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

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  • 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 group of adults walks through a forest.

    Listen to Nature: Sound Walk

    The Lab +1 more

    Step outside and open your ears to the music of nature. Together, we’ll explore our local environment through deep listening and use Library technology to capture audio recordings. ​We’ll meet in The Lab for an introduction to the art and history of Sound Walks before heading outdoors for a guided exploration of local soundscapes.  This […]

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  • A grandmother holds a grandchild on her lap as they both look at a smart phone screen.

    Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads

    Connect with Confidence – iPhones and iPads
    The Lab

    Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We […]

    Free

  • French Fun with ALEC | Ages 4 – 7 with Caregiver

    Featured Youth Tech Programs
    The Lab

    Explore ALEC, our new digital resource with educational games for French Immersion families! Join Alec the fox on an adventure through a world populated by magical creatures who will help children lean to read, write, and count in French. Découvrez ALEC, notre nouvelle ressource numérique plein de jeux ludo-éducatifs destinée aux familles avec des enfants […]

    Free
  • Microphone stand with headphones hanging on it in foreground. Acoustic guitar in background.

    Record Acoustic Instruments

    Recording Studio
    Recording Studio +1 more

    Fingerpicking with no pickup? Pick up some recording tips in this hands-on workshop! From woodwinds to percussion, brass to strings, learn techniques for recording your acoustic instruments in the studio or at home. Geared towards instrumentalists with little or no prior recording experience, this workshop invites participants to bring their instruments into the Recording Studio […]

    Free
  • An older couple smile looking at an Andriod while sitting on the couch

    Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets

    Connect with Confidence – Androids
    The Lab

    Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Android Edition! Join our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring your Android device and an idea of what you want to accomplish. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your Android device in a classroom setting! We will […]

    Free