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 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 […]

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  • A group of adults walks through a forest.

    Listen to Nature: Sound Walk

    The Lab

    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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  • Four adults wearing headphones laugh.

    June Podcaster Meet-Up

    Recording Studio
    The Lab

    Are you a local podcaster looking for community? Join us in The Lab for a casual podcaster meet-up! This is a time to share your questions, curiosities, roadblocks, and successes about all things podcasting. Bring audio/video files to share, scripts to workshop, or just yourself! No podcast? No problem! Whether you're just starting to brainstorm, […]

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  • A person holds slides in their hands

    Digitization Basics: Slides and Photos

    Discover Your Digital Library
    The Lab

    Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert slides and photos from analog to digital formats. No specific digitization experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats.  With these new skills, you can then use the digitization equipment in our Community Computer Centre to work […]

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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 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 […]