#TryOneThing with Get Online Week!

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Get Online Week 17 – 24 October

Get Online Week is an annual campaign to get people online for the first time and to help boost their digital skills. Nearly 1 in 5 adults lack the most basic digital skills needed for everyday life, over 1 in 20 households have no internet access and 2 million households in the UK struggle with affording internet access (Source: Good Things Foundation).

This year, the campaign is to #TryOneThing – don’t be overwhelmed, just take one step at a time! A great way to get started on your online journey is to use Learn My Way. This webpage offers easy to use sessions on the following subjects:

For more information and how to get started ask in your local library.

So how else can your library help?

All Cheshire West and Chester libraries offer free computer access for library members, along with free scanning services and printing for a small charge. All you need is your library card and password/PIN. We've also got free WiFi in libraries so you can come and connect up your phones, tablets and laptops.

Digital device help sessions

Need some 1:1 help with your device? Whether you’re still getting to grips with your new device or are stuck with something specific, bring it along to the library and we can provide basic help and support.

We currently offer support sessions in the following libraries:

Monday: 11am-12pm, Sandiway Library

Tuesday: 10.30-11.30am, Frodsham Library

2.30-4pm, Barnton Library (temporarily relocated from Northwich)

2-3pm, Neston Library

Wednesday: 3-4pm, Helsby Library

Thursday: 2-4pm, Winsford Library

Booking is advised – please contact the library for more information and individual requirements.

We’re also offering one off digital support sessions in some libraries. These are:

Monday: 11am-12pm, Upton Library – eResources, drop in session

3-4pm, Blacon Library - iPad session for beginners, drop in session

3-4pm, Lache Library - iPad session for beginners, drop in session

Digital Buddies

Digital Buddies meet at Storyhouse every Friday, 11.30am, to learn and share digital skills. Why not drop in and learn something new?

Or, if you have time to spare each week, we’re looking for Digital Buddies to volunteer in our other libraries. Have you got the skills to support others to increase their digital skills? If you’re an email expert, social media sensation or a word whizz, see what you could do in a library near you! Apply to volunteer here today!

Cyber Crime sessions with Cheshire Police

Online scams are on the increase, and it’s important to stay protected. We’re working with Cheshire Police to provide some pop-up shops for advice and support, throughout Get Online Week and beyond.

Come along and chat about how to recognise and avoid online scams on the following dates:

Tue 18 October: Ellesmere Port Library 10am-12pm and Neston Library 2.30-4.30pm
Fri 21 October: Frodsham Library 10am-12pm and Helsby Library 2.30-4.30pm
Tue 15 November: Sandiway Library 10am-12pm and Weaverham Library 2.30-4.30pm
Tue 22 November: Blacon Library 10am-12pm and Upton Library 2.30-4.30pm
Tue 29 November: Hope Farm Library 10am-12pm and Little Sutton Library 2.30-4.30pm
Tue 24 January: Great Boughton Library 10am-12pm and Lache Library 2.30-4.30pm
Tue 31 January: Wharton Library 10am-12pm and Winsford Library 2.30-4.30pm

Introducing LiBS – our Library iPad Borrowing Scheme!

We are so excited to be announcing LiBS: a brand-new iPad borrowing scheme that will allow residents across the borough to borrow an iPad with their library card. Included in the kit is an iPad, keyboard and headset.

If you’ve never used an iPad before, or don’t have one of your own, you can try one out for free – all you need to borrow the kit, is your library card and a form of ID. iPads will be available to borrow for 6 weeks. Complete beginner? We’ll provide all the instructions that you need to get started.

Discover a world of information with our library eResources, check out some free eBooks or eMagazines, or take your first steps into social media or video calling. All the iPads come with data so you can still get online even if you don’t have WiFi at home.

We’re currently putting the finishing touches to the project and will be announcing the launch date soon!

eBooks and eAudiobooks

It wouldn’t be #GetOnlineWeek without promoting our eBooks and eAudiobooks. With Halloween coming up we thought we share some of the top spooky children’s stories that are available via BorrowBox:

The Witches by Roald Dahl - eAudiobook

Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly spooky stories by Jeff Kinney - eAudiobook

The Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy - eBooks

Harry Potter series by J K Rowling - eBooks (these are also available in Ukrainian)

Our #ReadNow #ListenNow titles are always available to download from BorrowBox. You will find these at the top of the BorrowBox app.

What are you waiting for? Download the BorrowBox app now!

If you can’t remember your PIN/password, please use our password reset feature. Alternatively, email libraries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk for assistance.

About eBooks and eAudiobooks:

Please download the BorrowBox app from your device’s app store to access eBooks and eAudiobooks
You will need your library card number and password to log in to BorrowBox
If you don't know your password, you can click here to reset your password
If using a computer, or a traditional e-reader, please log into BorrowBox online
If you require any assistance, please contact us at: libraries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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