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We have many technology services that you may not know about and we are working hard to ensure that we are providing the technology services you need, anytime and anywhere.

This Spring, we are expanding our very popular Technology Training with new evening and Saturday classes; please see our Library Events Calendar.

iHelp Technology Service

Have a computer or hi tech gadget problem that you just cannot figure out?
Let the iHelp technology service staff help you with all of your technology needs.
Visit us in person at our Central Library with your questions, send us an email to dsc@picnet.org or give us a call at 905-831-6265 ext 6257.

Hours at the Central Library:
Mondays - Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The iHelp centre provides access to four Apple iMac computers fully that are 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 Compact Flash 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 eReader or iPod pre-loaded with ebooks and audiobooks, or bring in your own iPod or iPhone.
  • Computer and technology advice, Operating System questions for Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux, software recommendations including free and open source alternatives answered by our knowledgeable staff and much more.



The support of the Goverment of Ontario through the Ministry of Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is gratefully acknowledged.

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eReaders and Tablets

Have you just purchased a new eReader, Tablet or Smartphone and need some help getting started?
Find a list of compatible devices which will work with library ebooks.

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eBooks and Audiobooks

Looking for content or having trouble getting books onto your new mobile device?

Download digital media with OverDrive!

Download digital Audiobooks and Ebooks anytime and then transfer to your portable device! Search through OverDrive's collection of downloadable media, download the free software (OverDrive Media Console for Audiobooks and Adobe Digital Editions for Ebooks), and enjoying digital content!

This is a project made possible by the Ontario Ministry of Culture’s $15 Million Investment in Public Libraries.

EBSCO eBooks and Audiobooks
E-books for you to browse and download, including Cliffs Notes. Now you can read some titles offline on popular eBook readers, like the Sony Digital Reader.

eBooks available as well as Downloadable Audiobooks



Audiobookcloud.com

This a streaming audio book library collection of over 1,000 books!

The support of the Goverment of Ontario through the Ministry of Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is gratefully acknowledged.


Although the Library provides access to thousands of ebooks and e-audiobooks, there are some titles that are not available. This is because some publishers, major ones included, do not make their ebooks available for lending through libraries. However, we are actively adding titles to our ebook collection. If you have any particular requests for an ebook or e-audiobook, please make a suggestion using this form.
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Pickering Library in Your Pocket

Pickering Public Library offers many library services which are available as mobile apps.

Pickering Public Library Catalogue

Keep Pickering Public Library in your pocket! PPL Mobile makes it easy to find and discover materials in your favourite library, manage your account, and get the branch and availability information you need.
PPL Mobile app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad
PPL Mobile app for Android.

What you'll need: A valid Pickering Public Library card number and PIN (which is usually the last four digits of your phone number) are required to access your account or place holds.

Freegal Music

Freegal is a digital music service that allows you to search a large collection of music and download songs permanently at no charge. It provides access to hundreds of thousands of major label songs by new & legendary artists from Sony, RCA, Columbia, and Epic, among others.
Freegal Music app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad
Freegal Music app for Android.
For assistance with the Freegal Music App please see our Freegal Music FAQ page.

What you'll need: A valid Pickering Public Library card number and PIN (which is usually the last four digits of your phone number) are required to start downloading music

OverDrive Media Console

Download eBooks and audiobooks from Pickering Public Library directly to your mobile device! OverDrive Media Console gives you on-the-go access to eBooks and audiobooks.
OverDrive Media Console app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad
OverDrive Media Console app for Android
Other OverDrive Media Console apps are available

What you'll need: A valid Pickering Public Library card number and PIN (which is usually the last four digits of your phone number) are required

Mango Languages

Ready to start a conversation? With Mango Languages’ Library Edition App you can get free access to over 30 foreign language courses and 14 English courses taught in the user’s native language.
Mango Languages app from iTunes
Mango Languages app for Android

What you'll need: A valid Pickering Public Library card number and PIN (whihc is usually the last four digits of your phone number) are required to log in. If you wish to save your lessons, you will also need to create an account.

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Printing Services

Need access to a printer, but you also need to do some final changes to your document? Come into the Library and we can provide you with everything you need to get printing.

Scanning and Photocopying

Do you need to make a few copies or digitize documents or photos? We have everything you need to get started.

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Computer Internet Access

Need access to computers with blazing fast internet access? Come to the Library and we’ll help you to get set up on one of our 50 Library Computers. To access the Internet, you will need a valid Pickering Library Card and a PIN number, which is typically the last four digits of your phone number.

Express Computer Stations

Need to check your email or social status updates and are pressed for time? We have Express Computer stations that are convenient, ready to go and easy to use.

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Wifi Internet Access

Looking for a place to try out your new tablet, eReader or laptop or just looking for a quiet place to study with Wifi access? We have a robust and easy to use Wireless Internet service available for you.

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