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 […]

  • Sketching on an iPad

    Hike ‘n’ Sketch: Digital Nature Journal

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    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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  • Computer Essentials III: Browsing and Searching the Internet

    Computer Essentials
    The Lab

    In this class, you’ll learn how to use a web browser program, search for websites, and use Google Maps. Basic computer experience, or completion of our Computer Essentials I class, is required.  After this class, you will be able to:  Identify an Internet Service Provider and ways to connect to the Internet  Recognize commonly used […]

    Free
  • Excel logo over matrix background

    Excel Essentials: Charts

    Excel Essentials
    The Lab

    ​​​​Learn how to get the most out of Excel by using charts and graphs to visualize your data and information.​​​  Register for each Excel Essentials program you wish to attend individually: Getting Started - Friday, May 1st, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Formulas - Friday, May 8th, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Charts - Friday, May 22nd, […]

    Free
  • People using the Recording Studio

    Recording Studio Orientation

    The Lab

    The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms of use, how to care for equipment, booking procedures, and an overview of the studio’s capabilities and limitations. 

    Free