Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Tommy Douglas branch. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations.
Introduction to WordPress
Audience:
- Adults
- Seniors
Event Type:
- Computer class
- Library instruction
- Workshop
Language:
- English
Branch:
- Tommy Douglas
Join us for this great class!
Create and customize a website, blog, portfolio, or other creative project using WordPress. This interactive workshop will include how to:
• set up your own WordPress.com site,
• customize the look of your site,
• create posts and pages,
• organize your website content,
• navigate around the WordPress dashboard.
Introduction to Lynda.com
Audience:
- Adults
- Seniors
Event Type:
- Computer class
- Library instruction
- Workshop
Language:
- English
Branch:
- Tommy Douglas
Join us for this great class!
Lynda.com includes more than 16,000 courses on software programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and also tutorials on social media and web publishing tools like Facebook, Twitter and WordPress. There are courses on career improvement, productivity, marketing and more. If you want to acquire more business and technology skills then this session is for you. Please bring your own headphones.
Who we were then and who we are now
Audience:
- All ages
- Adults
- Newcomers
Event Type:
- Lectures and Discussions
Language:
- English
Branch:
- Bob Prittie Metrotown
join us for a talk with Deni Paquette, a Métis Elder, educator, and facilitator.
On International Women’s day, join us for a talk with Deni Paquette, a Métis Elder, educator, and facilitator.
LEGO Club at McGill
Audience:
- Children
Event Type:
- Activities and Games
Language:
- English
Branch:
- McGill
Drop in and play with our LEGO collection!
Calling all builders! Kids ages 4 and up are invited to drop in anytime between 1:30pm and 4:30pm to play with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. Moms and dads can join the fun too!
TechPlay at Tommy Douglas: Fun with LittleBits – Ages 7 to 9
Audience:
- Children
Event Type:
- Activities and Games
- Computer class
Branch:
- Tommy Douglas
REGISTRATION FULL – Please call to be added to the waitlist.
Ages 7 to 9
Explore the wonders of circuitry with our collection of LittleBits, an innovative way to experiment and invent with electricity and its applications. This program will feature a short lesson followed by a chance to play with the LittleBits.
BPL Seed Library
Audience:
- Adults
- Seniors
Event Type:
- Activities and Games
Language:
- English
Branch:
- Bob Prittie Metrotown
Browse and borrow from our seed library of vegetables, herbs, and native flowering plants, and connect with fellow gardeners. We’ll also provide basic information on growing specific items and general gardening topics.
Camping 101
Audience:
- All ages
- Teens
- Adults
- Seniors
Event Type:
- Workshop
Language:
- English
Branch:
- McGill
Join Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp team to discover the basics of campsite set up. Explore campsite planning, safe food storage practices, Leave No Trace Principles, and tent set-up. Find out where to go on your dream camping vacation, how to book your site, and what you need to pack for a front-country camping experience. You’ll have the opportunity to practice all of your new-found skills and to ask questions so you feel comfortable and capable setting out on your own adventure.
Teen Summer Reading Club Art Contest
Explore a Career in the Trades
Audience:
- Teens
- Adults
- Seniors
- Newcomers
Event Type:
- Lectures and Discussions
- Workshop
Language:
- English
Branch:
- Tommy Douglas
Are you interested in working in the trades? In this session, learn about getting started, career opportunities, apprenticeships, and what financial support is available.
Presented by Kyle Kozak, Apprenticeship Advisor with the Industry Training Authority.