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Binary Code Bracelets for Kids
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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... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2018 at The Innovation Hubs
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Hi Wanda, Good question - in *ideal* conditions scanners would be cleaned with a special cleaner and we'd all use lint-free gloves to handle both the machine and our originals. Unfortunately in a public environment the scanners can get some heavy use. The scanners in the Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH) are cleaned most often but if you encounter a scanner which has fingerprints, etc., check in with staff about cleaning it. If you are doing some negative or slide scanning in the DIH or one of the enhanced Learning Centres my tip is to bring some canned air with you to remove dust on your transparencies. You will need to use the slide/negative holders which are designed to prevent scratches and hold your originals in the correct position for scanning. Ask staff for those holders. Happy digitizing!
Toggle Commented Dec 5, 2017 on Digitize Your Memories in Time for the Holidays at The Innovation Hubs
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Hi Sandra, Thank-you for the tip - I just downloaded the app and am eager to play with it! Sometimes fast and easy is all we need. For other tasks TPL is able to help.
Toggle Commented Dec 5, 2017 on Digitize Your Memories in Time for the Holidays at The Innovation Hubs
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Digitize Your Memories in Time for the Holidays
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The holidays are a time for memories, sharing and family, so why not scan some of those precious family photos and send them to family via email, share them online or even have custom photobooks printed as gifts. You may be wondering – how do I get my pictures from... Continue reading
Posted Dec 1, 2017 at The Innovation Hubs
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Free access to Adobe and more!
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Six Toronto Public Library Learning Centres have been enhanced with new, faster PCs and the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software. Building on the success of our Digital Innovation Hubs, TPL now offers library customers free access to creative digital tools across the city: Cedarbrae Fairview Maria A. Shchuka... Continue reading
Posted Jul 3, 2017 at The Innovation Hubs
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Fun for you and the kids: learn about 3D Printers, MaKey MaKey and more
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If you are looking for fun and the chance to learn something new on your holiday break why not come down to the library and check out one of our classes: New Classes Added! Toronto Reference Library - 789 Yonge St, north of Bloor 3D Printer Certification Wed Dec 28,... Continue reading
Posted Dec 27, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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Gift Idea: Create Your Own Book
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It's not too late to consider a self-published book as a gift for the holiday season -- and you can do the printing right here at the library with Asquith Press! Consider these ideas: your favourite childhood story a collection of family recipes those poems you've had tucked away for... Continue reading
Posted Nov 21, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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New Class - Audio Editing: Ableton Live Basics Workshop
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If you are interested in Audio Editing this new class at the Toronto Reference Library is a must. Audio Editing: Ableton Live Basics Workshop Where: Toronto Reference Library Learning Centre #1 When: Monday Oct 24, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. [Registration now open] or Monday Nov 21, 6 p.m. -... Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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Editing for Writers
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Are you writing a book? Do you have an unfinished novel or collection of stories tucked away in a desk drawer? Why not attend an Editing Workshop with Maggie Morris and pick up some tips to bring your project back to life? Her next class is on Friday Sep 30,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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New Software at the Digital Innovation Hub, Toronto Reference Library
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We have added all sorts of great new software at Toronto Reference Library's Digital Innovation Hub. We hope some of these will work for your next digital project! To use these, and other tools and tech in the Digital Innovation Hub, all you need is a valid Toronto Public Library... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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Choosing Your Book Size for Asquith Press
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Asquith Press is a book printing service that lets you design and print quality perfect bound paperback books at a low price. This is the first in a series of tip sheets to help you format your book for a professional look. Because you are your own publisher, you can... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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Asquith Press Author Appears on the Marilyn Denis Show
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When Crystal Adair-Benning needed 80 copies of her forthcoming book Wedding Planner Problems for her appearance on the Marilyn Denis show she turned to Asquith Press, Toronto Public Library’s book printing service, to get the copies printed quickly. We asked Crystal about her experience as a first-time author. How did... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2016 at The Innovation Hubs
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Q & A with Yifat Shaik - Our 3D Design Innovator in Residence
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Meet Yifat Shaik, Innovator in Residence, Toronto Reference Library. Aspiring and practicing 3D designers are already learning about 3D design from the multi-talented Yifat Shaik through her workshops, 3D design meet-ups, and lectures. Yifat's experience includes game design, illustration (using both traditional and digital media), 2D animation, graphic design, 3D... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2015 at The Innovation Hubs
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3D Innovator in Residence - New deadline July 24, 2015
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Toronto Public Library is hiring a 3D artist for a unique and fun job: our Fall 2015 Innovator in Residence. The six-week residency will take place September-October at the Digital Innovation Hub at Toronto Reference Library. The recently-opened Hub is a learning and creation space that gives anyone with a... Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2015 at The Innovation Hubs
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Soldering Can Be Fun
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On Sat. June 27, 2015 Toronto Reference Library hosted a Soldering Workshop in the Browsery. Happily the rain did not dampen anyone's enthusiasm for learning a new skill. Over two hours nearly 50 rocket ships and Snowbots were made by young and old alike. Don't worry if you missed the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2015 at The Innovation Hubs
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Learn How to Solder at the Toronto Reference Library
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Soldering Workshop Learn how to solder at the library! You will assemble a small rocket ship or snowbot using a hot soldering iron, and you'll leave with your creation! The Soldering Workshop runs from 10 am to 12 noon. Register for one of the four sessions. Choose your start time:... Continue reading
Posted Jun 19, 2015 at The Innovation Hubs
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Why Wearables: Examining Wearable Media in Contemporary Culture
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Join us for the second of two fascinating talks on technology, part of our new Innovator-in-Residence program. Wearable technology is an emerging discipline, with lots of buzz surrounding it in the news. How will this change our lives? Do we need wearable technologies? This talk will unpack the history of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 16, 2015 at The Innovation Hubs
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Technology: Why "Easy" is a Myth
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Join us for the first of two fascinating talks on technology, part of our new Innovator-in-Residence program. Technology: Success and Failures (or why I don’t like the word easy) Ever have something that didn’t work out? Or a surprise challenge that you weren’t expecting from a project? Ever been standing... Continue reading
Posted Jun 10, 2015 at The Innovation Hubs
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3D Print Your Ornaments
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A number of people have visited the Toronto Reference Library (TRL) Digital Innovation Hub this month to print seasonal items such as ornaments for the tree. Many have downloaded and printed items from websites such as Thingiverse and Instructables. And this Saturday a boy named Marco, and his mother, came... Continue reading
Posted Dec 16, 2014 at The Innovation Hubs
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Don't Toss it, Fix it! at the Repair Cafe
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Those amazing folks at the Repair Cafe return to the Toronto Reference Library this weekend: Saturday August 9, 10 am - 2 pm., Beeton Auditorium Don't throw it away, fix it! Bring a broken household item to the Repair Cafe where you can get help fixing it. Volunteers fix household... Continue reading
Posted Aug 7, 2014 at Toronto Reference Library Blog
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Work for Yourself, Not by Yourself
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Whether you are a freelancer, a startup, or even a small business, consider breaking away from your home office and all the distractions of home. Grab your laptop, leave the cafe, and head for a creative, community, coworking space designed for productivity and networking. What is coworking? Coworking is a... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2014 at The Innovation Hubs
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TRL Program Calendar August 2013
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Here is our August Calendar of Programs and Events for the Toronto Reference Library. Hope to see you at the library soon! Click on each image below to enlarge or Download The August 2013 @TRL programs calendar as a pdf file. For a full list of library programs to browse... Continue reading
Posted Jul 25, 2013 at Toronto Reference Library Blog
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TRL Program Calendar July 2013
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Here is our July Calendar of Programs and Events for the Toronto Reference Library. Hope to see you soon! Click on each image to enlarge or Download The July 2013 @ TRL Calendar as a pdf file. For a full list of library programs to browse or search please check... Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2013 at Toronto Reference Library Blog
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TRL Program Calendar June 2013
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Here is our June Calendar of Programs and Events for the Toronto Reference Library. Hope to see you soon! Click on each image to enlarge or Download TRL Calendar June 13 as a pdf file. For a full list of library programs to browse or search please check out our... Continue reading
Posted Jun 13, 2013 at Toronto Reference Library Blog
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TCAF 2013: Toronto Comic Arts Festival on now!
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Calling all comic fans! TCAF or the Toronto Comic Arts Festival is back at the Toronto Reference Library for another year of fun and fandom. Join us today and tomorrow, Sat May 11 (9am-5 pm), Sun May 12 (11am-5pm) for a day packed with events and programs and featured guests.... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at Toronto Reference Library Blog
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