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 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

  • Springtime Simbrix Fun | Grades 3 – 5

    The Lab

    It's springtime! Do you like art? Come join us in The Lab for an evening of pixel art creation with Simbrix! Registration is required and begins on February 1 at 10 a.m.  

    Free

  • LEGO Stop Motion Animation | Grades 4 – 7

    The Lab

    ​​Join us for a class that combines two of our favourite things: animation and LEGO! You will work together to create a short film.​  Registration is required and opens on February 1 at 10 a.m.

    Free
  • A cat with an upside down popcorn cup on its head sits on a laptop.

    Code a Silly Story with Python | Grades 3 – 5

    The Lab

    Do you like stories but wish they were sillier? It’s time to embrace your inner Dav Pilkey and write your own! Work with friends to create a Madlib story using Python coding and create the silliest stories possible.  Registration is required and opens on February 1 at 10 a.m. 

    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 […]