Get online with Learn My Way (Skelmersdale) #digiskills
Monday 10th February
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
Little Explorers – Storytime with Stay and Play (Skelmersdale)
Tuesday 11th February
Join us for simple stories aimed at very young children, followed by a play session with jigsaws and building blocks, plus time for mums and carers to chat.
Every Tuesday from 10am to 11am, term time only.
Accompanied pre-school children welcome, no booking required.
This is a non-bookable event, don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day.
Please note, you do not need tickets for this event. Registering for a ticket will not guarantee you a place and no updates about the event will be emailed to you.
For more information, please contact us
Fostering surgeries (Skelmersdale) #LancsFostering
Tuesday 11th February
Lancashire County Council’s fostering team is running unique drop-in surgeries for people interested in fostering offering:
– Face to face individual meeting with an expert in fostering recruitment and assessment.
– An experienced foster carer on hand to answer your questions.
– Fast tracking through the process so that your details can be checked for eligibility and an initial visit to your house be booked on the spot.
This event is a free drop-in.
Don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day
For more information, please contact us (If you’d prefer to speak to someone then give us a call on 0300 123 6723)
ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills
Tuesday 11th February
Every Tuesday 9.30 to 12, 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.
Reading Cafe (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 12th February
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
Adult Scrabble Club (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 12th February
Calling Adult Scrabble Players of all abilities! Come and enjoy a few games at our Scrabble Club!
Every Wednesday 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
Lego Club for Adults (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 12th February
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 11.30.
All welcome, no booking required.
For more information, please contact us
Craft Circle (Skelmersdale)
Thursday 13th February
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
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Skelmersdale)
Friday 14th February
Skelmersdale Library every Friday from 10.45am – 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
Toddler Rhyme Time (Skelmersdale)
Friday 14th February
Skelmersdale Library every Friday from 10am – 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
Children’s Saturday Club (Skelmersdale)
Saturday 15th February
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
Quiet Hour (Skelmersdale)
Saturday 15th February
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
Lego Master Builders (Skelmersdale)
Saturday 15th February
Calling all Lego master builders come and get creative at Skelmersdale Library every Saturday during term time 2:00pm till 3:30pm.
Drop in for a while or stay and join in the fun! Children aged 5-12 welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
This is a non-bookable event, don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day.
Please note, you do not need tickets for this event. Registering for a ticket will not guarantee you a place and no updates about the event will be emailed to you.
For more information, please contact us