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 Sep 20, 2024 at 3:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event is full
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Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes4 sessions remaining
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The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Drop in Program
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Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
3:00pm
60 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred device(for example phone, laptop) or platform(for example Windows, Android).
Our BH Tech group will be available to assist you with basic tech questions, as well as point you in the right direction for topics we do not handle.
Here are a few examples of the topics we do not cover:
- Diagnosis and Repair of Devices
- Online banking or shopping-related transactions.
- Unsupported devices (such as Kindles)
In short, we can help you make the best of your devices or applications/tools.
Please bring your own device and library card.
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Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesWhen 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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Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
3:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the Ruth E. Dickinson 2nd floor hub.
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Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other online library services? Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions. **NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS** Please bring your own device and library card.
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Saturday Sep 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
135 minutesJoin us for a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The presentation will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X, available for Windows and MacOS.
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Applicable to cell phones too. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThis lecture is a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The lecture will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS).
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
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.