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Take Control of Your Bytes

Genealogy Fair

2022-10-22 12:20:00 2022-10-22 12:40:00 America/New_York Take Control of Your Bytes Learn how to Take Control of Your Bytes, and get started with digital preservation at home. This will be part of our lightning talk series, be sure to check out the other lightning talks as well. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Saturday, October 22
12:20pm - 12:40pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-22 12:20:00 2022-10-22 12:40:00 America/New_York Take Control of Your Bytes Learn how to Take Control of Your Bytes, and get started with digital preservation at home. This will be part of our lightning talk series, be sure to check out the other lightning talks as well. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Learn how to Take Control of Your Bytes, and get started with digital preservation at home. This will be part of our lightning talk series, be sure to check out the other lightning talks as well.

Join: This presentation will be available in-person at our Downtown Branch. If you would like to join through Zoom, you can connect here: 

Zoom Link: https://barrielibrary.zoom.us/j/81615471578?pwd=VlNCM3RDV1l3ZnprT1VpaHV6QW9CZz09 

Zoom ID: 81615471578

Zoom Password:R6a8En

About this event: 

Olivia’s talk will provide tips for preserving your personal digital records and family histories at home. She will discuss strategies for storing, organizing, and migrating your electronic files to help keep them usable for the present and future.

Audience level: Beginner/ Intermediate

About Olivia: 

Olivia has been working at the Simcoe County Archives since May 2022, and recently completed her Master of Information and Master of Museum Studies at the University of Toronto. She is passionate about ensuring the stories within archival records can be preserved and shared far into the future.

Learn More: Simcoe County Archives

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Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours
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Mon, Nov 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

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Sun, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces
This event is full

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Mon, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Nov 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces
This event is full

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Saturday, November 22 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Rescheduled
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, December 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Saturday, November 22 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 9:00am