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 […]

  • Make and Edit Short Videos with Canva

    The Lab

    Unlock your creativity with Canva video editing! This fun, beginner-friendly program shows you how to design and edit videos that stand out—perfect for social media, work, or personal projects.  

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  • 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 […]

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  • A branded "Breakout" box on a table. It is locked with several locks. Multiple clues, a cipher wheel, and a blacklight flashlight are also on the table.

    Family Escape Room: Planetarium Pandemonium | Ages 6+ with caregiver

    Featured Youth Tech Programs
    The Lab

    The planetarium is hosting a viewing party for the solar eclipse, but it's an exclusive event for only the solar-savvy. Explore the planetarium, learn about the solar system, and prove your space smarts to earn your spot on the observation deck! Work together with other families, use literacy skills, creativity, and critical thinking to find […]

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  • Sketching on an iPad

    Hike ‘n’ Sketch: Digital Nature Journal

    The Lab

    Take your creativity outdoors! Use the Library’s iPads to try nature photography and botanical sketching in our local green spaces! This session offers guided instruction and learning resources for using Procreate for iPad. Library iPads will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own iPad with Procreate, or iPhone with Procreate Pocket installed. If […]

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