Get online with Learn My Way (Skelmersdale) #digiskills
Monday, 10 September 2018 from 10:00 – 12:00 at Skelmersdale Library every week
Free 6 week course at your local Library
Free help to get online and learn a number of different skills which could include, using the mouse and keyboard, searching the web safely, applying for jobs completing on-line forms, using email, finding free entertainment, follow your hobbies, using public services and your library online.
These courses uses the short Learn My Way online modules that you choose to meet your requirements with 1:1 support from library staff, Lancashire Adult Learning and volunteers. The courses are self-directed and interactive and allows people to progress at their own pace with support. You can also bring your tablet or laptop along and access this course using the Library’s free Wi-Fi. Once you have enrolled, if you have a computer at home you can access the modules in your own time.
We provide bite-size courses and one to one help. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, it doesn’t matter if you’ve never used a computer, we can help you! There are also follow on courses you can access if you wish to.
This is a free event, but places are limited, so advance booking is essential
This is a 6 week course of 2 hour sessions. Please ensure you can attend all sessions before registering.
For more information, please contact us
Bookhouse Games Café (Skelmersdale)
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 from 10:30 – 14:00 at Skelmersdale Library every week
The Bookhouse Games Café is an exciting new event for people who want to unwind and play a variety of board games in a relaxed and friendly environment. We offer a whole range of different board games that anyone can wander in and play, with our recommendations if you don’t know what you want to do. Whether you’re a board game expert or just looking for a laugh, come in and try your hand at a new game!
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Work Club (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #workclub
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 from 13:45 – 16:15 at Skelmersdale Library every Tuesday 1.45pm – 4.15pm.
Work Clubs are two and a half hour sessions for up to six weeks for people who are actively seeking a job. You will get help and advice with covering letters and application forms and will be advised about relevant training opportunities and courses. We will show you how to use Find a job to search and apply for the latest jobs locally, nationally and abroad.
This session is free. Open to all adults over 19, but booking is required.
For more details contact Lancashire Adult Learning.
ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 from 09:30 – 12:00
Every Wednesday term time only.
Want to improve your computer skills? Our FREE ICT course will help you develop a range of skills for home, work or if you are looking for employment. Our courses offer the opportunity to gain a functional skills qualification from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Week one is a taster/ assessment session where you can find out about the course and see if it’s right for you. Please call us on 0333 003 1717 if you would like to come along.
Can’t make the first session? Don’t worry- there will be lots of chances to join throughout the course. Please call us and we’ll let you know the next date.
This event is free to all adults over 19, but booking is required.
For more information and to book your place, please contact Lancashire Adult Learning.
Bookhouse Reading Café (Skelmersdale) #LancsLibRG
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 from 10:30 – 11:30 at Skelmersdale Library every week
The Bookhouse Reading Café is a great way to spread your love of reading in a relaxed space, with a cup of coffee in one hand and a book in another! Come for a friendly chat about your favourite books and authors, and maybe come away with a new list of things to read.
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Lego Club for Adults (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 from 10:30 – 12:00
Lego isn’t just for children – join us on Wednesdays for some therapeutic building and crafting, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while you’re at it!
On Wednesday every week from 10.30am to 12 noon, term time only.
This event is free, no ticket required.
Please note this event is only held during school term times
For more information, please contact us
ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 from 13:15 – 15:45
Every Wednesday term time only.
Want to improve your computer skills? Our FREE ICT course will help you develop a range of skills for home, work or if you are looking for employment. Our courses offer the opportunity to gain a functional skills qualification from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Week one is a taster/ assessment session where you can find out about the course and see if it’s right for you. Please call us on 0333 003 1717 if you would like to come along.
Can’t make the first session? Don’t worry- there will be lots of chances to join throughout the course. Please call us and we’ll let you know the next date.
This event is free to all adults over 19, but booking is required.
For more information and to book your place, please contact Lancashire Adult Learning.
Adult Scrabble Club (Skelmersdale)
Thursday, 13 September 2018 from 10:30 – 12:00
Calling Adult Scrabble Players of all abilities! Come and enjoy a few games at our Scrabble Club!
Every Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon, term time only.
This event is free, no ticket required.
Please note this event is only held during school term times
For more information, please contact us
Come and meet Lancashire Adult Learning (Skelmersdale) #NWLearnFest
Thursday, 13 September 2018 from 13:00 – 15:00
Drop in to talk to Lancashire Adult Learning about their courses for adults and families.
From leisure courses to family learning, numeracy and literacy to employability skills there’s something for everyone.
Crafts and Chat (Skelmersdale)
Thursday, 13 September 2018 from 14:00 – 16:00 at Skelmersdale Library every week
Come along to meet, chat and share ideas with an informal group of people who enjoy their own crafts. Bring along your UFO s (UnFinished Objects) for this community craft event. Refreshments will be provided.
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Toddler Rhyme Time (Skelmersdale)
Friday, 14 September 2018 from 10:00 – 10:30 at Skelmersdale Library every week – term time only
Sing-along songs and rhymes with movement and actions for pre-school children from around 18 months upwards. Rhyming is more than just fun, it actually helps young children make connections between sounds and words, encouraging their language development plus the actions help develop motor skills. It will keep your toddler entertained and engaged in learning!
You might also be interested in…many of our libraries also hold regular Story Time sessions for pre-school and Baby Bounce and Rhyme.
This event is free, no ticket required.
Term time only.
For more information, please contact us
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Skelmersdale)
Friday, 14 September 2018 from 10:45 – 11:15 at Skelmersdale Library every week – Term time only
Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers. Suitable for babies up to around 18 months of age.
You might also be interested in…many of our libraries also hold regular Toddler Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions for slightly older children
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Children’s Saturday Club (Skelmersdale)
Saturday, 15 September 2018 from 10:30 – 11:30
Free Fun Quality Family Time!
Each session is different, drop in and join other families and friends as we make, do, and explore books together.
This event is free, no ticket required. For more information, please contact us
Code Club (Skelmersdale) #NWLearnFest
Saturday, 15 September 2018 from 10:30 – 12:00
Coding Club is aimed at children aged 9 – 13 years (Parental consent required*),
but we are happy for younger children to come along and have a go, if they have good computer skills.
Come along to the library to learn how to code.
Learning to code is an important skill now we’re living in a digital age. It’s
not just enough for children to know how to use technology. They should know
how it works and how to build it too.
Learning to code doesn’t just mean you can become a developer – it strengthens
problem solving and logical thinking skills, and is useful for a range of other
disciplines, careers and hobbies. The sessions are really informal & fun!
- Coding is fun
- Coding is creative
- Coding is empowering
In this ‘digital age’, children spend an awful lot of their time with video games, computers and devices. But, they are only passively consuming digital technology. With coding, they take control, literally creating their own entertainment and learning how digital technology ‘ticks’ in the process.
- Coding helps thinking
- Coding helps learning
- Coding helps problem solving
- Coding helps employability
On Saturday every week from 10:30am to 12
*Please note that an adult is needed to accompany the child to the first session in order to complete the registration.
This event is free, but booking is required. Numbers are limited so to book a place now.
For more information, please contact us