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CAP is Winding Down!
Our CAP Youth Interns are leaving on March 31st! We have had a great 2011-2012 season and our communities have used this program well. The Elgin County Library CAP program would like to thank all of our patrons and supporters, and we hope to see you all again in September! | 
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What is CAP?
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 CAP offers:
- One-on-one Training Sessions (beginner to advanced)
- Group Lessons (Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Office, the basics)
- Business and Service Club Assistance (web page development, business information on the Internet, group presentations)
- Wii Fun - variety of active games using the Wii gaming system
- Cyber Camps - fun computer lessons full of games and activites
- Community Presentations
- General Computer Inquiries
- Group Lessons (Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Office, the basics)
- Business and Service Club Assistance (web page development, business information on the Internet, group presentations)
- Wii Fun - variety of active games using the Wii gaming system
- Cyber Camps - fun computer lessons full of games and activites
- Community Presentations
- General Computer Inquiries
 | "CAP"enings NewsletterEvery month from September to March we release a newsletter that outlines what's coming up for the month at our branches, and introducing you to our CAP Youth Interns. Click below to download or view our digital version of the latest newsletter! 
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Get Safe on the Net! Elgin CAP has produced a booklet for our patrons to inform you about some of the darker elements of cyberspace, and how to deal with cyber-bullying. You can find it in all our branches, or download it right here!
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Our County-Wide cybercamps
Part of the CAP program is providing group training workshops called cybercamps. Many of them are for school-aged children, but we also offer teen workshops and adult sessions. They are designed to be fun and educational, and our children's cybercamps include online games and crafts. Most branches will offer them a couple times a month throughout the CAP season, and every month there is a County-wide camp that is run at every branch. For more information about the cybercamps coming up near you, select your branch at the top of the page; your local CAP worker will post the date and time on their page. Stay tuned for new cybercamps in September 2012!
Larry the Library Card is Now on Youtube!
Have you seen the Elgin County Library's mascot? He's a life-sized Library card and he spent last fall visiting of all the County Library Branches. Larry the Library Card met all the CAP Youth Interns, and he visited the West Elgin Interactive Showcase, with camcorder in hand. You can visit his Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/LarryLibrary to see all the videos. Or, just click the play button on the video below to see Larry's interview with Erin in Belmont!
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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 (Library card and 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.
- Elgin County Libraries have access to high-speed wireless Internet.
- So come on out to your local library and surf the Internet on your laptop, phone, or ipod!
- To view a map of all the Library Branch locations follow this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=214584831688344099762.0004ac49905967cb119cc
- At least one computer at each branch has a large print keyboard/monitor and ZoomText (onscreen magnifier).
- Wireless is available at all branches (Library card and 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.
- Elgin County Libraries have access to high-speed wireless Internet.
- So come on out to your local library and surf the Internet on your laptop, phone, or ipod!
- To view a map of all the Library Branch locations follow this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=214584831688344099762.0004ac49905967cb119cc
Signing UpComputers 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. | Common Computer FeesBlack and White Printing: $0.25 per page
Colour Printing: $0.60 per page CDs: $2.50 each |
