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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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Mondays, Mar 25, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes4 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Monday Mar 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThink about all the data on your PC; videos of the grandkids playing in a park, photos of your trip to Patagonia (lucky you!), tax records, emails… Now think about whether those files exist anywhere else. If the answer is no, you need to think about backup.
You could lose data due to viruses, fire, theft, tornado, hard disk failure, making an unintended change to a file, or a wayward finger deleting a file. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will discuss various ways you can ensure your important data survives any catastrophe.
If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesMany wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Please register online.
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutesJoin this 1-hour hands-on session to learn how to use learning resources provided by the Ottawa Public Library.
Discover how to access resources like LinkedIn Learning and Creativebug with your library card!
Register to ensure your spot.
The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Teen volunteer training today
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Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - May 08, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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 2nd floor hub.
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Friday Apr 19, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesSorry this event is full
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.
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Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 6:00pm
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 limited. Please pre-register online.
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Monday May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesMany wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
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Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutesJoin this 1-hour hands-on session to learn how to use viewing resources provided by the Ottawa Public Library.
Discover how to access resources like Kanopy, Hoopla, and National Film Board Campus with your library card!
Register to ensure your spot.
The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.