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LEARNING FOR ADULTSPROGRAMME20125LIBRARY LEARNINGFOR ADULTSOURCOURSESLibrariesWho are our courses <strong>for</strong>?Our courses are <strong>for</strong> anyone living in the<strong>East</strong> <strong>Dunbartonshire</strong> area. Some courses,such as First Click, are <strong>for</strong> older learners.Others are open to everyone.For further in<strong>for</strong>mationplease contact:Outreach and AccessWilliam Patrick <strong>Library</strong> 0141 777 3145 oremail libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.ukOther <strong>for</strong>matsThis document can be provided in large print, Brailleor on audio cassette and can be translated into othercommunity languages. Please contact the Council’sCorporate Communications Team at:<strong>East</strong> <strong>Dunbartonshire</strong> CouncilTom Johnston HouseCivic WayKirkintillochG66 4TJTel: 0300 123 4510In<strong>for</strong>mation, advice, guidanceand progressionWe can help you to explore further trainingand education and signpost you to ourpartners who offer other courses you mayfind useful on your <strong>learning</strong> journey.How to sign up <strong>for</strong> a courseCome along to your local library, wherestaff will advise which course is right <strong>for</strong>you and if there is a place available. Youmay also want to come along to the dropin sessions which are held weekly in our<strong>Library</strong> Learning Centres. <strong>Library</strong> LearningCentres have accessibility equipment andother resources to assist you with your<strong>learning</strong>.We can also offer help with other accessrequirements. Contact us to find out howwe can help.Bishopbriggs <strong>Library</strong>170 Kirkintilloch RoadBishopbriggsG64 2LXTel: 0141 772 4513Milngavie <strong>Library</strong>Allander RoadMilngavieG62 8PNTel: 0141 956 2776Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>166 Drymen RoadBearsdenG61 3RJTel: 0141 777 3021William Patrick <strong>Library</strong>2-4 West High StKirkintillochG66 1ADTel: 0141 777 3141Westerton <strong>Library</strong>82 Maxwell AvenueBearsdenG61 1NZTel : 0141 956 2773Lennoxtown <strong>Library</strong>Main StreetLennoxtownG66 7HATel : 01360 311436Craighead <strong>Library</strong>Craighead RoadMilton of CampsieG66 8DLTel: 01360 311925EDLC Trust is a recognised Scottish Charity: SC 04 1942 VAT Registration No: GB 102892037 Company Registration No:389516JANUARY/MARCH 2012
LEARNING FOR ADULTSPROGRAMME2012234LIBRARYLEARNINGCENTRESOur <strong>Library</strong> LearningCentres offer:• Knowledgeable andsupportive tutors• Fun and lively courses• The chance to learnnew skills• How to get the most fromonline resources• Help with <strong>learning</strong><strong>for</strong> everyoneAbout our coursesEvery year <strong>East</strong> <strong>Dunbartonshire</strong> librariesoffer free adult <strong>learning</strong> courses in a librarynear you. Our libraries give you the chanceto study near to your home in a relaxed,friendly environment. If you are a librarymember, you can use our computers topractice if you don’t have a computer athome. Just ask our friendly staff <strong>for</strong> advice!What can you learn?Libraries offer many different computingcourses and we are always willing to listento your suggestions about what you wouldlike to learn. Here are some coursesavailable now:• Drop in sessions• First click• Card making• Online shopping• Ipad, Ipods, Smart phones andE-book readers• Publishing <strong>for</strong> small businesses,volunteers and charitable organisations.OUR COURSESIn partnership with the BBC’s ‘First Click’<strong>learning</strong> campaign, beginners’ computerclasses <strong>for</strong> <strong>adults</strong> over 55 are being offered inour library <strong>learning</strong> centres. ‘First Click’ willhelp to give an introduction to the internet andemail, explaining how to use both in a simple,step-by-step way.Groups are small and friendly and youwill meet other beginners just like yourself,with classes in five week blocks.By the time you have completed thecourse you will be able to:• understand desktop and icons• use a mouse• use a keyboard• know about the internet• keep safe online• send and receive emailFIRST CLICK COURSEStart End Day Time Venue17 Jan 14 Feb Tues 2pm-4pm Milngavie <strong>Library</strong>19 Jan 16 Feb Thur 10am-12noon Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>20 Feb 19 Mar Mon 2pm-4pm Bishopbriggs <strong>Library</strong>22 Feb 21 Mar Wed 2pm-4pm William Patrick <strong>Library</strong>Drop in SessionsDrop in to our open and friendly beginner’ssession <strong>for</strong> support with emailing, usingthe internet, filling in <strong>for</strong>ms, searching <strong>for</strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation, anything at all! Sessions are aroundtwo hours long and run every week. Pleasecheck with your local library <strong>for</strong> availability.DROP IN SESSIONSDay Start Time VenueMon 10am Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>Tues 10am Milngavie <strong>Library</strong>Wed 10am Bishopbriggs <strong>Library</strong>Thur 10am William Patrick <strong>Library</strong>Fri 10am Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>Card MakingCrafty? Or would you like to be? Our two-hourcard making class will help you to producebirthday cards, postcards, thank you cards -in fact a card <strong>for</strong> any occasion.CARD MAKINGDate Day Time Venue18 Jan Wed 2pm-4pm Bishopbriggs <strong>Library</strong>20 Jan Fri 10.30am-12noon Lennoxtown <strong>Library</strong>14 Feb Tue 1.30pm-3.30pm Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>3 Feb Fri 10.30am-12noon Craighead <strong>Library</strong>10 Feb Fri 10.30am-12noon Westerton <strong>Library</strong>OUR COURSESOnline ShoppingWould you like to be sure that you bought abargain? With finances getting ever tighter,come along and learn how to use comparisonwebsites, to ensure you are getting a gooddeal with your holiday, your kitchen applianceor your insurance.ONLINE SHOPPINGDate Day Time Venue21 Feb Tue 2pm-4pm Milngavie <strong>Library</strong>8 Mar Thur 1.30am-3.30pm William Patrick<strong>Library</strong>Ipad, Ipods, Smart phones andE-book readersWant to know more about these new devices?Our staff can help you find out how.IPAD / IPOD / SMART PHONES / EBOOK READERSDate Day Time Venue23 Jan Mon 2pm-4pm Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>8 Feb Wed 2pm-4pm Bishopbriggs<strong>Library</strong>Small businesses, Charities andVolunteersDo you help out at your local church or school,or run a very small business? Would you liketo know how to produce first class newslettersor flyers, business cards and brochures? Evenhow to produce address labels? We can helpyou in this two hour session, explaining how touse templates to produce items <strong>for</strong> printing.SMALL BUSINESS / CHARITIES / VOLUNTEERSDate Day Time Venue6 Mar Tue 2pm-4pm Brookwood <strong>Library</strong>20 Mar Tue 10am-12noon William Patrick<strong>Library</strong>Get OnlineLearn the first steps to getting onlinewith this short session. You will be givenhelpful tips and hints on internet providersand browsers, staying safe online andother topics.GET ONLINEDate Day Time Venue2 Feb Tue 2pm-4pm Milngavie <strong>Library</strong>9 Feb Thur 1.30pm-3pm Westerton <strong>Library</strong>16 Feb Thur 1.30pm-3pm Westerton <strong>Library</strong>15 Mar Thur 10.30am-12noon Lennoxtown <strong>Library</strong>15 Mar Thur 1.30pm-3pm Craighead <strong>Library</strong>22 Mar Thur 10.30am-12noon Lennoxtown <strong>Library</strong>22 Mar Thur 1.30pm-3pm Craighead <strong>Library</strong>29 Mar Thur 10.30am-12noon Lennoxtown <strong>Library</strong>29 Mar Thur 1.30pm-3pm Craighead <strong>Library</strong>
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