Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 2024 digital literacy courses and workshops are listed below. We conduct classes for small groups in our well-equipped classroom, which is accessible by elevator.

For more info or to book a course, please email valerie@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344 and ask for Valerie Tse.

Discounts are available for a second course or workshop paid for within three months of the last class attended.

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Introduction to Computers – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, April 1 and 3 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$85 for everyone
Learn a computer’s basic parts and functions. Set up your first email account and develop safe internet habits.

Introduction to Windows 10 – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, April 1, 3, 8, 10 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the internet, and manage your emails.

Digital Storage, Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
FRIDAYS, March 8 and 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$85 for everyone
Explore options for backing up and storing your information. Learn to use Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive and Dropbox.

Introduction to Cybersecurity – One 2-hour session
MONDAY, March 18 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Find out how to protect yourself against computer viruses.

Device Settings & Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
FRIDAYS, March 22 and April 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$85 for everyone.
Learn how to customize your device settings to suit your needs. And discover new uses for your device, e.g. for home security systems.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

Introduction to Excel  – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, April 2, 4, 9, 11 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, April 15, 17, 22, 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn to manage lists and track budgets.

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
FRIDAYS, April 12, 19, 26, and May 3 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents.

PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour sessions
MONDAY, March 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$75 for everyone.
Learn how to add visual appeal to your slides.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS (One 2-hour session each)

iPads & iPhones Level I – One 2-hour session
THURSDAY, March 21 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
TUESDAY, April 16  from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn basic functions, tips, and tricks for your Apple devices.

Smartphones & Tablets (Android) Level I – One 2-hour session
WEDNESDAY, April 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn the basic functions, tips and tricks for your Android devices.

iPads & iPhones Level II– One 2-hour session
THURSDAY, March 28 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
TUESDAY, April 23 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.

Private instruction customized to your particular needs is also an option. The fee is $50 an hour.

For more info or to book a course, please email valerie@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344 and ask for Valerie Tse.