Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 2025 digital literacy courses and workshops are listed below. We conduct classes for small groups in our well-equipped and air-conditioned classroom which is accessible by elevator.

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

*** Ask about our upcoming PC Basics Bundle! You’ll get a $50 discount if you register for three courses by April 5, 2025: Introduction to Windows 11, Device Settings and Digital Accessibility, and Introduction to Cyber Security.***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

*Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour sessions
Mondays and Wednesdays, April 7, 9, 14, and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

*Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 hours)
Monday and Wednesday, April 21 and 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about a wide array of devices and how to customize them to suit your personal needs.

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions
MONDAYS, May 5 and 12 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about a wide array of devices and how to customize them to suit your personal needs.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hours Sessions (4 hours)
Fridays, April 4 and 11 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.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 hours)
Mondays and Wednesdays, April 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Excel functions.

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, May 7, 9, 14, and 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

*Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, May 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

*PowerPoint Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, May 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
Saturday, April 5 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, April 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android devices have to offer.

*Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
Saturday, April 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

Buying a Device – One 2-hour Session
FRIDAY, May 2 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Inform yourself before buying a PC, laptop or tablet.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, May 3 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, May 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, May 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.

*April PC Basics Bundle:

Introduction to Windows 11

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility

Introduction to Cyber Security

Non-members ($325)$275, Members ($315)$265, Seniors ($310)$260

*Introduction to Microsoft Office Bundle:

Introduction to Word

Introduction to Excel

PowerPoint Level I

Non-members ($375)$325, Members ($355)$305, Seniors ($345)$295

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.