Join us for an informative session on what exactly is the Internet. Toronto Mesh will give us an overview as well as including our familiar digital experiences. The lecture will present how your data moves through software services and hardware infrastructures of the Internet. You will also learn the power structures that exist and explore issues such as data privacy and digital justice.

This lecture is presented by Toronto Mesh, an organization that helps communities create better networks with open source and peer-to-peer technologies that promote digital literacy and privacy.

Space is limited and specific instructions with a crowdcast link will be provided after registration.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.

This event will take place on Crowdcast, please view the Crowdcast Privacy Policy .

Please note: Should a technical issue arise that disrupts the delivery of this online program, the Library will do our best to notify participants by through the event registration page.

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