February 2024
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
A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
January 2025
17 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
10 weeks AM session 10-12pm and PM session 1-3pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
February 2025
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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'.
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
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
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)
Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.
27 Feb 2025 - 20 Mar 2025
4 weeks, Thu AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 27 Feb 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 27 Feb 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 27 Feb 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
27 Feb 2025 - 20 Mar 2025
4 weeks, Thu PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 27 Feb 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
28 Feb 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
5 weeks Fri 10:00am-12:00pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Fri 28 Feb 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
An introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn about basic formatting and how to use Word to create documents.
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.
Fri 28 Feb 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
March 2025
3 - 24 Mar 2025
4 weeks, Mon AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
3 - 24 Mar 2025
4 weeks, Mon PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 3 Mar 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.
5 Mar 2025 - 2 Apr 2025
5 weeks Wed 10:00am-12:00pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Wed 5 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.
Thu 6 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
6 Mar 2025 - 3 Apr 2025
5 weeks Thu 10:00am-12:00pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 6 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
Thu 6 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn about basic formatting and how to use Word to create documents.
Thu 6 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 7 Mar 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 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.
Fri 7 Mar 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.
Fri 7 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
12 Mar 2025 - 9 Apr 2025
5 Weeks, Wednesday 10am-11.30am
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Wed 12 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Learn how to make photo books online with your precious photos. Snapfish photo books come in different sizes & designs with personalised photo albums for all occasions.
Thu 13 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
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
10:00 AM - 12:00 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
Thu 13 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
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!
Thu 13 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
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.
14 Mar 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Every Friday for five weeks
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
12:00 PM - 2:00 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.
Fri 14 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 14 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
19 Mar 2025 - 9 Apr 2025
4 weeks, Wed AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
19 Mar 2025 - 9 Apr 2025
4 weeks, Wed PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
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.
Thu 20 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 20 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 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.
Thu 20 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 21 Mar 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to use Google for finding information on the Internet
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!
27 Mar 2025 - 17 Apr 2025
4 weeks, Thu AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 27 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to use digital tools to help you prepare for employment.
Thu 27 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 27 Mar 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 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.
27 Mar 2025 - 17 Apr 2025
4 weeks, Thu PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 27 Mar 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 28 Mar 2025
One-off
A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
Fri 28 Mar 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
31 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
4 weeks, Mon AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
31 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
4 weeks, Mon PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
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
Tue 1 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand.
Thu 3 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 3 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
How to use a Chromebook and its online capabilities
Thu 3 Apr 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 4 Apr 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn what social networking is and how you can participate in some popular social media sites including:
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
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)
Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Photos in this one hour session.
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.
Tue 8 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 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.
Thu 10 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 10 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
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.
Thu 10 Apr 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
16 Apr 2025 - 7 May 2025
4 weeks, Wed AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
16 Apr 2025 - 7 May 2025
4 weeks, Wed PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
24 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025
4 weeks, Thu AM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
24 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025
4 weeks, Thu PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
May 2025
Thu 1 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 1 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 8 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 8 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 15 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
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.
Thu 15 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
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
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 22 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 22 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 29 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 29 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
June 2025
Thu 5 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 5 Jun 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 12 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 12 Jun 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 19 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 19 Jun 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 26 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 26 Jun 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
July 2025
Thu 17 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 17 Jul 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 24 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 24 Jul 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 31 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 31 Jul 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
August 2025
Thu 7 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 7 Aug 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 14 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 14 Aug 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 21 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
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.
Thu 21 Aug 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 28 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 28 Aug 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
September 2025
Thu 4 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 4 Sep 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 11 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 11 Sep 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 18 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 18 Sep 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
October 2025
Thu 9 Oct 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 9 Oct 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 16 Oct 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 16 Oct 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 23 Oct 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 23 Oct 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 30 Oct 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 30 Oct 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions