Get online with Learn My Way (Skelmersdale) #digiskills
Monday, 10 December 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
Sharing Stories with Stay and Play (Skelmersdale)
Tuesday, 11 December 2018 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, 11 December 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
ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills
Wednesday, 12 December 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 December 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
Festive Reading Café (Skelmersdale) #xmasfun
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 from 10:30 – 11:30
Join us for festive crafts, a special jigsaw and, as Christmas approaches, a seasonal quiz and mince pies.
On Weds every week 28th Nov to 19 Dec from 10.30 to 11.30am
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Lego Club for Adults (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday, 12 December 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 December 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 December 2018 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
Crafts and Chat (Skelmersdale)
Thursday, 13 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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