Waitakere Learning Centres
 

Do you need to use a computer but don't have one at home? Are you a total beginner and want to learn about computers? Do you want some help with computer based activities? The Learning Centres are here to help and offer free access to computers and the internet for all Waitakere City residents and ratepayers.

The Learning Centres are up-to-the-minute and staffed by friendly coordinators who are trained and keen to help all patrons whether through classes or by giving one-on-one assistance.

Waitakere has eight computer learning centres. Six are library-based at Glen Eden Library, Ranui Library, Massey Library, New Lynn War Memorial Library, Titirangi Library and Waitakere Central Library. Two are stand-alone centres at Te Atatu Peninsula and Sturges West.

To use the centres, come along with your library card. Registration takes only a couple of minutes. If you don't have a library card, it is quick and easy to join the library.

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Chinese Beginners Classes
Save a tree with IRD
Homework assistance

Chinese Beginners Classes

Waitakere Learning Centres are pleased to now offer Beginners computer classes taught in Mandarin. These are held at the following centres only:

Course Duration: This is 4 week free course. Bookings are essential.

For more information or to book a class, contact:

• Ranui classes - Crystal on (09) 832 7617 (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm)
• Massey classes - Jennifer on (09) 832 9265 (Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm and Monday 9:00am-5:30pm)

Save a tree with IRD

Learn to interact with the Inland Revenue Dept. online.

IRD are running workshops on using their latest online services, calculators and tools.

Sessions are held at:

Waitakere Central Learning Centre
3 Ratanui Street Henderson

• Thursday 23 July 10-12pm
• Thursday 20 August 10-12pm
• Thursday 17 August 10-12pm

Bookings are essential.  Simply contact us on Advisory.Takapuna@ird.govt.nz  or  phone us on (09) 984 1389 to book your FREE place.  Bring your library card (or join its FREE for Waitakere residents).

Homework Assistance

The Learning Centres offer free homework help for children after school.

We can assist children:

• To research homework information online
• To use credible websites
• To use the Library's eResource databases
• To present information in a word or publisher document or powerpoint presentation

Children using Learning Centres

From 1 December 2007 all children under 16 will require an authorisation form signed by their parent or legal guardian in order to use the learning centre computers.

Authorisation forms will be available from the learning centres and Waitakere library branches from 1 September 2007 or you can download a copy of this form below. You need to return the signed form to a library or learning centre staff member.

Note: You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print this document.  For help opening PDF files or tips on copying information see Helpful Tips.

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