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

  • Two older adults are being shown something on a cellphone by two younger adults.

    Connect with Confidence: WhatsApp for Android

    The Lab

    Are you concerned about your privacy while texting? Are you curious about End-to-End Encryption? Explore WhatsApp, the global mobile messaging platform from Meta. This in-group learning session is exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring along your Android device and your questions about WhatsApp. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore […]

    Free
  • Three iPhones display Apple Maps user interface.

    ​​Get Started with Apple Maps​

    The Lab

    ​​Feeling directionless? Join us and learn how to use Apple Maps to find places online, get directions, and plan multi-stop routes that you can share with friends and family.​  Registration is required and opens on February 1 at 10 a.m.

    Free
  • Extended Reality Moon

    Extended Reality: Make Your Own City on the Moon ​| Grades 5 – 7

    The Lab

    ​​Design, build, and explore! Make your own city on the moon using Delightex. Learn digital design, problem-solving, and collaboration in a playful 3D environment full of imagination and creativity.   ​  Registration is required and opens on March 1 at 10 a.m.

    Free

  • Google Workspace Part 2: Google Photos

    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, learn the basics of Google Photos and how to organize, edit, and share your pictures. This is part […]

    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 […]