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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
More Information

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
More Information
Digital Drop-In Multi-Session

17

Feb

Digital Drop-In Multi-Session

Porirua Library

17 Feb 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.30pm

  • Porirua Library
  • Free
Registration not available
More Information

17 Feb 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.30pm

Free digital support for in a safe, friendly and fun space!

Registration not available
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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
Discovering Family History

17

Feb

Discovering Family History

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

17 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Tuesdays 1pm-3pm

  • Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
Presented by
Kiri Pepene
  • Free

17 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Tuesdays 1pm-3pm

An introductory course to start you on your family research journey. Perfect for beginners!

eLibrary Discovery Session

18

Feb

eLibrary Discovery Session

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

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

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

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

Working Online

18

Feb

Working Online

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

Creating - Saving - Uploading - Downloading - Sending Files

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

18

Feb

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Dinsdale Library

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 18 Feb 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

20

Feb

Internet Security and Safety

War Memorial Library Lower Hutt

Fri 20 Feb 2026

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

  • War Memorial Library Lower Hutt
  • Free

Fri 20 Feb 2026

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

Online Behaviours and Precautions

Smartphone Basics

23

Feb

Smartphone Basics

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

23 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 1pm-3pm

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

23 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 1pm-3pm

A free, 5-week course for those who would like to learn more about their smartphone, and how to use it. Suitable for beginners!

Digital Devices - Digital Apps

25

Feb

Digital Devices - Digital Apps

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

Cellphones, Tablets, Laptops and you

Intro to Digital Banking

25

Feb

Intro to Digital Banking

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

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

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

The purpose of this workshop is to provide knowledge and confidence to people moving into online banking. No personal financial information is required to participate.

Intro to Apps

25

Feb

Intro to Apps

Dinsdale Library

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 25 Feb 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.

Google Drive and Google Suite

27

Feb

Google Drive and Google Suite

War Memorial Library Lower Hutt

Fri 27 Feb 2026

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

  • War Memorial Library Lower Hutt
  • Free

Fri 27 Feb 2026

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

Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs in this 1 hour session.

March 2026

Intro to Apps

2

Mar

Intro to Apps

Porirua Library

Limited places

Mon 2 Mar 2026

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

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 2 Mar 2026

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

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 Smartphones & Tablets

4

Mar

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Glenview Library

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

  • Glenview Library
  • Free

Wed 4 Mar 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (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.

Applying for Jobs

4

Mar

Applying for Jobs

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

A New Job. New Opportunities and Upskilling.

Trade Me

4

Mar

Trade Me

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

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

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

Trade Me is New Zealand's largest online auction and classifieds website. Create an account and learn to navigate the platform to buy and sell items.

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

4

Mar

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Dinsdale Library

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 4 Mar 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

4

Mar

Computer Basics

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Wed 4 Mar 2026

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Wed 4 Mar 2026

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (1 hour)

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

eLibrary Discovery Session

6

Mar

eLibrary Discovery Session

Porirua Library

Fri 6 Mar 2026

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

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Fri 6 Mar 2026

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

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

Google Docs

6

Mar

Google Docs

War Memorial Library Lower Hutt

Fri 6 Mar 2026

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

  • War Memorial Library Lower Hutt
  • Free

Fri 6 Mar 2026

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

Google and the Internet

9

Mar

Google and the Internet

Porirua Library

Mon 9 Mar 2026

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

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 9 Mar 2026

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

You will learn how to use Google for finding information on the Internet

Computer Basics

10

Mar

Computer Basics

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Tue 10 Mar 2026

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

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Tue 10 Mar 2026

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

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

Intro to Apps

11

Mar

Intro to Apps

Glenview Library

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

  • Glenview Library
  • Free

Wed 11 Mar 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (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.

Facebook

11

Mar

Facebook

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

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

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

You will learn how to create and use a Facebook account.

What's Your Problem?

11

Mar

What's Your Problem?

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Limited places

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

Ask us a Question.

Intro to Apps

11

Mar

Intro to Apps

Dinsdale Library

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 11 Mar 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.

Google Drive

11

Mar

Google Drive

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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

Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others.

eLibrary Discovery Session

12

Mar

eLibrary Discovery Session

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom

Limited places

Thu 12 Mar 2026

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

  • Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
Presented by
Leala Faleseuga
  • Free

Thu 12 Mar 2026

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

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

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

13

Mar

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

War Memorial Library Lower Hutt

Fri 13 Mar 2026

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

  • War Memorial Library Lower Hutt
  • Free

Fri 13 Mar 2026

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

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

16

Mar

Internet Security and Safety

Porirua Library

Limited places

Mon 16 Mar 2026

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

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 16 Mar 2026

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

Online Behaviours and Precautions

Google Drive

17

Mar

Google Drive

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Tue 17 Mar 2026

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

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Tue 17 Mar 2026

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

Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others.

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

18

Mar

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Glenview Library

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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

  • Glenview Library
  • Free

Wed 18 Mar 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (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.

Get more out of your Library

18

Mar

Get more out of your Library

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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

Printing - Reading - Watching - Learning

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

18

Mar

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin

Limited places

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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

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

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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

An introductory session exploring AI technology and Chat GPT.

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

18

Mar

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Dinsdale Library

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 18 Mar 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.

Intro to Social Media

20

Mar

Intro to Social Media

War Memorial Library Lower Hutt

Fri 20 Mar 2026

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

  • War Memorial Library Lower Hutt
  • Free

Fri 20 Mar 2026

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

You will learn what social networking is and how you can participate in some popular social media sites including:

Intro to Social Media

23

Mar

Intro to Social Media

Porirua Library

Mon 23 Mar 2026

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

  • Porirua Library
  • Free

Mon 23 Mar 2026

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

You will learn what social networking is and how you can participate in some popular social media sites including:

Intro to ChatGPT

24

Mar

Intro to ChatGPT

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Tue 24 Mar 2026

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

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Tue 24 Mar 2026

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

Intro to Apps

25

Mar

Intro to Apps

Glenview Library

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

  • Glenview Library
  • Free

Wed 25 Mar 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (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.

Social Media

25

Mar

Social Media

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

  • Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Presented by
Naenae Library Staff
  • Free

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

Photos - Social Media Apps - Networking - Streaming

Intro to Apps

25

Mar

Intro to Apps

Dinsdale Library

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

  • Dinsdale Library
  • Free

Wed 25 Mar 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 ChatGPT

25

Mar

Intro to ChatGPT

Smart Newtown

Limited places

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

  • Smart Newtown
Presented by
Kevin Bicknell
  • Free

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

Digital Streaming

27

Mar

Digital Streaming

War Memorial Library Lower Hutt

Fri 27 Mar 2026

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

  • War Memorial Library Lower Hutt
  • Free

Fri 27 Mar 2026

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

What digital streaming is and how to access it. Find out how to use free streaming services like TVNZ+, ThreeNow, but also Hoopla, Kanopy and Beamafilm using your library card!

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

30

Mar

Intro to Smartphones & Tablets

Porirua Library

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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

  • Porirua Library
Presented by
Amanda Ashby
  • Free

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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

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

31

Mar

Word Essentials

Smart Newtown

Limited places

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

Are you smarter than A.I.?

1

Apr

Are you smarter than A.I.?

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

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)

A.I. - what is it? where is it? how to use it.

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

Limited places

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.

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

Limited places

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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)

Intro to Spreadsheets

11

May

Intro to Spreadsheets

Porirua Library

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

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

June 2026

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.

July 2026

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.