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 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 Apple Basics Bundle! Register before November 30th to receive a $55.00 discount! ***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, December 2, 4, 9, 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

Introduction to Computers – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, January 8 and 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn a computer’s basic parts and functions. Set up your first email account and develop safe internet habits.

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, January 11 and 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about your device’s settings and how to customize them to suit your personal needs.

Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, January 15, 17, 22, 24 from 1:00 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)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, January 29 and 31 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn how to safely store and easily retrieve your precious photos and files. Get helpful tips for using Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive and Dropbox.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 18, 20, 25, 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Excel functions.

Apps for Learning Language – One 2-hour session
FRIDAY, December 13 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Tools to Improve language learning.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, January 13, 15, 20, 22 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.

 DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, November 23 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, November 30 from 1:00 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
FRIDAY, December 6 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, December 7 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, December 14 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, January 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.1

Introduction to Cybersecurity – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, January 25 from 1:00 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.