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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.

  • Monday Dec 11, 2023 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Cantook, Libby and Cloud Library.  With so many options, it can be a bit daunting if you’re using these applications for the first time. Join us for a short presentation about how to access eBooks and audiobooks with the library in a low-pressure environment.  Bring your devices and staff will walk you through how to access our electronic book collections.  

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    Monday Dec 11, 2023 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Think 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.

  • Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Think 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, Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you how to backup your files to keep them safe.

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Get a  Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    Pinterest

    Meeting place:  Teen Zone.

    Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

    One topic per session.

  • Monday Dec 18, 2023 at 2:00pm
    105 minutes

    Learn how to scan documents to your USB and email, use mobile printing and more! Our staff will give a short presentation on how to use library resources to print documents, as well as show examples of how to use the resources so you’ll get practical experience. 

  • Saturday Jan 13, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry 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.

  • Saturday Feb 17, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry 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.

  • Monday Feb 26, 2024 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Come and discover all the amazing things you can access through the Ottawa Public Library Website (Bibliocommons).

    I will do a group PowerPoint and then answer any questions people have.

    Drop in program

  • Friday Mar 15, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry 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.

  • Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult each for one hour per month.

    Volunteers will help older adults with topics such as basic use of devices like desktop computers, tablets and smartphones, internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, and games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.​

    Register in-branch at the 2nd floor hub. Registration opens Tuesday, September 5th at 10 AM.