Learn to use a computer and learn more computer sessions

Visit your local library and discover ways to get online and learn more about becoming digitally active.

All Dorset County Council libraries are registered Online Centres and support learning to use the computer and the internet through Learn My Way. You can access this site on your own using the free library computers or at home.

All libraries can offer initial digital assistance at any time by facilitating access to relevant courses via Learn My Way or signposting to other venues running IT help sessions in the local area.

Getting online

If you need help to get started online then join one of our regular sessions at a library near you.

Contact the library to book a session. These sessions are free unless stated and include facilitated access to:

Learn My Way Online Basics

Introducing you to the mouse, keyboard, internet and email.

Learn My Way Online Plus modules

using online forms
job hunting online (prepares you for Universal Jobmatch)
jobs and interviews
understanding public services
make money work
shopping online
Facebook and socialising online
online banking
staying safe online
creating documents

Learn My Way sessions

There is also the opportunity to speak to someone about help with computing.

Library	When	Times	Drop in or book
Blandford Library	Every Monday	2.30pm to 4.30pm	Book
Blandford Library	Last Monday of the month	2.00pm to 4.00pm	Bookable slots with a Digital Champion
Bridport Library	Every Monday	2pm to 4.30pm	2pm to 3pm half hour bookable slots with a Digital Champion 3pm to 4.30pm bookable sessions
Bridport Library	Every Wednesday and Friday	2.30pm to 4.30pm	Individual sessions, please contact library to book
Christchurch Library and Learning Centre	Third Saturday of the month	10am to midday	Book
Christchurch Library and Learning Centre	Every Tuesday	10am to 12noon	Booking essential
Christchurch Library and Learning Centre	Every Thursday	4pm to 6.30pm	Book
Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library	Every Monday	2pm to 4pm	1:1 sessions, please contact the library to book a session
Crossways Library	By appointment	By appointment	Book
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre	Every Monday	10.30am to 12.30pm	Half hour bookable slots
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre	Every Tuesday	10am to 11am	Half hour bookable slots
Dorchester library and learning centre	Every Wednesday	9.45am to 12.15pm	Half hour slots, bookable and drop-in
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre	Every Thursday	2pm to 3.30pm	Half hour bookable slots
Ferndown Library	Every Tuesday Every Thursday	10am to 11am 10am to 11am	Book
Ferndown Library	Every Wednesday with a Digital Champion	9.30am to 12.30pm	Book
Gillingham Library	Every Tuesday	10am to midday	Drop in
Gillingham Library	Every Saturday	10am to midday	Drop in
Highcliffe Library	Every Tuesday	10am, 11am and midday	Book
Littlemoor Library	Every Tuesday	2.30pm to 4.30pm	Book
Lytchett Matravers Library	Every Friday	2pm to 4pm	Book
Portland Tophill Library	First and Third Thursday of the month	2pm to 4pm	Book
Shaftesbury Library	Every Tuesday Every Friday	2.30pm to 4pm 10.30am 12noon	Booking essential. Please call 01747 852256
Sherborne Library	Every Thursday	2pm to 5pm	Please call the library on 01935 812683 to book and individual 1 hour session
Swanage Library	Every Monday	2.30pm to 4pm	Book
Upton Library and Children's Centre (outreach base)	Second and fourth Tuesday of the month.	9.30am to 12.30pm	Book
Upton Library and Children's Centre (outreach base)	First Wednesday of the month	9.30am to 12.30pm	Book
Verwood Library	Every Friday	11.30am to 1pm	Book
Wareham Library	Every Tuesday	2.45pm 3.30pm 4.15pm	Book
West Moors Library	Every Thursday	2pm to 5pm	Drop-in
West Moors Library	Second and fourth Friday of the month	10am to midday	Book
Weymouth Library	Every Monday	2pm to 5pm	Book
Wyke Regis Library	Every Wednesday	2.30pm to 4.30pm	Book

Your mobile device and getting the most from online library service

Sessions held in the following libraries:

Library	When	Times	Drop in or book	Further information
Sherborne Library	Every Thursday	2pm to 5pm	Book
Shaftesbury Library	Every Tuesday	2.30pm to 4pm	Book	Use the library computers or bring your own device.
Shaftesbury Library	Every Friday	10.30am to midday	Book	Use the library computers or bring your own device.
Upton Library and Children's Centre (outreach base)	First Wednesday of the month	9.30am to midday	Book	N/A
Wimborne Library	Every Thursday	2.15pm to 3.30pm	Drop in	N/A
Wyke Regis Library	Every Wednesday	2.30pm to 4.30pm	Book	N/A
Weymouth Library	Every Monday (from 18 July 2016)	2pm to 5pm	Book	N/A
Weymouth Library	Every Tuesday	10am to midday	Book	N/A

Ancestry

For Family History online research help find Ancestry sessions at a library near you.

Code Clubs

Code Clubs are free, fun and creative computer programming for children aged 9 to 11 years old.

Do you want to help people to learn to use a computer?

You could help people to use computers and be more confident with the internet.

Become a Digital Champion in libraries.

if you are aged 14-25 sign up as a Library Service Young People Digital Champion
if you are aged 18+ and interested in helping young people get involved with Code Club, why not volunteer via the Code Club website. A DBS certificate is required which can be arranged

Become a Digital Champion with Superfast Broadband.

if you are 25 or over then help to connect people as part of the Superfast Broadband programme