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February - March 2019
Glenorchy Library
Glenorchy Library provides library
services, research and information,
adult literacy support, community
learning, Adult Education, online
access, archive and heritage services.
Online
www.libraries.tas.gov.au
Location
4 Terry Street
Glenorchy, 7010
Phone
6165 5493
Follow Us
@Glenorchylibrary
makerspace
Glenorchy Library
Opening Hours
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New Norfolk Library
New Norfolk Library provides library
services, research and information,
adult literacy support, community
learning, Adult Education, online
access, archive and heritage services.
Online
www.libraries.tas.gov.au
Location
9/13 Charles Street
New Norfolk, 7140
Phone
6165 6381
Opening Hours
February *Coffee Cake and Computers
Monday 4 Feb 10:00-12:00 Using Your Computer Safely * Tuesday 5 Feb 10:30-12:30 Computer Basics A Tuesday 12 Feb 10:30-12:30 Computer Basics A Tuesday 12 Feb 2:00-3:00 iPad Basics Wednesday 13 Feb 10:30-12:00 Learn 3D Design-Make a Bookmark Monday 18 Feb 10:00-12:00 Getting Photos Off Your Device * Tuesday 19 Feb 10:30-12:00 Start Selling on Gumtree Tuesday 19 Feb 1:00-2:00 Introduction to Virtual Reality Wednesday 20 Feb 10:00-12:00 Make A Website With Wordpress Thursday 21 Feb 3:15-4:45 Makerspace Family Afternoon Monday 25 Feb 10:00-12:00 Get To Know Your iPad * Tuesday 26 Feb 10:30-12:00 How To Build A Computer Wednesday 27 Feb 10:30-12:00 Transfer Photos From Your Device
March
Monday 4 Mar 10:00-12:00 How to start using Gumtree* Tuesday 5 Mar 10:30-12:30 Computer Basics A Tuesday 12 Mar 10:30-12:30 Computer Basics A Tuesday 12 Mar 10:30-11:30 Ipad Basics Wednesday 13 Mar 10:30-12:00 Learn to 3D design Monday 18 Mar 10:00-12:00 What is Paypal and esafety?* Tuesday 19 Mar 1:00-2:00 Computer Basics B Tuesday 19 Mar 2:00-3:00 Making cards with Canva Wednesday 20 Mar 10:30-11:30 Discover Google photos Thursday 21 Mar 3:15-4:45 Makerspace Family Afternoon Monday 25 Mar 10:00-12:00 Making cards for Easter* Tuesday 26 Mar 10:30-12:00 How To Build A Computer Tuesday 26 Mar 1:00-2:00 Computer Basics B Wednesday 27 Mar 1:00-2:00 Introduction to Virtual Reality
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@ Glenorchy Library
Beginner Classes
Monday and Friday
10:00am - 11:30am
Intermediate Class
Wednesdays
10:00am - 11:30am
Come every week or drop in when you can. These
fun and interactive classes are where you can learn
new skills and meet people.
No need to book - just turn up on the day.
Every Monday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Coffee, Cake and Computers
For Seniors
Coffee, Cake and Computers
For Seniors
4 February Basic Computing and Using your
computer safely
(Part of Safe Internet Day)
18 February Getting your photos off your device
25 February Get to know your iPad
4 March How to start using Gumtree
18 March eSafety and safe shopping with PayPal
25 March Making cards for Easter
Adult Learning
Start Selling On Gumtree
Tuesday 19 February 10:30am - 12:00pm
If you have lots of stuff around the house why not
make some money by selling it
on Gumtree? We can help you
set up an account and show you
the basics of selling.
Bring along your email address.
How to make a website with WordPress
Wednesday 20 February 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to create a website
using WordPress. Session will
cover how to set up an account
and choosing a theme giving you
the basics to create and maintain
a website.
Making Cards with Canva
Tuesday 19 March 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come along and learn some graphic design skills to make cards
on Canva. Canva is a free
graphic-design tool on the
web. This class will give
you the basics to continue
to create more beautiful
designs and documents.
Discover Google Photos
Wednesday 20 March 10:30am - 11:30am
Come in and learn how to safely back up your photos
using Google Photos. Learn
how to organise and label
them so you can find them
quickly.
iPad Basics
Tuesday 12 February 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday 12 March 10:30am - 11:30am
Did you get a new iPad or iPhone for
Christmas? Having trouble knowing
where to start? Bring it in and we can
help you with the basics; set the
brightness, download apps, browse the
internet, take photos and more.
Computing Basics A
Tuesday 5 & 12 February 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 5 & 12 March 10:30am - 12:30pm
This two week course is for those who
consider themselves beginners to
computing. Learn the basics of
computers; how to turn them on, login
and do simple searches on the internet.
Adult Learning
Computing Basics B
Tuesday 19 & 26 March 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This free two week course will give
you an introduction to word
processing and simple spreadsheets.
Week 1 will cover Microsoft Word
and Week 2 will introduce you to Mi-
crosoft Excel.
How To Transfer all Your Photos From
Your Device to Your Computer
Wednesday 27 February 10:30am - 12:00pm
Have you taken lots of photos over
the holidays? Do you need some
help getting them from your device
to your computer? Come along to
this class, bring your devices and all
their cables and we can show you
how.
Storytime Tuesday 11:00am
Rock & Rhyme Wednesday 10:30am
Thursday 10:00am
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New Norfolk Lego Time
Every day at New Norfolk Library from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Come in and use your imagination or use our challenge cards
to create wonderful designs. Lego teaches creative thinking and
problem solving all while having fun!
You are not alone. Almost 1 in 2 Australian adults has
difficulty with everyday literacy tasks.
To enquire about free confidential support
contact New Norfolk and Glenorchy Library or
visit www.26ten.tas.gov.au
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Introduction To Computing @ Glenorchy Library
Thursday 7 February 2019 - Thursday 11 April 2019
9:30am - 2:30pm (Thursdays only)
New to computing?
This free ten-week course will get you
started. Learn how to control your
mouse, use your keyboard, save and print
documents, email and more. This course
is delivered face to face to help you learn
in a hands-on and supportive environment.
CONTACT US
For more information please visit the desk or call us on 6165 5493.
Learn to 3D design - Make a Bookmark
Wednesday 13 February 10:30am - 12:00pm
Learn how to create 3D objects.
Create a bookmark using Tinkercad
and print it out on our 3D printer.
Introduction to Virtual Reality
Tuesday 19 February & Wednesday 27 March
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Use our HTC Vive to escape
into virtual worlds. Travel the
globe, dive underwater, ride a
rollercoaster, solve
puzzles or paint on a 3D
canvas.
Makerspace Family Afternoon
Thursday 21 February & 21 March 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Want to use the equipment to
start making? Book your space
and you can print, design,
explore and more. Great chance
for you and your children to
learn together!
How to Build a Computer
Tuesday 26 February & 26 March 10:30am - 12:00pm
Want to learn what is in a
computer? How to put it all
together? Make it function to
your needs? Work with Tom to
see how it all fits together.
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Broaden your horizons, learn while you listen in a friendly and
welcoming environment. Volunteer guest speakers covering a variety
of interesting and stimulating topics.
For more information contact Guila by email:
Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:30am
March - December at Glenorchy Library
Digi Drop-in
For people of migrant and refugee
backgrounds
Learn how to use email, MyGov, Centrelink accounts, online searches
for housing, jobs, and services. Explore tools for learning and daily life.
During school terms.
No appointment needed.
Interpreters can be arranged on request.
Fridays 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Glenorchy Library
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