Youth
SPRING DIGITAL PROGRAMS 2016
Minecraft | ages 6+
Bring your own device and imagination and have a great time with other
Minecraft enthusiasts. Brighouse | Fridays, 4-4:45pm.
April 1 - May 27
Get Your Tech On! | ages 7-12
Get hands-on experience with Richmond Public Library’s Digital Learning Collection.
Brighouse | 3:30-5pm, Registered Program.
Wednesday, May 18
Ebook Smartz | ages 7-13
Bring your own device and learn how to access the library’s ebook collection
on Overdrive. Brighouse, Registered Program.
Tuesday, April 26 | 4-5pm
Saturday, May 28 | 2-3pm
Meet Dash and Dot | ages 8-10
Learn about our friendly blue robots, Dash and Dot and explore their
programmable apps. Tuesdays, 4-5pm, Registered Program.
Steveston | April 5
Cambie | April 12
Brighouse | April 19
SketchUp Makers | ages 9-12
In sessions designed by Robokids, learn to use SketchUp, a 3D modelling
program and get certified so you can print your own files on our 3D printer.
Brighouse | Saturdays, 10:30-12pm, Registered Program.
April 9-30
Kids Code Jeunesse: Code Club | ages 9-12
Learn how to program your own interactive stories, games, and animations
with a new Scratch project every week. Brighouse | Fridays, 7-8pm.
April 8 - May 27
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Animation Academy | ages 9-12
Use coding and animation to bring characters on your computer screen to life! The only
limit is your imagination! Brighouse | Tuesdays, 4-5pm.
May 3-31
Evil Genius | ages 10-14
Mad scientists and robot lovers unite and explore our easy-to-use electronic
building tools! Registered Program.
Ironwood | Thursdays, April 7 - May 5, 4-5pm
Introduction to Sculptris | ages 14-17
An introduction to digital sculpture and modelling for film, games, and rapid prototyping.
Brighouse | Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm.
May 7-28
Robokids with Lego Mindstorms Competition | all ages
Come watch 20 elementary school aged children build and program their Lego or Vex
robots to compete in sports such as soccer, basketball and skiing. Brighouse | 2-4pm.
Saturday, April 2
Digital Learning Tour | grades 3+
Calling all educators, home learners and after school care groups. Come see how the
library’s Digital Learning Collection supports STEM education. Brighouse | Wednesdays,
9:30-11am. Please ask a library staff member at the Launchpad or a branch Ask-Me desk.
April 20 - May 25
For more information about these and other programs, visit yourlibrary.ca/events
Brighouse Branch
Cambie Branch
100-7700 Minoru Gate No. 5 & Cambie Rd
604.231.6412
604.273.2223
Ironwood Branch
No. 5 & Steveston Hwy
604.231.6468
Steveston Branch
4111 Moncton St
604.274.2012
Adult
SPRING DIGITAL PROGRAMS 2016
Tech Talks | adults, seniors, teens
Let us make sense of RPL’s digital resources, social media and Overdrive for you.
Brighouse | Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am, Registered Program.
Meet OverDrive | April 5
Meet Hoopla | April 12
Meet Lynda.com | April 19
Meet Zinio & Press Display | April 26
Meet OverDrive | May 3
Meet Facebook | May 10
Meet Instagram | May 17
Meet Twitter | May 24
Computer Basics | adults, seniors, teens
Gain or brush up on basic computer skills with Library Staff-led hands-on
computer training classes. Ironwood | Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm,
Registered Program.
Introduction to Computer Parts + Mouse | April 6, May 4
Microsoft Word & Keyboard Functions | April 13, May 11
Navigating the Internet | April 20, May 18
Web Evaluation & Online Safety | April 27, May 25
Computer Basics for Seniors | 55+
Gain or brush up on basic computer skills with Librarian-led hands-on
computer training classes for seniors. Brighouse | Thursdays, 3-4:30pm,
Registered Program.
Introduction to Computer Parts + Mouse | April 7, May 5
Microsoft Word & Keyboard Functions | April 14, May 12
Navigating the Internet | April 21, May 19
Web Evaluation & Online Safety | April 28, May 26
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CAD for 3D Printing | adults, seniors, teens
Come and learn the basics of Computer Aided Design (CAD) for 3D
printed parts. Brighouse | Thursdays, 7-8pm, Registered Program.
May 5 - June 2
3D Maker Meetups | all ages
Listen to guest speakers, meet other 3D makers and share your knowledge.
Brighouse | Last Thursday of each month, 7-8pm.
April 28, May 26
1-on-1 Digital Help at Brighouse | all ages
Book a 50 minute session with a Librarian and learn how to use RPL’s
digital services. Please ask a library staff member at the Launchpad or a branch
Ask-Me desk.
Using the Online Catalogue and Managing Your Account
Hoopla Digital Video, Music, Audiobooks, and eBooks
Intro to OverDrive eBooks
Intro to eNewspapers
Intro to eMagazines
Intro to Create & Learn
RPL 3D Printer Orientation
For more information about these and other programs, visit yourlibrary.ca/events
Brighouse Branch
Cambie Branch
100-7700 Minoru Gate No. 5 & Cambie Rd
604.231.6412
604.273.2223
Ironwood Branch
No. 5 & Steveston Hwy
604.231.6468
Steveston Branch
4111 Moncton St
604.274.2012