Free computer taster sessions

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff provide free computer taster sessions - whether you are a complete beginner, need to refresh your knowledge, or just want to know what the Internet is all about.

If you need more long-term or advanced training than our taster sessions provide, our staff may be able to help you find a suitable course in your area.

Taster sessions in Information and Reference Library

Getting Started

Mouse Skills, Keyboard Skills, Introduction to the Internet

Using the Internet

Internet Basics, Email (Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo!), Searching the Internet

Online Plus

Online Shopping and Banking, Research Your Family History, Homework and Study

Social Networking

Facebook, Twitter, Blogs

Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations

Word, Excel Basics, PowerPoint Basics

Other Practical Applications

Digital Cameras, Photo Editing, Scanning, Burning and Ripping CDs and DVDs, Organising Your Folders and Files

For more details download our Taster Sessions leaflet(pdf, 487KB), call the Information and eServices Team on 020 8734 3308 or visit us at Information and Reference Library.

Self Learning Guides

If you want to learn or practice on your own we recommend www.go-on.co.uk and www.bbc.co.uk/webwise which both offer excellent courses for beginners and improvers. From keyboard and mouse to setting up an email account these websites cover all the basics.

Taster sessions in local libraries

A range of IT taster sessions are also available in local libraries, either at set times or by arrangement. Please contact your local library for further details or to book a session.