Digital Inclusion Week 2023

During Digital Inclusion Week (October 2 to 6), join the library for a mix of online and in-person programs about artificial intelligence, digital privacy, smart cities, digital content creation and more. Programs are free and registration is required.
Upcoming Events
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Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryLearn the basics of 3D design using a browser-based program called Tinkercad. You'll learn how to navigate in a 3D environment and create a keychain! Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. All Ages are welcom...
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Digital Expo 2023
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryBroaden your knowledge and enhance your grasp of our changing digital world at the Library's inaugural Digital Expo at the North York Central Library. Hear from local agencies and industry leaders in the fields of artificial...
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Digital Life Skills: Online Health
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: MorningsideDigital Life Skills: Online Safety This is a laptop class for individuals who have basic internet skills and want to learn how to find trustworthy health information online. This class will teach you how to evalua...
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OpenToonz Animation I
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryOpenToonz is a free and versatile open-source animation program. Registration is required. Registration begins June 20 at 12:30pm. Note: Your spot will not be guaranteed after 5 minutes of the start of the program....
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*Class Full* Excel Basics 3: Tables, Pivots and Formula
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: S. Walter Stewart*Class Full* Build on your basic Microsoft Excel skills and learn to use Excel data effectively. In this third session you will: - Sort and filter the data in tables - Learn the basics of...
Digital Equity at Toronto Public Library
In our digital world, access to technology and the Internet, and the skills to navigate and use them are critical for all Torontonians to be successful, connected and well.
Digital Access
No matter your resources or where you live or work, we offer access to the technology, connectivity and supports you need.
- 2,075 public workstations & 4 million workstation users (2019)
- 4.9 million wireless sessions (2019)
- Between January to July 2022, there were 32,240 teen visits to 23 Youth Hubs
- 33.3 website visits (2021)
- 11.1 million electronic circulation transactions — ebooks, eaudiobooks, emagazines, digital music, digital video (2021)
- eLearning resources: 642,000 visits (2021)
- Digital Archive: 174,000 visits (2021)
- 849 Internet Connectivity Kits (free laptop + 2 year data plan) given out since 2019
- 1,000 Wireless Hotspots loaned out (2021)
In 2021, 63.4% of Toronto respondents on the Bridge survey of technology use noted that TPL was their only access to technology services and 80.4% reported increased digital comfort after using one or more technology services.
Digital Literacy
Whether you’re searching for information, filling out a government form, sending an email or developing a prototype for your start-up, you need the comfort and ability to use technology.
- 8 Digital Innovation Hubs, 6 Pop-Up Learning Labs, 1 Fabrication Studio: 2,525 programs, 22,657 learners (2019)
- 21 Learning Centres, 3 Neighbourhood Tech Kits: 1,868 programs, 14,045 learners (2019)
- 2,800 Tech Book a Librarian sessions (2019)
- Seniors Tech Help — 1,113 calls and 300+ one-on-one appointments (2021)
- 2,390 online programs, 114,000 attendees/views (2021)
- Children’s Robotics: 26 branches, 515 robots, 127 robotics programs, 2,011 learners (2019)
- Let’s Learn Tech: 10 Learning Circle programs, 156 learners (2021)
Reading Lists
Additional Resources
- Digital Innovation Hubs
Learn and create with computers, professional software, 3D printers and more. - Digital Innovation Classes
Learn about Photoshop, Python, 3D design and more. - E-Learning
Access free online services that can help you learn new skills. - Innovator in Residence Program
Learn about the technology offered at the library’s Digital Innovation Hubs in a fun and hands-on way.