Taster sessions @ Twyford give an introduction to computers
Twyford People who are new to using computers can get personal information technology (IT) tuition at four Wokingham district libraries.
Lower Earley, Woodley, Wokingham and Twyford libraries are now offering two taster sessions to get people started on computers. The first session covers using the equipment, accessing the internet, finding websites and using the Google search engine. The second session covers emailing, plus basic word-processing such as writing a letter. The sessions will be taught in small groups (no more than three people per tutor) and no previous experience of using a computer is needed. At the end of each course people taking part get free notes about what has been taught and tutors can offer advice on where to go to learn more. Nearly 300 people benefited from the sessions last year.
Cllr Dianne King, executive member for Twyford community development, said: “Many of us take using computers for granted but for others they can form a daunting prospect – and they don’t need to be. With these sessions the Wokingham district’s library service can offer a simple and stress-free way to learn the basics of IT.”
Both the sessions last about two and half hours and cost £5. Places need to be booked and paid for in advance by visiting the library. Course dates are available from individual libraries: Lower Earley Library, in Chalfont Way, on (0118) 931 2150; Woodley Library, in Headley Road, on (0118) 969 0304; Wokingham Library, in Denmark Street, on (0118) 979 3474 and Twyford Library, in Polehampton Road, on (0118) 934 0800.
Lower Earley, Woodley, Wokingham and Twyford libraries are now offering two taster sessions to get people started on computers. The first session covers using the equipment, accessing the internet, finding websites and using the Google search engine. The second session covers emailing, plus basic word-processing such as writing a letter. The sessions will be taught in small groups (no more than three people per tutor) and no previous experience of using a computer is needed. At the end of each course people taking part get free notes about what has been taught and tutors can offer advice on where to go to learn more. Nearly 300 people benefited from the sessions last year.
Cllr Dianne King, executive member for Twyford community development, said: “Many of us take using computers for granted but for others they can form a daunting prospect – and they don’t need to be. With these sessions the Wokingham district’s library service can offer a simple and stress-free way to learn the basics of IT.”
Both the sessions last about two and half hours and cost £5. Places need to be booked and paid for in advance by visiting the library. Course dates are available from individual libraries: Lower Earley Library, in Chalfont Way, on (0118) 931 2150; Woodley Library, in Headley Road, on (0118) 969 0304; Wokingham Library, in Denmark Street, on (0118) 979 3474 and Twyford Library, in Polehampton Road, on (0118) 934 0800.
Wokingham Borough Council ~ Twyford
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