CAP Centres
The North Grenville Public Library has received several CAP grants to develop CAP centres at all of our branches. Use the following links to find out more details about your local CAP Centre ...

» Kemptville Branch » Oxford Mills Branch

» Burritt's Rapids Branch » South Gower Branch

» View all CAP Centre Hours

CAP Services

	Cost	Kemptville Branch	South Gower Branch	Oxford Mills Branch	Burritt's Rapids Branch
CAP Services
Public Access Computers	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Children's Computer	FREE	No	Yes	No	No
Internet Access	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
B & W BubbleJet Printer ($/sheet)	$0.25	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Colour BubbleJet Printer ($/sheet)	$1.00	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
B & W Laser Printer ($/sheet)	$0.50	Yes	No	No	No
Photocopier ($/sheet)	$0.15	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Scanner	FREE	Yes	No	No	No
Internet & Computer Training	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Online Library Catalog	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Software / Programs
Microsoft Word	FREE	Yes	No	No	No
Microsoft Excel	FREE	Yes	No	No	No
Microsoft Access	FREE	Yes	No	No	No
Microsoft PowerPoint	FREE	Yes	No	No	No
Microsoft Publisher	FREE	Yes	No	No	No
Open Office	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
TumbleBooks for Kids (Online)	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internet Explorer	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NetLibrary Sign Up	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Acrobat Reader (.pdf files)	FREE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Cost	Kemptville Branch	South Gower Branch	Oxford Mills Branch	Burritt's Rapids Branch

Computer Training
As part of the CAP program, the NPGL employs a CAP Worker from time to time. The CAP Worker offers training programs and sessions in various subjects, depending on the worker's skills and experience.

Training session information will be posted here and on our homepage.


We are currently not offering any training. Please check back for announcements on training.

Online Tutorials

The World Wide Web provides hundreds of free online tutorials on nearly every subject you can imagine. Take one of these free tutorials and learn something new today!


NGPL Computer & Internet Beginner Tutorials

» Basic Computer Terminology
» Computer Maintenance
» Changing Desktop/Background Settings
» Changing Screensaver Settings
» Windows User Account Settings

» Using Copy & Paste
» Creating Folders & Files
» Creating Shortcuts on Your Desktop
» Keyboard Shortcuts
» Burning Files to a CD
» iTunes to iPod
» Windows Media Player
» Create Videos in Windows Movie Maker
» Copying Photos from a Camera to Computer
» Removing Software From Your Computer

» Welcome to the Internet
» Accessing the Internet
» Using the Internet Browser
» Searching on the Web
» Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
» Sending Email
» Adding Contacts to an Email Account
» Store & Edit Your Photos Online with PhotoBucket

» Downloading Audiobooks in the OverDrive Digital Library
» Placing an Online Ad on UsedEverywhere.com
» Sending & Receiving Text Messages

Free Online Learning Providers

» So You Wanna.com
» Learnthat.com: Free Tutorials, Computer Courses, Business, and more!
» Third Age Learning Centre: Free Classes

Gardening Tutorials

» Global Garden: Garden Basics
» Gardening for Beginners: A Free Gardening Encyclopedia
» Elisabeth C. Miller Library: Gardening on the Internet Tutorial
» So You Wanna Grow a Window Garden?

Genealogy Tutorials

» Introduction to Geneaology: A Free Online Course
» History WORKS: Uncovering Family History and Sharpening Research Skills
» RootsWeb Guide to Tracing Family Trees
» Finding Your Ancestors: Free Online Genealogy Course
» Beginner's Guide to Family History Research
» One-Stop Beginner's Genealogy

Interior Decorating Tutorials

» Interior Design 101
» So You Wanna Decorate Your Apartment (Cheaply)?
» So You Wanna Use Feng Shui?

Internet Skills

» Online Tutorials: Using the Mouse and Much More!
» Surf the Web: Web Browsers
» Back to School: The Electronic Library Classroom 101
» Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial
» Bare Bones 101: A Basic Tutorial on Searching the Web

Personal Computer (PC) Skills

» Microsoft Office Online: Tutorials & Training
» Microsoft Office 2000 Tutorials: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and FrontPage
» Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial

Typing Tutorials

» Learn2Type
» Typing Pal Online
» Typing Tutor for Beginning Typists

Web Design Tutorials

» So You Wanna Design Your Own Web Page?
» So You Wanna Learn the Basics of HTML?
» HTML Tutorial
» HTML Goodies
» Webmonkey: The Web Developer's Resource
» Dynamic Drive (Free Scripts)
» JavaScript Tutorial
» JavaScript City: Free JavaScripts
» Beginner's Guide to DHTML
» The Complete CSS Tutorial

Writing & Publishing Tutorials

» How to Write an Essay
» How to Write a Novel in 100 Days or Less
» So You Wanna Write a Children's Book?
» How to Become a Writer Who Writes
» Travel Writing 101
» Informative Articles About Writing and Publishing

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Ontario Learn - www.ontariolearn.com
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eGovernment Links

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Service Ontario - http://www.serviceontario.ca/

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Contact
There are many ways to contact the NGPL CAP sites. Use any of the following methods to have your questions answered:

CAP Centre Administrator: Sue Higgins
Phone: (613) 258-4711
Fax: (613) 258-4034
Email: shiggins@ripnet.com