Bring along your own device for 30 minutes of one-on-one assistance.
Support is limited to the use of devices, applications and browsers but does not cover problems relating to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations.
The half hour appointments are available weekly. Due to high demand, consecutive appointments may not be booked.
Join us to experience this ancient Chinese Art developed as a tranquil way of keeping fit and improving your health. Tai Chi (Taijiquan in Chinese) is literally an internal Chinese Martial Art that has been practiced in China since the 16th Century. It’s a tranquil and graceful way of keeping fit, improving your health, and...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at City of Baywater Libraries. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Maylands Library. See further details below.
At the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre we are holding a three course Community Lunch with a presentation from the Maleny Library about the range of adult learning opportunities they have to offer.
Are you a carer or in a caring role? Would you like to connect with other carers? You are invited to express yourself in a fun workshop to create your own sea star (starfish) aimed at raising the visibility of carers in thecommunity. This will then become part of an installation that will be displayed...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Bayswater Library. See further details below.
Yani and Sandy are the owners of "The G.R.E.E.N" (Green Retreat & Eco Education Forum) and have specifically designed workshops to raise awareness of nature’s gifts and how to live in harmony with it. Please bring a copy of your summer and winter electricity bill and a pen and paper to take notes. Please book...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Canning Libraries at Willetton Library. See further details below.
Bring in your phone, laptop, notebook or tablet and get one on one tech assistance, we will help to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Mount Gravatt Library on 07 3403 7775 to reserve your place.
Come along and learn how you can use your art and craft skills and our resources to enhance the lives of people in our community. Libraries Tasmania has an expansive collection of art and craft books, magazines and resources just waiting to be explored. With your help we are keen to start a Crafternoon program...
Are you interested in learning how to use a Cricut machine and make some beautiful greeting cards? Learn the basics of how to set up, design, and cut your own cards using the Cricut software and machine. You will also get to take home your own handmade cards to share with your friends and family....
What is a computer and what can it do for you? If you find using a computer frightening or fruitless this workshop will leave you both confident and competent to use them productively.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Mirrabooka Library. See further details below.
Bring in your phone, laptop, notebook or tablet and get one on one tech assistance, we will help to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Mount Gravatt Library on 07 3403 7775 to reserve your place.
Get together with other locals to improve your digital skills, and online confidence and safety. At this meet up, share what you've learned, get help, and try some fun and useful online skills in a relaxed session.
A Brisbane Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Corinda Library on 07 3407 7701 to reserve your place.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Cockburn Libraries at Success Library. See further details below.
Book a one-to-one session with a friendly and experienced HR Professional who is a Dress for Success Perth supporter. They will help you prepare your answer for all sorts of interview questions. It's a great session to review your strengths and career plans so you can best present your unique offerings to your next potential employer. Ask any...
Geri-Fit is a FREE strength-training program for participants who are aged 60 years and over. The Geri-Fit program will commence on 18 July 2023 and run for 12 consecutive weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The program is part of a national pilot of physical-activity-based program AMs to be delivered in Australian public libraries. It is seated, strength-based training, using light weights and resistance bands.
Geri-Fit is designed specifically for older adults to help with gently building their strength, which ensures a higher level of function throughout the aging process. It is safe, effective, fun and social, with proven health outcomes.
The program duration is 45 minutes and will run twice a week for 12 weeks at Belconnen Library.
Group sessions for adults who wish to practice speaking English, with the help of a qualified tutor.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Bayswater Library. See further details below.
Feel like a good belly laugh to give you a sense of wellbeing?
Enjoy the weekly session of a healthy body workout with laughter yoga and relaxation.
Join the class online via Zoom on Thursdays.
This event is part of our Engaged progr AM, providing social activities, healthy living progr AMs and special events for people aged 55+, people living with disability and carers. Find out more.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Cockburn Libraries at Success Library. See further details below.
Learn how to make delicious Kombucha in this hour-long workshop at Kootingal Library. All you need to bring is your own clean, sterilised jar - to take home your scoby and starter liquid. Learn how to make it at home yourself from simple ingredients and a few basic kitchen tools, how to keep it healthy, and how to flavour and carbonate it. You will also learn how it ferments and why it can help to promote good gut health! We will be opening a bottle of Kombucha at each session so you can experience the taste first hand, and how to experiment with alternative recipes. Our instructor has years of experience in fermenting Kombucha and is certified in Safe Food Handling.
Prerequisites:
Adults and 18+ only
Do not attend if you are feeling unwell, nor if you have a cough or are sneezing.
You must be (or become for free on the day!) a member of the CNRL network of libraries such as Kootingal Library. Membership is free, all you need is proof of residency such as a utility bill or drivers license. Register now online at cnl.nsw.gov.au or do it on the day.
Learn how to get started with Canva. Create fun and engaging designs for logos, flyers, posters and social media images. Ideal for adults with basic computer and internet skills.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Kenmore Library on 07 3407 0258 to reserve your place.
Run by BeConnected.esafety.gov.au hosted by Frankston City Libraries
With the increasing popularity of smart home technology in Australia, you may have already heard the term ‘smart home’ but wondered exactly what it is and how it works. We will introduce you to the benefits of smart homes, tell you what you need to set one up, and how to protect your privacy and safety while enjoying all the convenience this technology brings.
Join our 1-hour presentation to learn
• The benefits of smart home technology
• What you need to set up a smart home
• How a voice assistant works
• How to protect your information and keep yourself safe
This is a FREE event however bookings are essential due to limited places.
We will be holding a 2hour pop-up event at our training centre in Hobart training centre for our adult students and their organsiations to celebrate Adult Learners Week. Our trainers will be available to talk through the many training sessions we have on offer in relation to community service delivery. We currently have a Learner...
Afternoon tea will be provided, and there will be displays of training courses available. Trainers will be on hand to dicsuss adult learning, and there will be lucky door prizes for each region. Medecs Learning will also be announcing their "Learner of the Year" Awards. This is a great opportunity to learn more about adult learning and the training courses offered by Medecs Learning. Come along and celebrate Adult Learners Week with us!
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Canning Libraries at Cannington Library. See further details below.
This intro dance class is a great way to get some easy exercise to music. Learn a variety of Sequence and New Vogue dancing styles; come alone or with a partner. We do recommend you wear comfortable shoes and bring along a bottle of water.
The point of Katandra is simple. We believe that if you can talk, you can sing - with us! No auditions required. Be involved in a group where women can have fun, develop new skills, sing out and become friends. Our repertoire comes from a wide range of musical styles including: Jazz Pop Medieval Folk...
Do you enjoy chatting and hearing about books? Would you like some ideas about what to read next? Join the Reading Circle and get inspired. There are no set books, just good fun with like-minded bookworms. Come along and join in the discussion about what you have been reading. This event is part of Libraries...
Learn the basic concepts of Tai Chi: posture, relaxed deep breathing, flowing movements and the mind-body connection. A gentle exercise that is suitable for beginners. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
Whether youÕre a curious beginner or already savvy with 3D printing and modelling, this facilitated meet-up will get your ideas flowing. We meet on the first Thursday of each month, and each session weÕll run through a short tutorial using 3D software Fusion 360, and show you how to use our 3D printers. Check out...
This beginner-level workshop, led by a Technology Educator, will be your ultimate guide to the fascinating world of 3D printing
Are you looking for practical steps to cut energy bills and make your home more comfortable all year round? AdaptWest is delivering a series of free webinars on a range of sustainability and climate ready homes topics. The webinars will be presented by the energy experts at Renew.
"A monthly, online programfor people who are blind or with impaired vision from across the country. This social and creative programprovides an opportunity to engage with the National Gallery collection through audio description, poetry, music, and discussion.
You will need your own internet connected computer, laptop or device with webcamand in-built microphone."
A free social knitting class held weekly on Friday's.
In celebration of “It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New” we will be hosting two Collage exhibitions at Footscray and Yarraville on the 5th and 8th of September. These exhibitions will showcase the wonderful artworks created by our students and followed by morning tea.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Osborne Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Morely Library. See further details below.
ACAL’s 2023 National Conference will address a broad scope of critically important themes, relating to adult literacy policy, practice, research, and theory. It will provide a variety of presentation types and offer delegates an opportunity to focus on their collective concerns related to adult literacy and numeracy in Australia, discuss key issues in the field,...
This programaims to help migrants and refugees settle into Australia. Nadia from Community Assistance will help you prepare for the Australian citizenship test, as well as teach you some basic computer skills.
To book or find out more information, contact Nadia at communityassistancewollongong@gmail.com.
Classes run every Thursday during school terms.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
#AdultLearnersWeek 🤩 Join us at Christie Downs Community House on Wednesday 6th or Friday 8th September for a Cuppa ☕and a Chat🗣 Community residents, Volunteers, Local business and Service providers are all welcome. 🔹Connect with us about Adult Community Education at the centre. 🔹Come find out about updating your resume, career pathway planning. 🔹The difference...
Book in your free one on one help answering any technology issues you have.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Amanda, our Readers' Advisory Specialist, will show you that choosing your next read need not be guesswork. With various online tools such as 'Who Else Writes Like?' and 'Novelist', you can make an informative choice. Amanda will teach you how easy it can be.
In this class you will learn the basics of navigating your android phone or tablet.
We will cover important settings including connecting to Wi-Fi, finding apps on your phone, and adjusting sound and notification settings.
L ooking for help with Apple settings?
Bookings close at 9amon day of session.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Morely Library. See further details below.
Unlock Your Inner Artist: A Cartooning Journey to De-Stress and Delight Life's hustle and bustle can take its toll, leaving us longing for moments of pure joy and relaxation. Picture this: a tranquil haven where you can momentarily escape the chaos, pick up a pencil, and let your creativity flow onto paper. Welcome to the...
Offering individual support for your tech issues, general training and set-up of library eResources. 30 minute appointments available
Want to know how to transform your job applications into a powerful tool that opens doors? This workshop will show you how to grab the employer’s attention by writing a compelling application customised for their organisation. You will learn the do’s and don’ts of resume writing and hear how to effectively and confidently convey your...
Tech Savvy Seniors: Smartphones Apple with Harry from Seniors, Tech & Tea
Air dry clay is a great clay for you to create your own decorative pieces without the use of a kiln. Sayo will teach you easy clay forming techniques such as slab, pinch pot and coil. All important hand building techniques that you will use to create your own unique pieces. Week 1 – Hand build a shape – learn pottery techniques to create your desirable shape (your pieces will need several days to dry and be ready to paint in week 2).
All materials supplied:
Clay tools, paints, finishing varnish.
In celebration of Adult Learners' Week 2023, Prace is facilitating a barista competition. The Northern Barista Challenge will feature both amateur and student rounds. Students will be given the opportunity to undertake a free 30 minute barista training session before the competition starts. The contestants will be judged in a number of categories, with prizes...
Are you keen to develop your sewing skills? Join this interactive workshop to learn more about the Carindale Library Makerspace and practise the basic techniques you need to operate our Janome sewing machines and overlockers. After attending this induction workshop and becoming a library member, you can book a maker session to use the sewing equi PMent for your own creative projects. No previous experience required.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Opportunity for unpublished writers to receive some focused feedback in a friendly environment. Tea, coffee and Wi-Fi provided. Stay afterwards and work on your writing in the Library. Held on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Staff facilitated. Bookings required.
Join the team from Ferntree Gully News on Friday September 8th at the Mountain District Learning Centre where you can help produce a double page spread for the October issue of the paper. In this workshop you will learn how the paper is put together and talk about the photography, the stories, how the paper...
Email is one of the fund AMental internet technologies, a tool used by nearly every person with an internet connection.
This workshop covers the basic steps you need to help keep in touch with your f AMily and friends using email. It will explain how to set up an email account, how to send an email, and how to read and reply to emails that have been sent to you.
You will also learn the basics of online shopping, whether you want to book a holiday or buy groceries. We will walk you through the process of buying something online, and you will also learn how to stay safe whilst shopping online.
A laptop will be provided to use during the session. This programis a partnership between Woollahra Libraries, NSW Government, Telstra and the State Library of NSW
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Morely Library. See further details below.
Do you need a Justice of the Peace to sign your documents? Do you know what to bring and expect when visiting a JP? If you want to learn more about the role and responsibilities of a JP, join us for an information workshop at the Australind Library on Friday, 8 September from 11 am....
Join us for an insightful workshop on helpful practices and resources available to assist in managing your household budget as the cost of living increases, presented by financial counsellor Bridget from EACH services. This workshop will cover: • What is financial Counselling and how to access this service • The impacts of rising cost of...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
ART TIMES THREE 1 Monday 4 Sep 12 noon Arty Neighbours’ Lunch Eat and chat with local arty people 2 Tuesday 5 Sep 11 am Indigenous Art Workshop with Brad Learn local indigenous art. No experience required 3 Friday 8 Sep 12 noon Lunch with the Locals Art history of Harvey with award winning artist...
Tips for applying for jobs online - You might think that submitting a generic résumé for dozens of different jobs online is a great job search strategy. Learn some tips on how to increase your chances of success when applying online! Location: ONLINE Participants will be sent a webinar Zoom link via email before the...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Inglewood Library. See further details below.
Learn how to: identify personal strengths and know how to use them to achieve personal money goals; understand the difference between needs and wants and be able to prioritise your own money requirements; and create a personalised realistic budget.
Come and Try Virtual Reality (VR). Small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023 We are very excited to offer this new resource to our community with our very own Ben holding come and try Virtual Reality (VR) small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023.
VR is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment, that can come to life using VR Goggles. The same content will be duplicated in each session, please only book into one session. These sessions are FREE and there are 4 spaces for booking, per session.
Improve your own digital skills and learn how you can help others feel more confident and safe in using digital devices and getting online. Do you have people in your life that are not confident with technology or are fearful of doing things online? Come along and enhance your digital skills and learn how to...
Join Martina from Dandelion Permaculture to learn how to overcome the challenges of growing food in Perth conditions. Growing food in Perth can be challenging. Scorching sun, lack of water, and poor hydrophobic soils, all make it difficult to harvest your own bounty. Learn design strategies to overcome these challenges, how to improve your soil...
Each year 1 in 4 Australians are victims of identity crime, ID Support NSW are here to help you protect your information.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Scarborough Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Wanneroo Library. See further details below.
Enjoy the therapeutic art of drawing free form lines or ‘neuro lines’ to create a variety of shapes, curves that when coloured in will transform into a beautiful piece of art.
Book in your free one on one help answering any technology issues you have.
Come and Try Virtual Reality (VR). Small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023 We are very excited to offer this new resource to our community with our very own Ben holding come and try Virtual Reality (VR) small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023.
VR is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment, that can come to life using VR Goggles. The same content will be duplicated in each session, please only book into one session. These sessions are FREE and there are 4 spaces for booking, per session.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Mirrabooka Library. See further details below.
We will be holding a 2hour pop-up event at our training centre in Hobart training centre for our adult students and their organsiations to celebrate Adult Learners Week. Our trainers will be available to talk through the many training sessions we have on offer in relation to community service delivery. We currently have a Learner...
Afternoon tea will be provided, and there will be displays of training courses available. Trainers will be on hand to dicsuss adult learning, and there will be lucky door prizes for each region. Medecs Learning will also be announcing their "Learner of the Year" Awards. This is a great opportunity to learn more about adult learning and the training courses offered by Medecs Learning. Come along and celebrate Adult Learners Week with us!
Come and Try Virtual Reality (VR). Small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023 We are very excited to offer this new resource to our community with our very own Ben holding come and try Virtual Reality (VR) small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023.
VR is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment, that can come to life using VR Goggles. The same content will be duplicated in each session, please only book into one session. These sessions are FREE and there are 4 spaces for booking, per session.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Wanneroo Library. See further details below.
Come and Try Virtual Reality (VR). Small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023 We are very excited to offer this new resource to our community with our very own Ben holding come and try Virtual Reality (VR) small group session for Adult Learners Week 2023.
VR is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment, that can come to life using VR Goggles. The same content will be duplicated in each session, please only book into one session. These sessions are FREE and there are 4 spaces for booking, per session.
Celebrate and participate in adult learning with a fabulous array of face-to-face and online courses during Adult Learners Week. WEA Sydney has been teaching adults for 110 years and as we celebrate our 110th birthday we continue to do what we do best: help you to participate in learning. Join us to learn about Lost...
An inspiring evening of readings by the students of the 2023 Sandybeach Centre Writing Skills Class. Writers will share short stories, poetry and memoirs. Event will be onsite and online via Zoom Presented by tutor and writer Claire Gaskin
Learn to paint with Gabby. Free drink on arrival. All paints and canvas supplied
Calling all stargazers and space enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable Astronomy Evening! Launching the Notting Hill Stargazing Workshop on FRI 8 Sep | 6:30 – 8:30pm Get ready to embark on an astronomical journey with the rockstar researchers from Monash University Astronomy Department. If the Melbourne weather gods are kind, we may even get...
Are you interested in Australian social and political history? Explore Voices / Dhuniai, and view the original Australian Constitution and Queen VictoriaÕs Commission of Assent. Navigate the develo PMent of the Commonwealth and learn about the voices that sought to be heard from Federation, including First Nations peoplesÕ efforts to be heard. In Connections /...
Kaya! Local Noongar language teacher Carol Foley will lead you in a hands-on learning experience of First Nations language and culture.
An open day to promote the courses available for mature age students to continue learning in a friendly environment. U3A is the University of the Third Age, which is the age of active retirement, coming after the age of youth and work and home making. University is a loose term - there are no academic...
As part of Adult Learner’s Week the Library is hosting a Community Art Project. Run by local artist Kirrily Jordan. -Develop new skills -Make new connections -See your artwork come to life All materials are provided and beginners are welcome. The lanterns will form part of a collective installation for public exhibition. Limited spaces. Bookings...
Discover how to decorate delicious cookies for your loved ones at this hands-on workshop with Michelle from Vintage Cookie Co. Michelle will walk you through the fundamental techniques to decorate your own unique cookies using royal icing including getting the right consistencies. You will decorate 2 of your own cookies and receive a box so you can take your delicious creations home safely. FREE Booking required
Develop confidence in spoken and written English in a small class setting. This course focuses on building existing language skills. You will be encouraged to participate in small group discussions on everyday topics, and to improve your English for the workplace, study and everyday life. Basic conversational English required. An assessment may be needed prior...
Build and grow your skills in using computers and laptops. Learn the basics around accessing programs and applications, organising files and folders and managing your data. Delve into internet security...
Build on existing English language skills with a focus on mastering complex grammar structures, natural expressions, and advanced vocabulary.
The night begins with bubbles on arrival and an amazing grazing platter. Then sit back and relax listening to Tasmanian author Esther Campion in conversation talking about her journey as...
