1200 Atwater Ave., Westmount, Québec H3Z 1X4
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)
TUESDAY and THURSDAY, May 21 and 23 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, June 5 and 7 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, April 22, 29, May 6, 13 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, June 10, 12, 17, 19 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the internet, and manage your emails.
Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, May 4 and 11 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$85 for everyone
Learn the basics of graphic design to create posters, make slides for presentations and more, using a free account with Canva.com.
COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS
Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, April 15, 17, 22, 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, May 7, 9, 14, 16 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, June 10, 12, 17, 19 from 5:30 pm 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)
THURSDAYS June 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents.
Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
SATURDAYS, May 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Includes advanced formulas and functions, cross-referenced data and charts.
Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, May 6, 8, 13, 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Work with additional tools and mail merge functions.
Apps for Language Learning – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, May 25 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone.
Tools to improve language learning.
DEVICE WORKSHOPS (One 2-hour session each)
iPads & iPhones Level I – One 2-hour session
TUESDAY, April 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 22 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
FRIDAY, June 14 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
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.
Buying a Device – One 2-hour session
THURSDAY, May 2 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
MONDAY, June 3 from 10:30 to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Inform yourself before buying a PC, laptop or tablet.
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.c