Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 2026 digital literacy courses and workshops are listed below. We conduct classes for small groups in our classroom which is accessible by elevator.

*We’re giving a $50 discount if you Register for any 3 of these courses offered in SEPTEMBER: (1. Introduction to Windows 11; (2. Introduction to MacBooks; (3. Device Settings and Digital Accessibility; (4. Digital Storage — Photo and File Management; and (5. Introduction to Cybersecurity. Further details at the bottom of this page.

For more info or to book a course, please email taegans@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344 and ask for Taegan Schell.

Note: Course registrations must be finalized no later than 24-hours prior to the first scheduled session.


COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

*Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, September 14, 16, 21 and 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

*Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

*Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 28 and 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about your device’s settings and how to make using it more comfortable and convenient for you.

*Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 28 and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn how to safely store and easily retrieve your precious files and photos. Get helpful tips for using Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive and Dropbox.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, August 31 and September 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS, October 5, 7, 9 and 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, October 14 and 16 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn the basics of graphic design, to create posters, presentations, and more using a free account with Canva.com.

*PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, October 17 and 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

*Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS, October 19, 21, 23 and 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn basic functions, tips, and tricks for your Apple devices.

iPhones and iPads Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.

*Introduction to Cybersecurity – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing and online scams.

Social Media Series: Facebook – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn to connect with friends and family online using Facebook.

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn basic functions, tips, and tricks for your Android devices.

Smartphones and Tablets Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android devices have to offer.

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.


ACTIVE PROMOTIONS

*More Learning More Savings
When enrolling in two 2-hour courses, or two 4-hour courses receive $30 off of your subtotal.

PC Basics Builder Bundle:

Register for any 3 of these courses offered in SEPTEMBER to receive a $50 discount from your total.
Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, September 7, 9, 14 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 21 and 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about your device’s settings and how to make using it more comfortable and convenient for you.

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 28 and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn how to safely store and easily retrieve your precious files and photos. Get helpful tips for using Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive and Dropbox.

Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing and online scams.

Intro Office Suite Bundle:
Register for these 3 upcoming courses offered in October to receive a $50 discount from your total.

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS, October 5, 7, 9 and 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, October 17 and 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS, October 19, 21, 23 and 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

 

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 taegans@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344 and ask for Taegan Schell.