Have a computer or hi tech gadget problem that you just cannot figure out? Let the iHelp team help you. Come in person with your questions or give them a call at 905-831-6265 ext 6257.

Hours at the Central Library
Mondays - Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

iHelp is the Pickering Public Library's new digital services and media centre. This new service desk is located at the Central Library, opened Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The iHelp centre will provide access to five Apple iMac computers fully stocked with state-of-the-art media creation software and two photo printing and scanning kiosks. Specifically, library clients will be able to:

• Print digital photos from many makes of digital cameras as well as from digital photo media such as CompactFlash and SD cards.
• Scan and convert old print photos to a digital format and archive these onto a CD/DVD or flash drive.
• Use Adobe PhotoShop to create and edit photos and other pixel-based digital imagery.
• Use Adobe Illustrator to create and edit vector-based digital imagery such as logos and other digital art.
• Use Adobe InDesign to create and edit sophisticated print-based page layouts such as books, pamphlets and flyers.
• Use Apple GarageBand to create that musical masterpiece for your blog or podcast.
• Use Apple Final Cut Express to create and edit digital video for your website or create a DVD to display on your television.
• Sign out a Library iPod pre-loaded with audiobooks, or bring in your own iPod or iPhone. see Do you want an iPod with your audiobook? for more details.
• Computer and technology advice, operating system questions for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, software recommendations including free and open source alternatives answered by our knowledgeable staff and much more.