Helping the community become tech savvy

Published on 24 January 2024

Technology moves at an alarming pace and it can be easy to fall behind, so together with the State Government, the State Library of NSW and Telstra, MidCoast Council Libraries are hosting Tech Savvy Seniors workshops again.

The workshops are about teaching seniors the basics of navigating their devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Participants just need to bring along their own charged device. Our experienced trainer will deliver face-to-face, one-on-one support to help you make the most of technology.

There will also be group sessions available with both being held at the Forster Library.

The training is free, but bookings are essential.  Either call your local branch or ask the staff next time you visit. When you book, we’d like to know the type of support you are after. This will help to plan your training.

Dates and Locations
Taree Library
Wednesday, 31 January 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM
Tuesday, 27 February 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM

Wingham Library
Friday, 02 February 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM
Friday, 07 March 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM

Gloucester Library
Tuesday, 06 February 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM
Tuesday, 05 March 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM

Hallidays Point Library
Thursday, 08 February 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM

Forster Library
Friday, 09 February 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Friday, 08 March 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Tea Gardens Library
Wednesday, 14 February 10:00 AM - 04:15 PM
Wednesday, 13 March 10:00 AM - 04:15 PM

Group sessions

Introduction to New Devices.

This workshop will teach you the basics of your new device.
Forster Library
Friday 9 February 9.30am-12pm

Introduction to Library e-Services.

This workshop will teach you how to navigate library e-Services such as Hoopla, Libby and BorrowBox.
Forster Library
Friday 8 March 9.30am-12pm

For a full list of Library events and our other services visit www.midcoastlibraries.com.au