Want to improve your computer skills? The last term of Marlborough District Library's popular Stepping Up courses are now available to book.
Upcoming courses include Ancestry, smartphones and finding the right device. See below for the full schedule of courses.
The courses run on a Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. The courses have limited places so be sure to register.
You can register on the Stepping Up website.
Go to the Stepping Up website
You can also register by coming into the library or contacting us by phone or email.
Go to our Contact Us page
Ancestry
Tuesday 13 October
Thursday 15 October
Learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand.
Go to our event listing for the Tuesday Ancestry course to register
Go to our event listing for the Thursday Ancestry course to register
Further steps in family history
Tuesday 20 October
Thursday 22 October
A ‘beyond the basics' course, suitable for anyone who has attended an ‘Introduction to Family History’ or who has experience searching online family history resources.
Go to our event listing for the Tuesday Further steps in family history course to register
Go to our event listing for the Thursday Further steps in family history course to register
The Prow
Thursday 29 October
The Top of the South's own history and culture is explored in this course.
Go to our event listing for the The Prow and to register
Smartphones
Tuesday 5 November
Learn about gestures, apps, taking photos, connecting to the internet, security and settings.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Pursuing Hobbies
Tuesday 10 November
For seniors who want to use technologies to pursue hobbies.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Finding the right device
Thursday 12 November
Learn about different devices so you can choose the right one for your needs.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Communicating with family
Tuesday 24 November
Learn how to communicate online with family and friends.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Reducing dependence on others
Thursday 26 November
Learn how to start online banking, using DIY sites, manage my health and other apps.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Introduction to devices
Tuesday 1 December
Learn to use different types of devices.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Introduction to the internet
Thursday 3 December
Gain a basic understanding of how the internet works and various internet options.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Introduction to email
Tuesday 8 December
Get to know email, what it is and how to use it.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
Introduction to browsing
Thursday 10 December
Gain an understanding of internet browsers and how to search for topics of interest.
Go to our event listing for more information and to register
