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11
Oct
2011

Over 50? Don’t miss out – get digital!

iTea and biscuits session

Would you like to:
•    Stay in touch with family and friends using email?
•    Book tickets online?
•    Learn about digital cameras, Kindles, smartphones?

Come to a unique event at City Library where young volunteers will be showing older people how to get online. We will be demonstrating a variety of gadgets, from laptops and smartphones to kindles and more…

This event is in partnership with the Elders Council and Newcastle Youth Council.  It is aimed at encouraging older people (aged 50 years and upwards) to get online. Come along for what promises to be a fun day!

10am – 4pm
Thursday 27 October
City Library

The event is a drop-in from 10am until 4pm however, if you prefer to book an hour in, then please do phone 0191 2774100.

Visit the Elders Council website

Visit the Newcastle Youth Council website

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3
Jun
2011

Internet advice for parents – free IT sessions

Our free IT session for parents will provide advice on how to ensure children are using the internet safely including guidance on Facebook, cyberbullying, online gaming and keeping information secure.

There are three ‘First Time Online for Parents’ sessions to choose from:

Thursday 9 June,  10:30am – 12noon
Thursday 23 June,  10:30am – 12noon
Thursday 30 June 10:30am – 12noon

All classes are in the ICT suite, level 4 City Library. Class sizes are limited so please book your free place in advance by calling 0191 2774100 or emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk.

Helpful advice can also be found on Directgov: Internet Safety

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23
May
2011

BBC First Click drop in session

BBC First Click aims to provide easy to understand guides to computers and the internet for complete beginners. At City Library the over 55s can connect one click at a time at a BBC First Click drop in session provided by staff from the Department of Work and Pensions.

Drop in to the ICT Suite on level 4 of City Library any time between 10:30am – 5pm on Thursday 26 May. This session is free.

Find out more about BBC First Click

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18
Apr
2011

Discover your past during Local History Month

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Newcastle vs. Burnley, St. James Park, 1938

This year Newcastle Libraries are hosting a packed programme of events to celebrate Local History Month this May including a talk on the history of Newcastle United by club historian Paul Joannou and exciting news from the Secret Bunker/North project which hopes to restore the grade II listed RAF Blakelaw World War 2 bunker.

We are hosting events both at City Library and across our branch libraries.

Download the Local History Month brochure for more information. Most events in the brochure are free of charge, unless otherwise stated.

We hope that you can take advantage of the wide variety of activities on offer this year.  If you’d like to find out more about your heritage come along and you’ll receive a warm welcome at all our events! Alternatively visit level 6 of the City Library where the Heritage team can explain the local  and family resources available.

Phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk to reserve places for events with limited availability (unless alternative contact details are given in the brochure).

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6
Apr
2011

Avid Kenton reader takes first steps online

Mrs. Cornish, a library customer in her seventies from Kenton Library reading group, recently read Trilby Kent’s ‘Smoke Portrait’ and had the opportunity to post her review online. With the help of library staff Mrs. Cornish took her first steps online and submitted her review which subsequently appeared on the Alma Books website.

If you’re over 55 and would like to know more about computers and the internet the Silver Surfers group meets every first Thursday of the month in the ICT Suite at City Library. Meetings so far have included subjects such as how to manage folders, how to set up an email account, and how to use the internet. For more information phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.

Alternatively you can attend one of our free IT taster sessions. Find out more about IT taster sessions.

For more information on joining a reading group at a library near you phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.

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4
Apr
2011

Free IT taster sessions this spring

An introduction to digital photography
Monday 18 April,  11am – 12:30pm, Walker Library
Friday 6 May 2pm – 3:30pm, Jesmond Library
Friday 13 May, 10:30am – 12noon, Outer West Library

Discover how to transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, view and edit pictures, and learn about the options available when printing and sharing pictures.

An introduction to eBay
Thursday 14 April 6pm – 7:30pm, City Library

Why not have a spring clean and turn your clutter into cash on eBay? This taster is an introduction to the online auction site providing advice on buying and selling.

An introduction to file management
Tuesday 10 May 2:30pm – 4pm, City Library

Spring clean the files on your computer too! Learn how to create a folder, as well as how to copy, paste and move files and folders.

An introduction to ebooks
Wednesday 6 April, 10:15am – 11:45am, Dinnington Library
Thursday 7 April, 2pm – 3:30pm, Newbiggin Hall Library
Monday 11 April, 11am – 12:30pm, Gosforth Library
Tuesday 12 April, 9:30am – 11am, Kenton Library
Thursday 14 April, 10am – 11:30am, Fawdon Library
Friday 29 April, 2pm – 3:30pm, Blakelaw Library

Learn ebook basics and try out the Newcastle Libraries ebook and audiobook download service on the Digital Collection website.

Class sizes are limited so please book in advance for any of the above by phoning 0191 2774100 or emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk

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16
Mar
2011

Over 55? Connect with friends online

Myfriends online week is co-ordinated by AgeUK and aims to help people over 55 discover the social side of the internet by making new friends or keeping in touch with old friends and family.

Newcastle Libraries are supporting this event by holding extra internet taster classes for those aged over 55. So if you know of a family member who would benefit from a little more help staying in touch with you, but who hasn’t yet mastered email or facebook, your local libraries can help!

Monday 21 March
East End Library
10:30am – 12noon

Tuesday 22 March
Outer West Library
10am – 11:30am

Monday 21 March – Saturday 26 March
City Library
Every day we will be running an extra internet taster session for people over the age of 55 who want to learn more about staying in touch with friends or family using the internet, whether by email or using social networks.

You can book for any of the above sessions by emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk, phoning 0191 2774100 or by visiting your local library.

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28
Feb
2011

Love at first byte! Online dating for beginners

Take the first steps in online dating in these classes for complete beginners. Find out about the range of websites available, how to register, create a profile and stay safe online.

An introduction to online dating
Women only session
Thursday 3 March
6pm – 7:30pm
City Library

An introduction to online dating
Men only session
Wednesday 16 March
6pm – 7:30pm
City Library

Class sizes are limited so please book in advance by phoning 0191 2774100, emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk  or ask at any library.

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25
Feb
2011

BBC First Click – free IT session for over 55s

BBC First Click aims to provide easy to understand guides to computers and the internet for complete beginners. At City Library the over 55s can connect one click at a time on a BBC First Click short course provided by staff from the Department of Work and Pensions.

The course lasts one day and is split into two one and a half hour sessions with lunch break. There are the following dates to choose from:

Friday 4 March
Friday 18 March, or
Friday 25 March

All sessions will be held from 10:30am to 2:30pm on level 4 of City Library. To book your free place phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.

Find out more about BBC First Click

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7
Jan
2011

Free introductory IT sessions. Get into IT!

Our free internet taster classes are ideal for complete beginners or to brush up on IT skills in a range of areas. To book your place at any of the sessions below phone 0191 2774100, email information@newcastle.gov.uk or ask at your local library.

An introduction to ebooks

Gosforth Library
Wednesday 12 January, 11am – 12:30pm

City Library
Wednesday 12 January, 6pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 9 February, 2:30pm – 4pm

Outer West Library
Thursday 10 February, 10:30am – 12noon

Accessing health information online

Find your nearest health services, locate quality health information, check the facts behind the headlines.

West End Library
Thursday 20 January, 10:30am – 12noon
Thursday 24 February, 10:30am – 12noon

Gosforth Library
Wednesday 9 February, 11am – 12:30pm

High Heaton Library
Friday 11 February, 10:30am – 12noon

An introduction to online shopping

Dinnington Library
Saturday 5 February, 10am – 1pm

Online family history

Trace your family tree by using Ancestry.co.uk for free at any Newcastle Library.

City Library
Thursday 13 January, 10:30am – 11:30am

Dinnington Library
Wednesday 19 January, time TBC

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5
Jan
2011

Go ON – get more out of life online

The UK Online Go ON campaign challenges people to make getting online their New Year’s resolution.

There are more than 9 million people in Britain still not using computers and the internet and this could be the perfect opportunity to give them a go! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never even touched a computer before, or if you already know a little bit.

Would you like to learn how to stay in touch and share photographs with family and friends using e-mail, Facebook or Twitter? Or did you get an e-reader, mp3 player or digital camera for Christmas and you’re not quite sure how to get the most out of it? Then why not let us help you make your New Year’s resolution to stay in touch or learn something new at one of our introductory sessions.

All sessions are held at City Library:

Email and social networking:
Monday 17 January, 2pm – 3:30pm

eBook readers, digital cameras or mp3 players:
Tuesday 25 January, 2pm – 3:30pm

Email and social networking:
Tuesday 1 February, 2pm – 3:30pm

Class sizes are limited so please book in advance by phoning 0191 2774100, emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk or by asking at your local library.

Find out about other introductory IT classes.

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23
Dec
2010

Free BBC First Click internet sessions

Internet taster sessions, which are free one-to-ones with a member of library staff, now include learning computer skills using the BBC First Click service.

This website is a bright and clear introduction to computer basics such as using a mouse or keyboard as well as more advanced matters such as knowing more about using the internet safety and security. If you would like to find out more about using BBC First Click simply phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk to arrange a booking.

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4
Oct
2010

Get online in October

Newcastle Libraries’ are supporting an annual event to inspire and help people to get online – Get Online Week runs from 18 to 24 October 2010.

There are 3000 events planned across the UK, aiming to help 80,000 people get online using the helpful MyGuide website. We are hosting the following free events.

Silver Surfers: A Focus on Digital Photography
6pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 21 October, City Library

Learn the basics of getting the best out of your digital photographs at our Silver Surfers group suitable for the over 55s. It’s a great way to learn more about using computers and the internet in an informal and friendly setting. Meet people with similar experiences to you. The emphasis on learning from each other but library staff are on hand too to help solve problems you may be having with your computer and the internet.

The Silver Surfers group meets every first Thursday of the month in the ICT Suite at City Library. Meetings so far have included subjects such as how to manage folders, how to set up an email account, and how to use the internet. For more information phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.

An Introduction to Uploading Digital Photos
2pm – 3:30pm
Thursday 21 October, City Library

If you’ve ever wondered how to transfer your photos from a  camera to a PC effectively this taster class is for you. The class will also go through the basics of simple photo editing and putting photographs online using sites such as Flickr.

Basic Guide to Understanding a Mac
6pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday 19 October, City Library

Have you bought a Mac, but still haven’t found your way around it? Or would you like to buy one, but would like to know a little more first? If so, take advantage of City Library’s high quality Macs in the ICT Suite. This class gives you the opportunity to find your way around some of the features and software available, providing you with the skills you need to make the most of your purchase!

Places on all of the sessions are limited so please book by phoning 0191 2774100 or emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk.

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4
Oct
2010

Improving access for VIP customers

As part of  National Customer Service Week, Newcastle Libraries are launching a new designated area on level 3 of City Library to highlight the materials and resources available to help support our visually impaired (VIP) customers.

The area will include the following:

-A computer with a 22” screen which will have Supernova screen magnification software, a large keys keyboard and headphones.

-A new book and document magnifier will be available and staff will provide a demonstration of this.

-A new ‘Penfriend’ which will assist customers choosing library materials by communicating the item details.

-Large print newspapers will be available.

-Materials  will be displayed in a variety of formats, including spoken word, MP3, DVD with audio description and large print books.

-Samples of the Talking Newspaper will be available, supplied by Tyne Sound News, and there will be the option of joining the scheme.

Customers will be able to work independently or alongside staff on a one to one basis in the VIP area. Internet taster sessions are available on a range of subjects including family history and online shopping.

There will also be information regarding supportive organistions such as the RNIB and NHS Choices.  Magnifying sheets and bookmarks will be given out at the launch on 4 October and will continue to be on sale after the launch.

An event for visually impaired readers called Touching the Past is planned on 7 October from 1pm to 3pm to give an insight into the books and other historical resources held in the Heritage section. To book a place at this session phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.

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7
Sep
2010

eBay for beginners

This internet taster class provides an introduction to the online auction site eBay  and will give you all the advice you need to start buying and selling. Ideal if you want to have a clear out and make some money or simply want to find a bargain.

Thursday 23 September, 6pm – 7:30pm at City Library

Class size is limited to please book in advance by phoning 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.

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