Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
PARL offers a wide range of free technology services to residents and visitors. We also support many @NS Community Technology sites throughout Antigonish and Pictou.
Training is available during the summer months and in select libraries and @NS sites during the winter. Our training consists of one-on-one scheduled appointments with a tech trainer, usually tailored to your specific needs and skills. We also offer training in mobile technologies such as ipads and Android operating systems and have specific training. To learn more or book an appointment please contact your nearest branch library or @NS site.
Learn more about our current Technology Trainers, now offering training and special programs at various branch locations.
These computers have the latest Windows operating system and are available in all branch libraries. All are connected to the Internet. Common software applications include Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office Plus. Computers do not need to be booked in advance, however due to high usage this may be limited to only one hour per person per day. Accessible workstations are available. Headsets and USB flash drives can also be used.
Available in Antigonish, and offers a common suite of Apple software.
Antigonish and Pictou offer laptops for use within the branch library, and include wireless access as well as common software applications.
All library and @NS locations have free 24 hour high speed wireless available, both inside and adjacent to the building.
Colour and black/white (grayscale) printing is available in all locations.
Scanning is available in all locations, please let our staff know you wish to use this service when booking.
CD/DVD burning is available in all locations subject to Canadian Copyright Law.
We now offer Makerspace programming and equipment that is free to use in Antigonish, Pictou, River John and New Glasgow. We offer 3D printing in all Makerspaces. Our Printers are Bambu Lab X1 and P1 series and use PLA filament. We stock many different colours.
3D Printing is $2 per hour (minimum $2). You can bring your creation into the branch location or email it directly: Library Branch Locations.
We also have many other types of technology available in our Makerspaces, including heat press (Antigonish and Pictou) and vinyl cutting machines in all Makerspaces.
Please feel free to ask and we will do our best to match you with the right gadget!
Access to books, magazines, online databases, movies and more.
