Welcome to the Elgin County CAP Website
The Community Access Program, otherwise known as CAP, is a Government of Canada Initiative, administered by Industry Canada that aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. Elgin County is proud to host the CAP Program in all 10 Library Branches. The CAP Workers will be helping individuals, community organizations and small businesses improve their knowledge and effective use of the Internet and other related information technologies.
What's Offered
* One-on-one tutorials (beginner to advanced)
* Group Lessons (Email, Internet Searching, Microsoft Office and more)
* Cyber Camps (children oriented fun computer lessons full of games and activities)
* Community Presentations (Seniors Groups, Clubs, and more)
* General Computer Inquiries
* Group Lessons (Email, Internet Searching, Microsoft Office and more)
* Cyber Camps (children oriented fun computer lessons full of games and activities)
* Community Presentations (Seniors Groups, Clubs, and more)
* General Computer Inquiries
See what's new and exciting with the Elgin CAP Program.
Click on the calendar to find out what's happening throughout the County.
Also, click on the "CAP"enings newsletter to see who the feature CAP Worker of the month is and find out about interesting websites and databases.
And don't forget to check out the blog (located in the above menu)
Things to Note:
Using the Public Access Computers
~There are a number of computers available at each branch.
~At least one computer at each branch has a large print keyboard/monitor and ZoomText (onscreen magnifier).
~Wireless is available at all branches (pin number is needed for access).
~Software includes Microsoft Office 2003 and Internet Explorer 8.
~Every branch is equipped with a printer, scanner and fax machine.
~At least one computer at each branch has a large print keyboard/monitor and ZoomText (onscreen magnifier).
~Wireless is available at all branches (pin number is needed for access).
~Software includes Microsoft Office 2003 and Internet Explorer 8.
~Every branch is equipped with a printer, scanner and fax machine.
Signing Up
Computers are available for 1 hour time slots
Sign up at the Library Desk
Even if you are just passing through, you can sign in as a guest.
Sign up at the Library Desk
Even if you are just passing through, you can sign in as a guest.
Common Computer Fees
Black and White Printing: $0.25 per page
Colour Printing: $0.60 per page
CDs: $2.50 each
Colour Printing: $0.60 per page
CDs: $2.50 each
Elgin County