February 2024
8 Feb 2024 - 11 Dec 2025
11 months, Second Thursday of the month 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
- Free
8 Feb 2024 - 11 Dec 2025
11 months, Second Thursday of the month 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
19 Feb 2024 - 17 Nov 2025
11 months, Third Monday of the month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Shannon Library
- Free
19 Feb 2024 - 17 Nov 2025
11 months, Third Monday of the month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
January 2025
Wed 15 Jan 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 15 Jan 2025
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.
17 Jan 2025 - 14 Feb 2025
5 weeks 10am-12pm
- Waipawa Library
- Free
17 Jan 2025 - 14 Feb 2025
5 weeks 10am-12pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Wed 22 Jan 2025
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Wed 22 Jan 2025
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.
Wed 22 Jan 2025
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Wed 22 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Wed 22 Jan 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 29 Jan 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 29 Jan 2025
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.
Thu 30 Jan 2025
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Thu 30 Jan 2025
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Thu 30 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
February 2025
Mon 3 Feb 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Porirua Library
- Free
Mon 3 Feb 2025
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.
Mon 3 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Mon 3 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to set up an Email account. This class is intended for people who don't already have an email account. If you have a cell phone please bring this to the class in order to receive a text verification code to set up your email account
Wed 5 Feb 2025
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Wed 5 Feb 2025
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.
Wed 5 Feb 2025
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Wed 5 Feb 2025
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Wed 5 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 5 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Wed 5 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to set up an Email account. This class is intended for people who don't already have an email account. If you have a cell phone please bring this to the class in order to receive a text verification code to set up your email account
7 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
Online Safety, 5 weeks, Fridays 10-12
- Porirua Library
- Free
7 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
Online Safety, 5 weeks, Fridays 10-12
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Fri 7 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 7 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.
Fri 7 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 7 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Mon 10 Feb 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Porirua Library
- Free
Mon 10 Feb 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
This course will help you manage and share your photos from your camera and/or Smartphone
Mon 10 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Mon 10 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
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.
Wed 12 Feb 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 12 Feb 2025
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.
Wed 12 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Wed 12 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
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.
13 Feb 2025 - 6 Mar 2025
Smartphones and Apps, 4 weeks, Thursdays 10-12
- Porirua Library
- Free
13 Feb 2025 - 6 Mar 2025
Smartphones and Apps, 4 weeks, Thursdays 10-12
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 13 Feb 2025
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Thu 13 Feb 2025
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
Thu 13 Feb 2025
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM (20 minutes)
- Taradale Library
- Free
13 Feb 2025 - 6 Mar 2025
Thursdays 1pm-3pm, over 4 weeks
- Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
- Free
13 Feb 2025 - 6 Mar 2025
Thursdays 1pm-3pm, over 4 weeks
An introductory course to start you on your family research journey. Perfect for beginners!
Fri 14 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 14 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.
17 Feb 2025 - 17 Mar 2025
5 weeks, Mondays 1pm-3pm
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
17 Feb 2025 - 17 Mar 2025
5 weeks, Mondays 1pm-3pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 17 Feb 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Porirua Library
- Free
Mon 17 Feb 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
Did you know you can access 1000’s of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital media for free with your library membership and our eLibrary? Find out everything you need to know to get logged on and reading with our eLibrary at this free information session.
Mon 17 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Mon 17 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
18 Feb 2025 - 10 Apr 2025
Bi-weekly sessions, Tue & Thu during term time, 10am-11am
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
18 Feb 2025 - 10 Apr 2025
Bi-weekly sessions, Tue & Thu during term time, 10am-11am
A bi-weekly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
Wed 19 Feb 2025
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.
19 Feb 2025 - 12 Mar 2025
4 weeks, Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
19 Feb 2025 - 12 Mar 2025
4 weeks, Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
A free, 4-week course for those who would like to learn more about their smartphone, and how to use it. Suitable for beginners!
Wed 19 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 19 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Wed 19 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
19 Feb 2025 - 9 Apr 2025
Wednesdays, 3.30 pm start for beginners / 4 pm for full Code Club
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
19 Feb 2025 - 9 Apr 2025
Wednesdays, 3.30 pm start for beginners / 4 pm for full Code Club
Come to Code Club and learn the basics of coding in a fun, friendly environment. B.Y.O device, or use one of ours. For ages 8-13. Register via the Code Club website (www.codeclub.nz) and look for our clubs under either 'Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō' or 'Shannon Library'.
Thu 20 Feb 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
A bi-monthly community of practice webinar for partners engaged in delivering the Better Digital Futures; Digital Skills for Seniors programme.
Fri 21 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 21 Feb 2025
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.
21 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Term 1 = 8 weeks, Fridays 3.30pm-4.30pm
- Shannon Library
- Free
21 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Term 1 = 8 weeks, Fridays 3.30pm-4.30pm
Come to Code Club and learn the basics of coding in a fun, friendly environment. B.Y.O device, or use one of ours. For ages 8-13. Register via the Code Club website (www.codeclub.nz) and look for our clubs under either 'Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō' or 'Shannon Library'.
24 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025
Engaging online, 5 weeks, Mondays 1-3pm
- Porirua Library
- Free
24 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025
Engaging online, 5 weeks, Mondays 1-3pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 24 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Mon 24 Feb 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.
Wed 26 Feb 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 26 Feb 2025
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.
Wed 26 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Wed 26 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.
Fri 28 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 28 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to keep yourself and your family safe on the Internet. An essential class for all Internet users.
March 2025
Mon 3 Mar 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Mon 3 Mar 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.
Wed 5 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
- Smart Newtown
- Free
Wed 5 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.
13 Mar 2025 - 10 Apr 2025
Social Networking, 5 weeks Thursdays 10-12
- Porirua Library
- Free
13 Mar 2025 - 10 Apr 2025
Social Networking, 5 weeks Thursdays 10-12
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 13 Mar 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
- Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
- Free
Thu 13 Mar 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
Learn how to keep safe while enjoying all that the online world has to offer!
14 Mar 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Foundation Skills, 5 weeks, Fridays 10-12
- Porirua Library
- Free
14 Mar 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Foundation Skills, 5 weeks, Fridays 10-12
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Fri 14 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 14 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
19 Mar 2025 - 2 Apr 2025
5 sessions, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
19 Mar 2025 - 2 Apr 2025
5 sessions, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 24 Mar 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
Mon 24 Mar 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
Learn how to keep safe while enjoying all that the online world has to offer!
Fri 28 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 28 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Mon 31 Mar 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
Mon 31 Mar 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
Did you know you can access 1000’s of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital media for free with your library membership and our eLibrary? Find out everything you need to know to get logged on and reading with our eLibrary at this free information session.
April 2025
Fri 4 Apr 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Stokes Valley Library
- Free
Fri 4 Apr 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
7 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025
5 weeks
- Timaru Library
- Free
7 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025
5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 7 Apr 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po Levin
- Free
Mon 7 Apr 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Photos in this one hour session.
Mon 7 Apr 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- Porirua Library
- Free
7 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025
5 weeks
- Temuka Library
- Free
7 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025
5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 10 Apr 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
- Te Awahou Nieuwe Stoom
- Free
Thu 10 Apr 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
Did you know you can access 1000’s of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital media for free with your library membership and our eLibrary? Find out everything you need to know to get logged on and reading with our eLibrary at this free information session.
May 2025
Thu 15 May 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
A bi-monthly community of practice webinar for partners engaged in delivering the Better Digital Futures; Digital Skills for Seniors programme.
19 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 weeks
- Timaru Library
- Free
19 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
19 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 weeks
- Temuka Library
- Free
19 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
August 2025
Thu 21 Aug 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
A bi-monthly community of practice webinar for partners engaged in delivering the Better Digital Futures; Digital Skills for Seniors programme.
November 2025
Thu 20 Nov 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
A bi-monthly community of practice webinar for partners engaged in delivering the Better Digital Futures; Digital Skills for Seniors programme.