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Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesGet up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes.
Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesWe are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesDive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Whether your next project is to make a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, or anything else that incorporates text, gain insights on avoiding common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will be shared, including choosing the right typeface, and techniques for creating visually appealing and readable text. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.
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Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesLearn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. Registration required.
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024 at 10:30am
120 minutesRegistration opens on Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 12:00pm
When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory…
Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs.
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024 at 2:10pm
120 minutesLearn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people, framing, and more to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning.