Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 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 Intro Office Suite Bundle Discount for February 2026.

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

*Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, February 18, 20, 25 and 27 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, March 4, 6, 11 and 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
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)
MONDAYS, March 9 and 16 from 10:30 am to 12:30 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

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, February 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

*Advanced Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, February 4, 6, 11 and 13 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 hours)
MONDAYS, February 9 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.

*Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, February 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

*PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, February 21 and 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

*Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn professional applications of Word with unified document styles, formatting, layout, citations, tables and mail-merge.

*PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, March 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, March 18, 20, 25 and 27 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

Advanced Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 30, April 1, 6 and 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

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.

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, February 7 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, February 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android devices have to offer.

There’s an App for That! – One 2-hour Session
FRIDAY, February 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Discover the Apps that will make your life easier.

Apps for Learning Languages – One 2-hour Session
FRIDAY, February 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
A guided tour of online tools and resources to improve language learning.

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, March 7 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, March 21 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, March 28 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.

*Intro Office Suite Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by January 31st to receive a $50 discount from your total.
Seniors: $390 -> $340, Members: $400 -> $350, Non-Members: $420 -> $370.

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WESNESDAYS, February 2, 4, 9, and 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WESNESDAYS, February 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, February 21 and 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

*Intermediate Office Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by February 28th to receive a $50 discount from your total.
Seniors: $365 -> $315, Members: $375 -> $325, Non-Members: $395 -> $345.

Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 2, 4, 9, and 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn professional applications of Word with unified document styles, formatting, layout, citations, tables, and mail-merge.

Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, March 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.

 

 

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.