Waitakere Learning Centres
Do you need to use a computer but don't have one at home? Are you a total
beginner and want to learn about computers? Do you want some help with computer
based activities? The Learning Centres are here to help and offer free
access to computers and the internet for all Waitakere City residents and
ratepayers.
The Learning Centres are up-to-the-minute and staffed by friendly coordinators
who are trained and keen to help all patrons whether through classes or by
giving one-on-one assistance.
Waitakere has seven computer learning centres. Five are library-based at
Glen Eden Library,
Ranui Library,
Massey Library,
New Lynn
War Memorial Library and
Waitakere Central Library. Two are stand-alone
centres at Te Atatu Peninsula
and Sturges West.
To use the centres, come along with your library card. Registration takes only a
couple of minutes. If you don't have a library card, it is quick and easy to
join the library.
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What's Happening at Ranui Learning Centre
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Beginner's Classes
Waitakere Libraries card holders can come in and register on the free beginners computer
classes. These are currently being held on Thursday afternoons. The classes
run for four weeks and cover the basics of using a computer, ideal if you are
thinking of buying a computer or just want to find out how to use them.
Coffee and Computers
Ranui Learning Centre will be running a Coffee and Computers class on a Wednesday
afternoon. This class runs for four weeks and is for those who have already
mastered the basics of using a computer. This class will show you how to create
greetings cards and calendars, image searching on the Internet and it will show
you some of the e-resources that library card holders have access to. After
each class the group take a break for tea and coffee and to discuss the class
content.
Each of our classes is limited to five participants who are at the same level of computer
experience. This is an ideal environment for you to feel comfortable to ask
questions and gain confidence.
Homework Zone
Ranui Library runs a homework zone during term time. This operates from Monday to Thursday
from 3.00 - 4.30pm. Both the Learning Centre Coordinator and Children’s and
Teens Librarian are on hand to offer help with homework.
One to One's
If you need general computer help, such as learning how to use email or setting up a Word
document please make an appointment with Kerry, the Learning Centre Coordinator
at
Ranui Library. You can either come into the library to discuss this with her
or telephone 832-7617.
Contact
Ranui Learning Centre
Visitor Passes
From 1 September 2007 there will be no visitor passes
issued.
Library membership is free and will be required to use the learning
centres. Please ask a staff member for information on joining the library &
learning centres.
Children Using Learning Centres
From 1 December 2007 all children under 16 will require an
authorisation form signed by their parent or legal guardian in order to use the
learning centre computers.
Authorisation forms will be available from the learning centres and
Waitakere library branches from 1 September 2007 or you can download a
copy of this form below. You need to return the signed form to a library or
learning centre staff member.
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Parental
Authorisation form for Children/ Young Persons to use the Waitakere Libraries &
Information Services Learning Centres (Size 94K)
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