Digital Futures
As gateways to knowledge and culture, libraries play an important role in society, helping to build healthy communities. Today’s libraries offer books, activities, community spaces, and much more. Digital inclusion and community recovery initiatives are happening in some of the libraries around the region. Develop your computer skills through one of these digital initiatives.
Due to COVID-19 Alert Levels, please check that these libraries are open before visiting.
South Hamilton Futures Hub
The South Hamilton Futures Hub started on 5 August at the Glenview Library, and continues through to the end of the year. The hub will be open fortnightly on Thursdays from 10am – 12pm. This initiative is a partnership between Kanorau Digital, Workbridge, and the Hamilton City Libraries, but they are looking for any other community partners that might be interested in joining them.
The idea is that rather than offering single-issue prescriptive sessions, we can offer a variety of services depending on what people are after. To start with, we’ll be offering help wi
Formatting CVs and cover letters
Device tutoring
Navigating MSD
Online forms and registrations
Disability advocacy
Job readiness
Future education and training options
Everyone is welcome with any questions or concerns they may have. This is not meant to be a prescriptive classroom environment. It’s a place where you can seek support and help from community workers who want to be able to pool resources.
If we can’t help you, we will certainly be able to connect you to the right people to help you sort what needs sorting. There is no need to register or – you can simply pop in and have a chat to us. If you’re a service provider who would like to be involved in this initiative, we would love to have you on board. Simply email bevan.morgan@hcc.govt.nz and we can have a chat.
Stepping Up- Digital Skills for Life
The Digital Steps (Stepping Up) programme aims to provide free digital skills training for people who are seeking to improve employment opportunities or enhance their computer skills in general.
Each module runs for up to 2 hours and will be delivered by a Community Librarian. Classes are delivered in very small groups. Attendees may bring their own device or make use of a provided computer (free of charge).
A range of courses will be offered, or can be catered to client needs. To look at the range of options that may be available or could be requested click here. Please note, not all courses may be able to be offered.
For currently scheduled courses in Cambridge visit https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-cambridge-library
For currently scheduled courses in Te Awamutu visit https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-te-awamutu-library
If you wish to book a Community Librarian or a 'Digital Drop In' one-on-one class at a specific time, please email communitylibrarian@waipadc.govt.nz
Hauraki District Libraries are also partnering with Stepping Up, to deliver a range of digital courses. Our digital banking classes were a huge success. We will also be holding courses in Paeroa. We will be running courses on applying for jobs online. Drop in or phone to register. You can also register online and keep up with what other courses we will be running in the future: https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/page-3/
Waihi Library Technology Support Drop in Sessions
Each Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm at Waihi Library. No booking is required.
A volunteer mentor is available to help with computer, smart phone, and tablet (including ipad) issues, as well as assist you to get started with our ebooks or library app. Please note that these sessions are for support with specific issues that you might have rather than ongoing technology lessons.
Skinny Jump - Hauraki District Libraries
Hauraki District Libraries are partnering with Skinny Jump, a low-cost, prepaid broadband service for eligible kiwi homes. It allows you to get a free modem with 30GB internet access. Ongoing broadband costs from $5 a month for 30GB, with no contract or credit checks. To check if Skinny Jump coverage is available at your address please speak to a librarian or check the website https://www.skinny.co.nz/jump/home/#checkmyhomeaddress
We are happy to be distributing Skinny Jump modems from our Ngatea and Waihi Libraries. For more information speak to a librarian. If you live in Paeroa and are interested in getting Skinny Jump please contact The Paeroa Community Support Trust who are the distributors in Paeroa.