Using the Add to Calendar buttons on an Event Detail Page
On our Event pages, you may have seen the Add to Calendar section. It looks like this:
This article will explain how to add the event to Google, Outlook or Apple Calendars.
Google (Windows or macOS )
Follow these instructions to add an event from our website to your Google calendar.
- Sign-in to your Google account
- Click Google Calendar icon
from the event listing - Modify any details you want to the event
- Press Save
- Observe the added event in your Calendar
Outlook (Windows /macOS - web application)
Follow these instructions to add an event from our website to your Outlook calendar in your web browser.
- Save the ICS file: Click the Outlook Icon in the Event Detail page.
This will download the .ics file from its source (e.g., the Event detail page) and save it to a location on your computer where you can easily find it. - Open Outlook 365: Open the Outlook 365 web application or the desktop version of Outlook.
- Navigate to Calendar: Click on "Calendar" in the navigation pane.
- Add Calendar: Look for an option like "Add Calendar," "Upload from file," or a similar option to add a calendar.
- Select the file from the file Finder: Browse to the saved .ics file and right-click on it.
- Choose Outlook calendar app: while right-clicking, select “Open with” and select Outlook
- Choose a calendar in Upload from file pop-up: Select the specific calendar in your Outlook 365 account where you want to add the imported events.
- Import/Save: Click "Import," "Save," or the corresponding button to finalize the import process.
- Observe the added event in your Calendar
Outlook (Windows - desktop version):
Follow these instructions to add an event from our website to your Outlook calendar in your Desktop App.
- Save the ICS file: Click the Outlook Icon in the Event Detail page.
This will download the .ics file from its source (e.g., the Event detail page) and save it to a location on your computer where you can easily find it. - Open Outlook 365: Open the Outlook 365 web application or the desktop version of Outlook.
- Navigate to Calendar: Click on "Calendar" in the navigation pane.
- Add Calendar: Look for an option like "Add Calendar," "Upload from file," or a similar option to add a calendar.
- Upload from file: Choose the "Upload from file" or "Browse" option to select the .ics file you saved earlier.
- Select the file: Browse to the saved .ics file and select it.
- Choose a calendar: Select the specific calendar in your Outlook 365 account where you want to add the imported events.
- Import/Save: Click "Import," "Save," or the corresponding button to finalize the import process.
- Observe the added event in your Calendar
Outlook - (macOS - desktop version)
Follow these instructions to add an event from our website to your Outlook calendar in your Desktop App.
- Save the ICS file: Click the Outlook Icon in the Event Detail page.
This will download the .ics file from its source (e.g., the Event detail page) and save it to a location on your computer where you can easily find it. - Open Outlook Desktop App
- Select the file from the Finder: Browse to the saved .ics file and right-click on it.
- Choose a calendar: while right-clicking, select “Open with” and select Outlook
- Import/Save: Click "Import," "Save," or the corresponding button to finalize the import process in the pop-up window.
- Observe the added event in your Calendar
If you encounter trouble with the right-click method, please follow the instructions for the Windows Desktop Version
Apple (macOS ):
Follow these instructions to add an event from our website to your Apple calendar in your Desktop App.
- Download the .ics file: Click the Apple Icon in the Event Detail page.
This will download the .ics file from its source (e.g., the Event detail page) and save it to a location on your computer where you can easily find it. - Open Calendar: Launch the Calendar app on your Mac.
- Import the file: Use one of these two methods
- Drag and drop: You can simply drag the .ics file from Finder into the Calendar window.
- File > Import: Go to File > Import, then select the .ics file and click "Import".
- Choose a calendar: You'll be prompted to choose the calendar you want to add the events to. You can choose an existing calendar or create a new one.
- Click OK: Confirm the import by clicking "OK".
- Observe the added event in your Calendar
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
Follow these instructions to add an event from our website to your Apple calendar in your iOS device.
- Download the .ics file: Click the Apple Icon in the Event Detail page. This will download the .ics file from its source (e.g., the Event detail page) and save it to your device
- Open the Calendar app: The Calendar app should automatically open and prompt you to add the event(s).
- Tap "Add to Calendar" or similar: Follow the on-screen instructions, which may include tapping "Add to Calendar" or a similar option.
- Choose a calendar: You'll be able to choose the calendar you want to add the events to, similar to the Mac version.
- Events imported: The events from the .ics file will be added to your chosen calendar.
- Observe the added event in your Calendar
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor
from the event listing 
This will download the .ics file from its source (e.g., the Event detail page) and save it to a location on your computer where you can easily find it.