Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our Fall 2025-Winter 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 PC Basics Builder Bundle Discount for courses early in 2026.

And we’re offering Holiday Gift Certificates for courses, workshops and private instruction. Give the gift of digital independence this holiday season!

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


COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

*Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, January 3 and 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 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 Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, January 5, 7, 12, and 14 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.

*Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, January 19 and 21 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.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Session
FRIDAYS, December 5 and 12 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.

*Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, December 15, and 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

*Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, January 7, 9, 14, and 16 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

Web Design Basics – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, January 19, 21, 26, and 28 from 1:00 am to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn the fundamentals of website design, development, and maintenance using
WordPress.com blog/website.

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, January 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, December 6 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, December 13 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
FRIDAY, December 19 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

*Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
FRIDAY, January 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.

*Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, January 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, January 24 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, January 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.


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 Bundle:

Register for 3 courses by January 2nd to receive a $50 discount from your total.
Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, January 3 and 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 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 Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, January 5, 7, 12, and 14 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.

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, January 19 and 21 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.

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
FRIDAY, January 16 from 1:00 am to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.

Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, January 17 from 1:00 am to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

 

 

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.