TECH CAFE

Inspired by society’s increasing reliance on technology during the pandemic, the BiblioTech Connect project aims to make using tech devices more accessible to seniors. Our approach includes lending out free tablets with built-in internet to seniors at home, hosting an in-person Tech Café for digital literacy opportunities, and offering ongoing one-on-one volunteer support.

Illustration by YD Volunteer, Jami F.

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TECH LENDING

Seniors who are current members of the YD may borrow a tablet for two weeks at a time. Rentals and returns will take place at the in-person Tech Café at Galeries du Parc. If you cannot attend the Tech Café but are still interested in borrowing a tablet, please contact us to organize a tablet delivery and pickup.

tech help at the Yellow door

Our Generations program offers a Tech Help program, where senior members are matched with a trained volunteer. We recommend all members who borrow a tablet sign up to have a Tech Help volunteer for additional support. 

IN-Person Tech Cafe

The in-person Tech Café is open to all community members. Bring your own device or borrow a Yellow Door tablet, and have your tech questions answered! We will have volunteers present to provide one-on-one support, educational presentations aimed at improving digital literacy skills, and opportunities for small group tech projects. We strongly encourage those who are borrowing a tablet for the first time to attend these sessions to facilitate their user experience.

The Tech Café takes place every other Thursday from 3:00-5:00pm at Galeries du Parc, 3590 Jeanne Mance (first door on the left). ​​​