To celebrate Digital Literacy Day, we are hosting a Let's Learn Tech IoT Lab at Toronto Reference Library! At this 2-hour beginner workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience in Raspberry Pi and Arduino. They will learn about the Let's Learn Tech Online program and career options in IoT. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning […]
Northern District Branch celebrates Digital Literacy Day on May 31 with our Binary Code Bracelets for Kids program. Toronto Public Library joins the City of Toronto and partners in the academic, arts, corporate and non-profit communities to commemorate the inaugural Digital Literacy Day by hosting programs that showcase our digital and technology resources and staff expertise. An important […]
Digital Literacy Day is May 31. As part of this special day, Agincourt branch is hosting a variety of events to engage and encourage all customers from different interests and skill levels. The Adobe Creative Suite is one of the most powerful and popular set of applications that have ever been offered. If you're interested […]
Almost two billion people have accounts on Facebook. More than 40 million of those rely on Facebook’s basic services to access the Internet. Facebook owns the most-heavily-used messaging service in the world (WhatsApp – with over a billion installs), as well as the most popular ‘photo-sharing’ platform in Instagram – over 800 million active […]
On Thursday, April 19th, we are very excited to host and take part in the next Toronto Music Technology Meetup led by Alan Cross, an internationally recognized musicologist and host of the world’s longest-running music radio documentary, The Ongoing History of New Music. This MeetUp is for anyone interested in music, technology and where the two […]
Have you ever bought a USB charger and been elated over the good price? The downside is that you may have purchased a device that might damage your phone, laptop or any device that requires a USB. The potential dangers of a faulty USB charger include the following: It could be a fire hazard. Your charger […]
After taking our 3D Certification Class many people ask the Digital Innovation Hub staff members, “What can I 3D print?” Because the possibilities are almost endless it can be quite daunting! Previously, we’ve suggested some neat tools and clever storage containers as well as holiday ornaments. How about some helpful accessories for your laptop or […]
In short, yes. If someone asked you what code is would you know how to answer them? Is coding some foreign concept to you? What if I told you that you are surrounded by code every day of your life; every red light you pull up to, every text message you send, every alarm you […]
Hey teachers! Are you looking for different ways to incorporate STEM – AKA STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) – into your lesson plans? Benefits of using STEM/STEAM principles in your classroom include: engaging reluctant learners and creating responsible digital citizens. As part of Toronto Public Library's mandate to support innovation, the Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH) […]
With the turning of the New Year, and the miserable weather Toronto gets every January, you might be forgiven for keeping your head nestled firmly under the covers, hoping cold would pass and you could go on, oblivious to the miseries outside the window, and to those lurking inside our computers, too. Since last I […]