Courses and programmes in your area
Learning at your library
Christchurch City Libraries run a variety of programmes to help you take advantage of the wide range of resources that we offer.
Courses on specific topics —which we run from time to time — are listed on our events calendar. Our learning centres run programmes for school children and the community throughout the year.
Technology Tasters
Offered at Central Library and South Learning Centre, most classes are free. Come along to expand your knowledge, learn and play! For some sessions bookings are essential. View the calendar for course dates.
Bookings and more information p: 941-5140, e: learningcentre@ccc.govt.nz
Library topics
Most of our libraries offer some or all of the following sessions either on a regular or on request basis. Contact us to find out about which sessions are offered at our libraries.
Mouse practice
For customers who have not used, or had much practice using a mouse. Try our online Mouse-ercise tutorial.
Library catalogue (Beginner or Advanced)
Learn to search the library catalogue for your favourite author, find library items on topics of interest and place your holds or check your account.
Try our using the catalogue guide.
CINCH - Community INformation Christchurch
This session will show customers the depth of information on CINCH; how to limit a search to areas, use of keywords etc.
A session to assist customers to open an email account and navigate their way around the screen.
The Internet
An introduction to the internet via the web sites which are freely available on our computers.
the Source
A look at the Source — our collection of subscription and specialist research resourcese. Sessions either take a brief look at several resources or choose one to look at more closely.
