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All programs are free of charge unless otherwise
noted.
New Technology Workshop for Adults 55+
Lifelong Learning Workshop with ETAG (Elder Technology Assistance Group)
Wednesday May 1st 10 am to 1 pm
Burnhamthorpe Library
For Adults 55+
Free
An interactive workshop designed to inform older adults about new technology – Smart
phones, tablets, cloud computing, eReaders, etc
Call Burnhamthorpe Library at 905-615-4635 or register by email at info@etagonline.ca
See
Poster
Lorne Park Library invites women to
attend a session on Women’s Personal Safety.
Larry Camejo, a trained martial arts instructor from Total Empowerment Network will be
discussing how women can develop a better awareness for their personal safety.
Date and time: Tuesday May 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission is free but registration is required. Please call the branch at 905 615-4845. The
program is open to women ages 14+
Lorne Park Library invites you to a
free information session: Life insurance demystified: understanding what coverage you
need, on Wed. May 8 at 1:00 p.m. There are many kinds of insurance available: life,
critical illness, disability, and long-term care. Erica Trigiani and Tony Gallippi of Investors
Group Financial Services will discuss the options and how to decide what is best for you.
Please call 905 615-4845 to register for this session.
Computer Buddies
Central Library, Arts & History
Department
An eight-week program pairing older adults wishing to learn more about computers with teen
volunteers who provide one-on-one instruction Topics covered include use of a mouse &
keyboard, Internet & E-mail basics, social networking (Facebook, Twitter and Skype) and use
of electronic resources available through the Library Website. For more information and to
register, call 905-615-3500, ext. 3660
Lakeview Library
Need help learning basic computer skills? This 4-week computer instruction program pairs up an
older adult, who want to learn more about computers, with a teen volunteer who can assist with
one-on-one mentoring. Inquire at the Front Desk for more information.
Computer Classes
Internet Basics 1 - Mouse
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to using a desktop computer and a computer
mouse.
Central Library Sciences & Business
(2nd Floor)
Saturdays
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22
9 - 10 am
Registration is required. For more information and to register, call Sciences & Business
Department 905-615-3500, ext. 3589.
Internet Basics 2 – Introduction
At this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use a web browsers, how to use Google, and how
to navigate the Mississauga Library System's web page.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
For more information and to register, please call Sciences & Business Department
905-615-3500 ext. 3589
Event Date(s):
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Event Time(s):
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mississauga Central Library,
MBEC (4th Floor)
Cost: Free
More Information: Email: library.sciences@mississauga.ca
Internet Basics 3 – Intermediate
At this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to navigate the Internet, plan trips online,
research movies and health topics, learn about buying online, and view images and video.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
For more information and to register, please call Sciences & Business Department
905-615-3500 ext. 3589
Event Date(s):
Saturday May 18, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Event Time(s):
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mississauga Central Library,
MBEC (4th Floor)
Cost: Free
More Information: Email: library.sciences@mississauga.ca
Internet Basics 4 - E-mail
At this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create an Internet-based E-mail account, send
and receive E-mail messages, add attachments and create an address book.
Central Library:
Sciences & Business (2nd Floor):
Saturday April 27 10 – 11:30 am
MBEC (4th Floor):
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Registration is required. For more information and to register, call Sciences & Business
Department 905-615-3500, ext. 3589
Internet Basics 5 – Facebook
This hands on workshop will teach how to use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload photos,
post links and videos, and learn more about the people you meet.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
For more information and to register, please call Sciences & Business Department
905-615-3500 ext. 3589
Event Date(s):
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Event Time(s):
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mississauga Central Library
MBEC (4th Floor)
Cost: Free
More Information: Email: library.sciences@mississauga.ca
Internet and E-mail for Beginners
Churchill Meadows
Library
Monday April 29
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Social Clubs
Clarkson Library
Chat with friends; meet new people, free coffee, cookies and good company!
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month
February 27
11am - Noon
This program is co-sponsored by Clarkson Community Centre & Library and Sheridan
Villa.
Sheridan Library
Chat with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a free coffee and cookies.
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month
April 10 10 – 11 am
Streetsville Library
“Young at Heart” Older Adult Social Club
Library hours exclusively for older adults and seniors!
11am-12pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month
Guest speakers:
Apr 24: Yvonne Stafford: - Travel Consultant – Travel Safety
May 22: Maureen Etkin – Consultant – Financial Matters
June 26: Marg Rowan – Streetsville Horticultural Society - Gardening
Chat with friends, meet new people and enjoy the library without distraction
Enjoy free coffee, cookies and good company!
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