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Jeremy, Old Post Office | July 28, 2020
The production of videos for the Old Post Office Makerspace came from a collaborative recognition that engaging multimedia can be used to highlight... Read More»
Meg, Old Post Office | June 17, 2020
Take the joy of the Old Post Office's Makerspace home with you!
Our Take and Make kits come ready to assemble with instructions and everything you... Read More»
Meg, Old Post Office | February 1, 2020
In the upcoming months, the Old Post Office will be highlighting some of the creative technologies available in the Makerspace. February’s focus is... Read More»
Lauren, Old Post Office | January 1, 2020
For many years I wondered how I was going to turn all of my old home video VHS tapes into a digitized copy that I could watch today. I had countless... Read More»
Jennifer, Queen's Square | December 31, 2019
Idea Exchange, Old Post Office is an award-winning, all-digital public library, offering free technology programs for all ages. Honours include:
2020... Read More»
Shawna, Old Post Office | December 1, 2019
Every holiday gift list needs a little inspiration at some point in time. Here at the Old Post Office we have several pieces of equipment and... Read More»
Anne, Old Post Office | October 2, 2019
When you think of wildlife living in the city - what species come to mind? Maybe you picture Squirrels, Coyotes, Pigeons, or Canada Geese. But there... Read More»
Services | August 30, 2019
Do you have family history or other videos captured on 8mm film reels or Super 8 film reels? Bring these memories back to life with Reel-to-Reel Film... Read More»
Services | August 27, 2019
Want to make YouTube videos, podcasts, or digital art? Do you have boxes of old photographic slides or film negatives just waiting to be digitized?... Read More»
Chris, Old Post Office | August 16, 2019
Do you have boxes of old photographic slides or film negatives taking up valuable space in your closet? Maybe you have an old collection of home... Read More»