Coaching Sessions
Coaching Sessions
Book a coaching session with a BPL staff member! We can help you with technology issues, using our digital resources and more.
Register for an appointment using the form below. You can also call 705-728-1010, or fill out our Ask Us form.
Tech Coach
Have a tech question or issue you need help with? Book a one-on-one Tech Coach session with our staff using the form below. They can help you with a variety of technology or help you navigate our Digital Library! Tech Coach sessions are available at all locations.
Available topics include:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Digital Library resources
- Basic computer help
- Basic internet help
- Tablet, phone, or laptop assistance
- Simple tablet, phone, or laptop troubleshooting
Please note we reserve the right to determine if your technology needs can be met by staff. If we are not able to help with a specific technology-related question, we may be able to suggest alternative resources in the community.
Genealogy Coach
Need help figuring out how to start your family history research or explore library resources? Book a one-hour one-on-one Genealogy Coach session with library staff using the form below. They will help you learn to navigate our genealogy databases and collections. Available at our Downtown and Holly location.
Available topics include:
- Find resources to locate census documents or birth, marriage, and death information in local Barrie newspapers
- Access the Simcoe County Branch, OGS, Settlers Database finding tool
- Navigate AncestryLibrary.ca or FamilySearch.org
Cricut Coach
If you're short on time but would like to ask questions or create a small project with the Cricut Explore Air 2, visit our Holly branch for a Drop-in Cricut Coach!
These sessions will help you along your Cricut journey. We have limited supplies available for demos. For projects please bring your own materials. You're invited to bring your own device with your project at the ready in Cricut Design, or make use of the Library's iPad for design and printing complete with access to subscription projects and stock images.
Please note that Cricut Coaches are not able to provide ongoing appointments to be used as tutoring sessions.
Coaching Session Sign Up Form
Maker Workshop
Interested in our Creative Spaces technology? Join library staff and learn a new skill in a project-based, small group Maker Workshop so you can start creating all on your own. Available at our Downtown location.
Cricut Coach
Learn to use our Cricut with a one-on-one Cricut Coach session. Develop your skills and create a paper or vinyl personalized project. Available at our Painswick and Holly locations.
Learn to use our Cricut with a one-on-one Cricut Coach session. Develop your skills and create a paper or vinyl personalized project. Available at our Painswick and Holly locations.