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February 2026

Digital Drop-ins

12

Feb

Digital Drop-ins

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

2nd Thursday of the month, 10am-12pm

  • Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
Presented by
Leala Faleseuga
  • Free
Drop-in session, registration not required
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12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

2nd Thursday of the month, 10am-12pm

A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!

Drop-in session, registration not required
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Digital Drop-ins

17

Feb

Digital Drop-ins

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

17 Feb 2026 - 8 Dec 2026

Weekly during term-time, Tues 10am-11am

  • Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
Presented by
Leala Faleseuga
  • Free
This is a drop-in session, registration is not required
More Information

17 Feb 2026 - 8 Dec 2026

Weekly during term-time, Tues 10am-11am

A weekly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!

This is a drop-in session, registration is not required
More Information

March 2026

Word Essentials

31

Mar

Word Essentials

Smart Newtown

Sold out

Tue 31 Mar 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Tue 31 Mar 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)

An introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn about basic formatting and how to use Word to create documents.

April 2026

Digital drop-in

1

Apr

Digital drop-in

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Wed 1 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 1 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

What's your Problem? Ask us a Question

Staying Safe Online

1

Apr

Staying Safe Online

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

Wed 1 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
Presented by
Leala Faleseuga
  • Free

Wed 1 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)

Learn how to keep safe while enjoying all that the online world has to offer!

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

1

Apr

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Dinsdale Library

Wed 1 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 1 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone or tablet you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone or tablet types.

Word Essentials

1

Apr

Word Essentials

Smart Newtown

Sold out

Wed 1 Apr 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Wed 1 Apr 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (2 hours)

An introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn about basic formatting and how to use Word to create documents.

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

2

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri

Limited places

Thu 2 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)

  • Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri
Presented by
Paige Hooper
george Ren
  • Free

Thu 2 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

2

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Whakatane Library

Limited places

Thu 2 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM (1 hour)

  • Whakatane Library
Presented by
Mihiwatara Mohi-Roberts
  • Free

Thu 2 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM (1 hour)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

2

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri

Limited places

Thu 2 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

  • Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri
Presented by
Paige Hooper
george Ren
  • Free

Thu 2 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

2

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Whakatane Library

Limited places

Thu 2 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

  • Whakatane Library
Presented by
Mihiwatara Mohi-Roberts
  • Free

Thu 2 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Intro to Apps

8

Apr

Intro to Apps

Dinsdale Library

Wed 8 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 8 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.

Intro to Spreadsheets

8

Apr

Intro to Spreadsheets

Smart Newtown

Sold out

Wed 8 Apr 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Wed 8 Apr 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (2 hours)

You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

9

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri

Limited places

Thu 9 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)

  • Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri
Presented by
george Ren
Paige Hooper
  • Free

Thu 9 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

9

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri

Limited places

Thu 9 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

  • Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri
Presented by
Paige Hooper
george Ren
  • Free

Thu 9 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Social Media

9

Apr

Social Media

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom

Limited places

Thu 9 Apr 2026

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)

  • Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
Presented by
Leala Faleseuga
  • Free

Thu 9 Apr 2026

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)

Photos - Social Media Apps - Networking - Streaming

eLibrary Discovery Session

10

Apr

eLibrary Discovery Session

Porirua Library

Fri 10 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Fri 10 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Learn about the free digital resources available with your library card.

Smartphone Savvy

13

Apr

Smartphone Savvy

Timaru Library

Limited places

13 Apr 2026 - 25 May 2026

6 weeks

  • Timaru Library
Presented by
Vicky King
  • Free

13 Apr 2026 - 25 May 2026

6 weeks

Sessions comprise of a weekly topic, and also the opportunity for one-on-one time for individual help.

Email Essentials

13

Apr

Email Essentials

Porirua Library

Limited places

Mon 13 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 13 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

The course covers sending, receiving, replying, and forwarding emails. We also work with email attachments, which is useful if you’ve ever needed to forward an image or a scanned document. Finally, we will get familiar with folders and groups, and learn how to recognize spam and block it.

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

13

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri

Limited places

Mon 13 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)

  • Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri
Presented by
george Ren
Paige Hooper
  • Free

Mon 13 Apr 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

13

Apr

Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri

Limited places

Mon 13 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

  • Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri
Presented by
Paige Hooper
george Ren
  • Free

Mon 13 Apr 2026

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)

Virtual Reality is fun way to experience work scenarios, practice real-world tasks and develop essential skills for the world of work. Pick an industry module from the list and at the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV!

Smartphone Savvy

13

Apr

Smartphone Savvy

Temuka Library

Limited places

13 Apr 2026 - 25 May 2026

6 weeks

  • Temuka Library
Presented by
Vicky King
  • Free

13 Apr 2026 - 25 May 2026

6 weeks

Sessions comprise of a weekly topic, and also the opportunity for one-on-one time for individual help.

Intro to Spreadsheets

14

Apr

Intro to Spreadsheets

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Tue 14 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Tue 14 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)

You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

15

Apr

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Dinsdale Library

Wed 15 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 15 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone or tablet you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone or tablet types.

Computer Basics

20

Apr

Computer Basics

Porirua Library

Limited places

Mon 20 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 20 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Learning the basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.

Intro to Apps

22

Apr

Intro to Apps

Dinsdale Library

Wed 22 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 22 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.

Computer Basics

23

Apr

Computer Basics

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 23 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 23 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Learning the basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

29

Apr

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Dinsdale Library

Wed 29 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 29 Apr 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone or tablet you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone or tablet types.

Internet Security and Safety

30

Apr

Internet Security and Safety

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Thu 30 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 30 Apr 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Online Behaviours and Precautions

May 2026

eLibrary Discovery Session

1

May

eLibrary Discovery Session

Porirua Library

Fri 1 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
  • Free

Fri 1 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Learn about the free digital resources available with your library card.

Google Docs

4

May

Google Docs

Porirua Library

Limited places

Mon 4 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 4 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Working Online

7

May

Working Online

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 7 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 7 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Creating - Saving - Uploading - Downloading - Sending Files

Intro to Spreadsheets

11

May

Intro to Spreadsheets

Porirua Library

Limited places

Mon 11 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 11 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet

Applying for Jobs

14

May

Applying for Jobs

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 14 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 14 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

A New Job. New Opportunities and Upskilling.

Digital drop-in

18

May

Digital drop-in

Porirua Library

Mon 18 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 18 May 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

What's your Problem? Ask us a Question

Digital Devices - Digital Apps

21

May

Digital Devices - Digital Apps

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 21 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 21 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Cellphones, Tablets, Laptops and you

Get more out of your Library

28

May

Get more out of your Library

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Thu 28 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 28 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Printing - Reading - Watching - Learning

June 2026

Working Online

4

Jun

Working Online

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 4 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 4 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Creating - Saving - Uploading - Downloading - Sending Files

eLibrary Discovery Session

5

Jun

eLibrary Discovery Session

Porirua Library

Fri 5 Jun 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Fri 5 Jun 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Learn about the free digital resources available with your library card.

Internet Security and Safety

11

Jun

Internet Security and Safety

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Thu 11 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 11 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Online Behaviours and Precautions

Applying for Jobs

18

Jun

Applying for Jobs

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 18 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 18 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

A New Job. New Opportunities and Upskilling.

Digital Devices - Digital Apps

25

Jun

Digital Devices - Digital Apps

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 25 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 25 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Cellphones, Tablets, Laptops and you

July 2026

What's Your Problem?

2

Jul

What's Your Problem?

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Thu 2 Jul 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Thu 2 Jul 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Ask us a Question.

eLibrary Discovery Session

3

Jul

eLibrary Discovery Session

Porirua Library

Fri 3 Jul 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Fri 3 Jul 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Learn about the free digital resources available with your library card.

Smartphone Savvy

13

Jul

Smartphone Savvy

Timaru Library

Limited places

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 weeks

  • Timaru Library
Presented by
Vicky King
  • Free

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 weeks

Sessions comprise of a weekly topic, and also the opportunity for one-on-one time for individual help.

Smartphone Savvy

13

Jul

Smartphone Savvy

Temuka Library

Limited places

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 weeks

  • Temuka Library
Presented by
Vicky King
  • Free

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 weeks

Sessions comprise of a weekly topic, and also the opportunity for one-on-one time for individual help.

October 2026

Smartphone Savvy

5

Oct

Smartphone Savvy

Timaru Library

Limited places

5 Oct 2026 - 9 Nov 2026

6 weeks

  • Timaru Library
Presented by
Vicky King
  • Free

5 Oct 2026 - 9 Nov 2026

6 weeks

Sessions comprise of a weekly topic, and also the opportunity for one-on-one time for individual help.

Smartphone Savvy

5

Oct

Smartphone Savvy

Temuka Library

Limited places

5 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026

6 weeks

  • Temuka Library
Presented by
Vicky King
  • Free

5 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026

6 weeks

Sessions comprise of a weekly topic, and also the opportunity for one-on-one time for individual help.