Let's get online in Get Online Week Ipswich 2019

It's Get Online Week in the week commencing 14^th October 2019. There are thousands of events taking place in communities all across the country with volunteers showing you that getting the most out of the internet can be easy and fun. All you need to do is Try 1 Thing! Whether you’re brand-new to the internet, or you want a bit of help making more out of being online, Get Online Week is here to help you take the next step. We are proud to announce that Get Online Week is back in Ipswich. Our digital superheroes are busy setting up events to help people get online and use technology. Here is a list of events available around the area. So just #try1thing. Happy Get Online Week!

Monday (14^th October)

Internet Taster Session at Felixstowe Library

Date/Time: Monday 14 October, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Location: Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road, Felixstowe IP11 7BY

For: All welcome

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: Would you like to find out what the Internet is all about? Start your digital journey today by signing up for a free “Internet Taster” session at Felixstowe Library and learn about the Internet and what it could do for you. It is a free, fun and interactive course to demystify the Internet. Suitable for absolute beginners and technophobes friendly. The course will be led by a friendly and professional computer trainer from Lxpert. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk or call 01394 330 850.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals course (5 weeks, 5 sessions) at the Ipswich County Library where you will learn about email, finding information online, Internet security & safety, social media and the Cloud.

More info: https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events-activities/get-online/

Tuesday (15^th October)

Internet Taster Session at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time(s): Tuesday 15 October, 10am - 11:30am

Location: Chaucer Room, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE

For: All welcome

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: Would you like to find out what the Internet is all about? Start your digital journey today by signing up for a free “Internet Taster” session at Ipswich County Library and learn about the Internet and what it could do for you. It is a free, fun and interactive course to demystify the Internet. Suitable for absolute beginners and technophobes friendly. The course will be led by a friendly and professional computer trainer from Lxpert. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor or call 01473 927 260.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals course (5 weeks, 5 sessions) at the Ipswich County Library where you will learn about email, finding information online, Internet security & safety, social media and the Cloud.

More info: https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events-activities/get-online/

Internet Taster Session at Woodbridge Library

Date/Time(s): Tuesday 15 October, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: New Street, Woodbridge IP12 1DT

For: All welcome

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: Would you like to find out what the Internet is all about? Start your digital journey today by signing up for a free “Internet Taster” session at Woodbridge Library and learn about the Internet and what it could do for you. It is a free, fun and interactive course to demystify the Internet. Suitable for absolute beginners and technophobes friendly. The course will be led by a friendly and professional computer trainer from Lxpert. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk or call 01394 330 855.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals course (5 weeks, 5sessions) at the Ipswich County Library where you will learn about email, finding information online, Internet security & safety, social media and the Cloud.

More info: https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events-activities/get-online/

Thursday (17^th October)

Internet Taster Session at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time(s): Thursday 17 October, 2pm - 4pm

Location: Chaucer Room, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE

For: All welcome

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: Would you like to find out what the Internet is all about? Start your digital journey today by signing up for a free “Internet Taster” session at Ipswich County Library and learn about the Internet and what it could do for you. It is a free, fun and interactive course to demystify the Internet. Suitable for absolute beginners and technophobes friendly. The course will be led by a friendly and professional computer trainer from Lxpert. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor or call 01473 927 260.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals course (5 weeks, 5sessions) at the Ipswich County Library where you will learn about email, finding information online, Internet security & safety, social media and the Cloud.

More info: https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events-activities/get-online/

In addition

Monthly Digital Skills Workshop at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time: Thursday 7 November, 2pm - 4pm (First Thursday of every month)

Location: Chaucer Room, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE

For: All welcome. Up to 10 people per workshop. Please book in advance at the library information desk to avoid disappointment.

Cost: £5 per person per session

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description:

Monthly digital skills workshop at the Ipswich County Library on the first Thursday of every month. Come and learn to use the Internet and your devices with a local computer expert and fellow attendees in a casual and friendly learning environment. A different theme every month covering a popular or hot topic. There will be a short informative talk at the beginning of each session followed by an expert led Q&A and workshop. Suitable for absolute beginners and intermediates. Teas and biscuits will be provided.

Monthly Digital Skills Workshop at Felixstowe Library

Date/Time: Tuesday 5 November, 10am - 12pm (First Tuesday of every month)

Location: Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road, Felixstowe IP11 7BY

For: All welcome. Up to 10 people per workshop. Please book in advance at the library information desk to avoid disappointment.

Cost: £5 per person per session

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description:

Monthly digital skills workshop at the Felixstowe Library on the first Tuesday of every month. Come and learn to use the Internet and your devices with a local computer expert and fellow attendees in a casual and friendly learning environment. A different theme every month covering a popular or hot topic. There will be a short informative talk at the beginning of each session followed by an expert led Q&A and workshop. Suitable for absolute beginners and intermediates. Teas and biscuits will be provided.

Computer Course at the Ipswich County Library

Due to popular demand, the Ipswich County Library is offering the well received computer course again this year. A new module "Using the computer basics" has been added to the line up. The course is offered in partnerhip with Lxpert. The courses will be held at Chaucer Room, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor or call 01473 927 260.

Cost: £30 for the five sessions.

• Using the computer basics - Wednesday 30^th October (2pm to 4pm)
• Introduction to Email - Wednesday 6^th November (2pm to 4pm)
• Finding Information Online - Wednesday 12^th November (2pm to 4pm)
• Internet Security and Safety - Wednesday 20^th November (2pm to 4pm)
• Social Media and The Cloud - Wednesday 27^th November (2pm to 4pm)

 More information here: https://www.lxpert.com/showarticle/60/Internet-Courses-at-the-Ipswich-County-Library

What about free computer help, lesson and support?

Unfortunately, due to the closure of the AgeUK Suffolk Ipswich Help Centre in June 2019, we are unable to offer any free 1-to-1 help during Get Online Week this year. Hopefully we will find a way to offer a similar service next year. So watch this space!

Oh no! I missed the Get Online Week!

Don't worry. You are always welcome to join us at the digital skills workshops at the Ipswich County Library and Felixstowe Library (see info above)

If you have any further questions or need some help with your computer, tablet, smartphone or the Internet, our friendly local experts are happy to provide you personal help at a convenient time and location to you (e.g. at the comfort of your own home). Find out more here.

Have a great Get Online Week!

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Previous years

2018: https://www.lxpert.com/showarticle/65/Let's-get-online-in-Get-Online-Week-Ipswich-2018

2017: https://www.lxpert.com/showarticle/59/Let's-get-online-at-Get-Online-Week-Ipswich-2017

2016: https://www.lxpert.com/showarticle/51/Let's-get-online-with-Get-Online-Week-in-Ipswich

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