June 2012 (PDF) - Toronto Public Library
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APRIL — JUNE <strong>2012</strong><br />
COMPUTER & LIBRARY TRAINING<br />
DIGITAL<br />
DESIGN STUDIO<br />
Programs take place in the Learning Centre.<br />
To register, call 416-393-7209 (unless noted).<br />
Digital Design Studio Basics I:<br />
Scanning and Emailing<br />
Learn to scan documents and photos using Photoshop<br />
and email them as attachments, design business cards<br />
and letterheads.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 3, 13, May 5, <strong>June</strong> 5 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Basics II: Websites<br />
Create a basic website with text, hyperlinks and photos<br />
using Dreamweaver. Required prerequisite: Digital<br />
Design Studio Basics I<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 10, 24, May 1, 7, <strong>June</strong> 12 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Basics III: Imaging<br />
Everything you need to know about digital photography<br />
using Photoshop. Learn about resolution and mega<br />
pixels for quality photos, as well as their safe storage.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 16, May 8, <strong>June</strong> 8, 19 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Basics Drop In<br />
Explore the magic of Adobe Photoshop and<br />
Dreamweaver in this non-classroom setting, with staff<br />
available to help. Bring your digital photos and files.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 11, May 16, <strong>June</strong> 6, 20 1 pm<br />
April 21, May 3<br />
10 am<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Training<br />
eBooks and eBook Readers<br />
Staff talk about the different eBook and eAudiobook<br />
collections available through the library, how to access<br />
them and download them to an eBook reader and other<br />
portable devices.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference* April 4, 14, May 15, <strong>June</strong> 5 2 pm<br />
North York Central* May 15 7 pm<br />
Research Skills Part I<br />
An introduction to the library’s print collections and home<br />
page. Keyboarding skills required. Bring your library card.<br />
To register, call 416-393-7209.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 11, May 9, <strong>June</strong> 6 10 am<br />
Gadgets: Our Favourite Devices and Apps<br />
Staff demonstrate iPad, iPhone, Kobo, Creative Zen and<br />
Nano, and introduce downloading books, music and<br />
movies.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 13, May 11, <strong>June</strong> 14 2 pm<br />
Downloading eBooks<br />
A demonstration on downloading and streaming eBooks to<br />
both desk top computers and mobile devices. To register,<br />
call 416-393-7209.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 18, May 12, <strong>June</strong> 19 2 pm<br />
Your City of <strong>Toronto</strong> on the Web<br />
Use the City of <strong>Toronto</strong>’s website to discover your<br />
neighbourhood. Find out about services, programs and<br />
special events. Learn to pay a bill or who your councillor is<br />
and much more.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 19, May 17, <strong>June</strong> 21 2 pm<br />
Powerpoint Basics<br />
Learn to create and edit presentations. Basic keyboarding<br />
and mouse skills required.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference May 16 10 am<br />
Excel Basics<br />
Learn to create and edit spreadsheets. Basic keyboard and<br />
mouse skills required. Program takes place in the Learning<br />
Centre. To register, call 416-395-5674 (North York Central<br />
<strong>Library</strong>) or 416-393-7209 (<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference <strong>Library</strong>).<br />
North York Central April 13, 25, May 11, 29, <strong>June</strong> 14 1:45 pm<br />
<strong>June</strong> 23<br />
10 am<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference <strong>June</strong> 13 10 am<br />
iKit Expo<br />
In the market for an electronic device? Come and explore a<br />
handful of them and get a better sense of what works for<br />
you.<br />
Pape/Danforth April 23 6 pm<br />
Research Skills Part II<br />
Research strategies, including an overview of online<br />
journal and magazine articles. Keyboarding skills required.<br />
Bring your library card. To register, call 416-393-7209.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference April 25, May 23, <strong>June</strong> 20 10 am<br />
Getting Familiar with Facebook<br />
A hands-on introduction to Facebook.<br />
S. Walter Stewart May 24 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.<br />
ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131<br />
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