Book a Memory Lab Session

Booking Process

• All appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
• One 3-hour appointment is permitted per week.
• To book, complete the form below, call (905) 579-6111 ext. 5253, or email localhistory@oshawalibrary.on.ca

Requirements

• An Oshawa Public Libraries card in good standing is mandatory.
• Users must be over 18 years old.
• Memory Lab sessions are available during the Local History Room's opening hours (Mon-Fri, 2-5 pm) or by appointment.
• Users must read and sign the Memory Lab Waiver.

During Your Session

• Equipment and software are self-serve. If you are not comfortable using a computer, consider bringing someone with you who can help.
• Staff will give you an overview of the equipment and software and assist you with any technical issues.
• You must remain in the Local History Room during your session.
• Please bring a USB flash drive (minimum 32 GB) or external hard drive for saving your files.
• If you are more than 10 minutes late for your booking, it will be cancelled.

Please note the equipment in the Memory Lab is to be used for lawful purposes and not to create physical and digital content that is:

• Prohibited by provincial or federal law.
• Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
• In violation of another's intellectual property rights.

For any further questions or information, feel free to contact us at localhistory@oshawalibrary.on.ca