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Free Click and Learn computer classes for beginners are held in the Akozone centre at several of our community libraries.
To find the classes closest to you click on the links below:
Avondale Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Mondays, 10am to noon
This four week course gives a general overview of how to use a mouse, use the keyboard, go on to the internet, set up an email address, and formatting in Microsoft Word.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1310.
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Central City Library
Four different courses are offered in the Akozone centre on the first floor of the Central City Library. Topics are covered in-depth in small groups with a maximum of six participants. Whilst the courses are free of charge, participants will need to join the library on booking a place, if not already a member.
Click and Learn: the basics
Tuesdays, 1.15pm to 2.30pm
This three week course gives a general overview of how to use computers, basic mouse and keyboard skills and how to use the library catalogue.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 377 0209.
Click and Learn: Word
Wednesdays, 1.15pm to 2.30pm
This three week course gives a general overview of how to create, format edit and print simple documents.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 377 0209.
Click and Learn: email
Thursdays, 1.15pm to 2.30pm
This three week course takes an in-depth look at email. It covers how to set up an email account, send and receive emails, use the address book, and send attachments.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 377 0209.
Click and Learn: internet
Fridays, 1.15pm to 2.30pm
This four week course takes an in-depth look at the internet. It covers how to use the internet, how to search using Google, and how to access library databases and the library website.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 377 0209.
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Glen Innes Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Thursdays, 11am to noon
This three week course gives a general overview of how to use a mouse, how to browse the Auckland City Libraries website and searching the library catalogue.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1313.
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Leys Institute
Leys Institute offers free computer training on a one-to-one basis. Each lesson is tailored to meet your specific needs. Topics covered include using the mouse and using the library catalogue. Book at the service desk or phone (09) 374 1315
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Mt Albert Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Tuesdays, 10am to 11am
This three week Click and Learn course gives a general overview of how to use a mouse, how to use the keyboard, and searching the library catalogue.
Click and Learn: internet
Tuesdays, 11am to noon
An in-depth look at databases, the library website and how to search the internet.
Bookings essential as classes are only run if there is a demand. Phone (09) 374 1316.
Click and Learn in Mandarin
These classes are taught in Mandarin and cover the basics of using the mouse, the keyboard and demonstrate how to access the Dragonsource database where popular Chinese magazines can be read online.
For bookings and class times please contact Lili on (09) 374 1316
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Mt Roskill Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
One-on-one Click and Learn sessions are offered on how to use a computer, searching the internet, setting up an email address, using the library catalogue and website, and beginners' genealogy. Sessions are tailor-made to the student and last from 30 to 60 minutes.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1317.
Click and Learn: in Mandarin
Topics include computer basics, internet, email library databases, including Dragonsource & library skills. One on one sessions are also available.
Bookings essential contact Annie on (09) 374 1317.
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Onehunga Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics. School terms only
Tuesday and Wednesday 10-11am 11-12am
One on one sessions covering introduction to the basic computer, mouse, keyboard, MS Word, Internet, setting up an email account, sending and deleting messages, adding addresses to the contact list, and a general overview of the library catalogue, website, databases and My Info.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1319
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Panmure Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Thursdays, 11am to 12 noon
This five week course gives a general overview of how to use a mouse, use the keyboard, and formatting in Microsoft Word. It also covers searching the internet, setting up an email address and sending emails, and an overview of the library catalogue, website and databases. Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1318.
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Parnell Community Library
Parnell Community Library is offering two one on one courses in computer skills.
Click and Learn: email, internet and word processing
Tuesdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm
This three week course covers how search on the internet, set up and use email and basic word processing skills.
Bookings essential: phone (09) 374 1321
Click and Learn: library online
Wednesdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm
This three week course will start you off on how to use the mouse, search the library catalogue and take a look at using the library website.
Bookings essential: phone (09) 374 1321
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Point Chevalier Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm
This three week course gives a general overview of how to use computers, basic mouse and keyboard skills, and how to use the library catalogue.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1322.
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Remuera Community Library
Remuera Community Library offers free computer training on a
one-to-one basis. Each lesson is tailored to meet your specific needs. Book at the service desk or phone (09) 374 1323
For more information ask for Heather
Click and Learn: absolute beginners
Learn about the parts of the computer and how they work. Practice using the mouse.
Click and Learn: word processing for beginners
Learn to use the keyboard. Format text. Add pictures to your documents
Click and Learn: email
Learn how to send and receive emails. Attach photos and documents
Click and Learn: internet
Learn how to find what you want on the world wide web. What are search engines and how do they work.
Click and Learn: library online
Learn to search the online library catalogue. Use your library account online. Explore Auckland City Libraries website and eResource.
Click and Learn: blogging
Learn how to create an online diary and upload photographs. Keep family and friends updated with a travel diary from overseas.
Saturday training available
Click and Learn: Trademe
Where have all the second hand shops gone? Learn to buy and sell using the online auction site Trademe. Understand the pros and cons. Upload photos and manage an auction.
Saturday training available
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St Heliers Community Library
Two different Click and Learn courses are offered at St Heliers Community Library. The courses are three weeks long and cover the topics in-depth.
Click and Learn: Introducing Computers
Tuesdays, 9am to 10am
This three week course gives a general overview of how to use computers, basic mouse and keyboard skills, and how to use the library catalogue.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1324.
Click and Learn: Surfs Up
Tuesdays, 10am to 11am
This three week course takes an in-depth look at email, how to search the internet and the library website.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1324.
Click and Learn: Camera to Computer
Fridays, 10am to 11am
Learn how to download, print and save photos from your camera; how to improve your photos through editing, plus how to share photos via email or websites with family and friends.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1324.
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Waiheke Community Library
Click and Learn: the basics
Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm
One-on-one sessions are offered on how to use a computer, searching the internet, using the library catalogue and the library website. Sessions are tailor-made to the student and last from 30 to 60 minutes.
Bookings essential, phone (09) 374 1325.
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