Get online with Learn My Way (Skelmersdale) #digiskills
Monday, 5 August 2019 from 10:00 – 12:00
Every Monday from 10am during term time only
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
Reading Group (Skelmersdale) #LancsLibRG
Monday, 5 August 2019 from 14:00 – 15:00
Why not come along and join in with this informal and friendly group where we read and discuss a lively mix of books? A reading group is a great way of sharing the love of reading and inspiring you to try something different.
Lancashire Library provides set of books to readings groups large and small, for all ages, throughout Lancashire for extended loan periods and you can choose a title every month. See our Reading Groups page for details.
This event is free, no ticket required, just drop in.
First Monday of every month from 2pm
You might also be interested in…. You’ll find a Shared Reading Group in many of our Libraries. A friendly, comfortable group, where we read to you this is peculiarly suitable for people who aren’t ‘big readers’.
For more information, please contact us
Summer Lego Club (Skelmersdale) #SCARTclub #LancsRJ
Tuesday, 6 August 2019 from 14:00 – 15:00
As part of this years SCART challenge, come along to our Summer Lego Club, all you need to bring is your imagination.
Accompanied children aged 5 – 12 years welcome.
No booking required.
For more information, please contact us
Adult Scrabble Club (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday, 7 August 2019 from 10:30 – 11:30
Calling Adult Scrabble Players of all abilities! Come and enjoy a few games at our Scrabble Club!
Every Thursday from 10am, 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
Reading Cafe (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday, 7 August 2019 from 10:30 – 11:30
Enjoy browsing books along with puzzles, jigsaws, knitting, tea/coffee and biscuits, plus great company!
All age groups welcome.
Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.30am.
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Family Craft Club (Skelmersdale) #SCARTclub #LancsRJ
Wednesday, 7 August 2019 from 14:00 – 15:00
As part of this years SCART challenge, come along to our summer family craft club, summer themed activities will help keep your holidays busy. All you need to bring is your imagination!
Accompanied children aged 5 – 12 years welcome.
No booking required.
For more information, please contact us
Craft Circle (Skelmersdale)
Thursday, 8 August 2019 from 14:00 – 15:30 at Skelmersdale Library every Thursday from 2pm
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
Quiet Hour (Skelmersdale)
Saturday, 10 August 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, 10 August 2019 from 10:30 – 11:30
Free Fun Quality Family Time! every Saturday from 10.30am
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