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Skelmersdale Library events for the week commencing Monday 17th June 2019

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Get online with Learn My Way (Skelmersdale) #digiskills

Monday, 17 June 2019 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

 

Sharing Stories with Stay and Play (Skelmersdale)

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00

Come along for a thirty minute storytime for pre-school children and carers sharing the fun and learning through wonderful stories. Followed by ‘stay and play’ activities including big blocks, jigsaws and parachute rhyming songs.

All pre-school children and carers welcome.

On Tuesday every week from 10am to 11am

This event is free, no ticket required, just drop in

For more information, please contact us

 

Bookhouse Games Café (Skelmersdale)

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 from 10:30 – 12:00 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

 

Conversation Cafe (Skelmersdale)

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 from 13:00 – 14:30

Is English your second language? Would you like to improve your language skills? Then join us at our relaxed ‘Conversation Café for a friendly chat and refreshments. Meet with others who also want to improve their language skills. Library books, e-books, newspapers, board games available and much more. We can help you get online and access government services, and health and wellbeing services.

All welcome, no booking required.

For more information, please contact us

 

ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 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, 19 June 2019 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, 19 June 2019 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

 

Meet Helen from Buzz IT (Skelmersdale)

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 from 10:30 – 11:30

Buzz IT: taking the sting out of using the internet. A short basic overview of changes to local council services online: West Lancs Borough Council (for all residents) and MyTenancy (for tenants). Helen will give a brief introduction and be available for questions and individual support. Tea/coffee and homemade cake will also be on offer, plus a great selection of books to browse.

All welcome.

This event is free, no ticket required.

For more information, please contact us

 

ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 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, 20 June 2019 from 10:00 – 12:00

Calling Adult Scrabble Players of all abilities! Come and enjoy a few games at our Scrabble Club!

Every Thursday from 10am 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

 

Craft Circle (Skelmersdale)

Thursday, 20 June 2019 from 14:00 – 15:30 at Skelmersdale Library every week

Come and enjoy yourself. Share your skill with other crafters or learn that craft you have always wanted to try. Have you that unfinished item that you want help with? Bring it a long. There are also knitting needles and wool available if needed.

This event is free, no ticket required.

For more information, please contact us

 

Toddler Rhyme Time (Skelmersdale)

Friday, 21 June 2019 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, 21 June 2019 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

 

Quiet Hour (Skelmersdale)

Saturday, 22 June 2019 from 09:00 – 10:00

We are pleased to welcome you to come along and enjoy a quiet hour in a calm environment while we make your visit as comfortable as possible. Browse the books, sit and read a story, or use our Public Computers and free WiFi as normal – with a little less noise than usual. During this time there will be no events planned, we will be muting our staff computers and dimming the lights slightly.

All welcome, no booking required.

For more information, please contact us

 

Children’s Saturday Club (Skelmersdale)

Saturday, 22 June 2019 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)

Saturday, 22 June 2019 from 10:30 – 12:30

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

*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 book a place now.

For more information, please contact us

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