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Just ask a member of the library team if you need help to access the wifi or when using our computers.

Tech Buddies are volunteers in our libraries who can help people use their computers, tablets or smart phones.

Tech Buddy sessions
Library Session day and time How to book
Boscombe Library Thursdays 9:30am to 11am drop-in sessions, no need to book
Branksome Library

Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm

Every other Saturday 10am to midday (starting 13 January 2024)

drop-in sessions, no need to book
Broadstone Library Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm book in the library or call 01202 127 111
Canford Cliffs Library Wednesdays 11am to 1pm drop-in sessions, no need to book
Castlepoint Library Mondays 3pm to 4pm book in the library or call 01202 127 444
Charminster Library Tuesdays 5pm to 6pm
Thursdays 5pm to 6pm
book in the library or call 01202 127 456
Christchurch Library Thursdays 10am, 11am, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Fridays 10am and 11am
book in the library or call 01202 127 200
Highcliffe Library First and second Tuesday each month, 2:30pm to 4:30pm  book in the library or call 01202 127 369
Kinson Library Mondays 2pm to 3pm
Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm
drop-in sessions, no need to book
Poole Library Tuesdays 9:30am to midday and Thursdays 10am to midday book in the library or call 01202 127 100
Pokesdown & Southbourne Library Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm and from 3pm to 4pm
Fridays from 10am to 11am and from 11am to 12pm
book in the library or call 01202 127 555
Springbourne Library Saturdays 10am to 10:45am and 11am to 11:45am book in the library or call 01202 127 600
Tuckton Library Thursdays 10am to 11am and 11am to midday book in the library or call 01202 127 654
Westbourne Library Friday from 10am until midday  book in the library or call 01202 127 676
Winton Library Thursdays 11:30am to midday book in the library or call 01202 127 700

Skills and Learning run digital hubs – free ICT skill drop in sessions

Information about the course is on the Skills and Learning website or by calling 01202 123 444.

BCHA

BCHA’s Bournemouth Digital project delivers four, three hour sessions in small groups with additional personalised one to one support. These cover getting online, accessing online services, setting up emails and Zoom accounts, online job searching, IT security and online money skills.

BCHA Ignite programme includes computer skills for anyone over the age of 19 who is currently unemployed or at risk of losing their job.

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