The Lab

The Library has automatic entrance doors. Each floor is accessible by elevator and includes wheelchair-accessible washrooms. The Main Floor and Second Floor have gender-neutral single-stall accessible washrooms. For directions to the Library and parking information, visit our Location & Hours page.

 

The Lab 

 

The Lab is located on the Lower Level of the Library, accessible by elevator and automatic doors. Inside The Lab are adjustable rolling chairs and tables that are 71.4 centimetres high. Content presented during the program is projected with automatically generated English captions onto screens at the front and sides of the space. Magnifiers are available for reading print content.

 

If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact us. We welcome your inquiries and will do our best to ensure your full participation in our event. Learn more about Accessibility at the Library.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Four adults wearing headphones laugh.

    April Podcaster Meet-Up

    Recording Studio
    The Lab

    Are you a local podcaster looking for community? Join us in The Lab for a casual podcaster meet-up! No podcast? No problem! Whether you're just starting to brainstorm, or you're developing season eight, this is your chance to network with local creators, share tips and tricks, and get inspired. Registration is recommended. Drop-ins are welcome […]

    Free
  • A woman wearing glasses navigates a tablet while a man with white hair and a beard uses a smart phone.

    Device Clinic

    Device Clinics
    The Lab

    Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]

  • A woman wearing glasses navigates a tablet while a man with white hair and a beard uses a smart phone.

    Device Clinic

    Device Clinics
    The Lab

    Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]

  • Children playing with Osmo game pieces; the things they are creating appear on the iPads in front of them. Playful cartoon characters are in the centre of the image.

    Augmented Reality Games with Osmo | Grades 3 – 5

    The Lab

    Have hands-on fun practicing coding and problem-solving using Osmo educational games that combine real world and digital play. Registration is required and opens on March 1 at 10 a.m. 

    Free

  • Google Workspace Part 4: Google Sheets

    Google Workspace
    The Lab

    Google Workspace is a suite of cloud-based applications that can help you with storage, graphic design, and word processing. This five-part series will teach you how to integrate these digital tools into your workflow. In this session, you will learn the basics of Google Sheets and how to organize data, create simple formulas, and build […]

    Free
  • A woman wearing glasses navigates a tablet while a man with white hair and a beard uses a smart phone.

    Device Clinic

    Device Clinics
    The Lab

    Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]