At Waimakariri Libraries you will find

• Smart phone help

Please watch our smartphone video here.

• Free computers for public use at each of our three locations, Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford. The computers are Chromebooks which can be booked for 30 minutes per session.
• Printing and scanning
• Staff available to help you access the computers.
• Free wi-fi available 24/7– ask staff for the password.
• Book-a-Librarian service. Book a 30 minute help session with library staff for topics such as email and internet use.
• Stepping UP. Regular small group classes covering information technology basics
• Better Digital Futures classes - four part courses for seniors introducing basic computer topics
• LinkedIn Learning Available through the library using your library card and pin number. Provides in-depth online courses about computers and information technology. For a guide to using the resources, view this tutorial: LinkedIn Learning.

Other places to learn about computers

Classes and courses

• Ara Institute offers free computing classes for adults.
• Seniornet the Rangiora branch is closed, the nearest location is now Papanui

Free internet help sites

There are some great websites which offer free tutorials in computer skills.

• BeConnected. Basic beginners’ guides to most topics, especially designed for seniors

• GCFLearnFree. General overviews of most topics

• Learnmyway.com Beginners tutorials and exercises

• For basic keyboard and mouse use tutorials try these sites:

- Mousercise

- Touch typing