Tech Tutoring

Tech Tutoring is currently suspended and will continue later this year. Check our calendar for updates.

The Library offers free tech tutoring to library patrons, two days a week, with 3 timeslots available each day (schedule below). These 50 minute, one-on-one sessions take place in a library meeting room with a library volunteer skilled in tech issues including Windows, Mac, iPads, eReaders, Tablets, OverDrive/Libby and more.

Peter: Fridays, with tutorials scheduled at 11:00 am, 12:00, and 1:00 pm.

Conrad (Mac devices): Mondays, with tutorials scheduled at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm.

It is important to know:

  1. You must have a current SSIPL card to sign up for tech tutoring.
  2. You must sign up in advance for tech tutoring.
  3. Proof of vaccination is required.
  4. You may sign up for a maximum of two tech-tutoring sessions per calendar year. This allows more patrons to take advantage of this popular library service.

You can sign up for a tech tutoring session in person at the Library Information Desk or by calling the library at 250-537-4666, ext. 222.

When you sign up, you will be asked to provide:

  1. Library card number
  2. Contact information
  3. Tutoring topic of interest

Please remember to bring the following items for your tech tutoring session:

  1. List of issues to be covered during the session.
  2. Device, e.g., laptop, tablet, e-reader, AND the correct power cable.
  3. Passwords for all email accounts.
  4. Library card and account password if you have one.
  5. Adobe ID password if you have one.
  6. Any signup and password information that allows for new Microsoft apps.