Be Connected: Digital Skills sessions at East Maitland

Discover free online sessions available to help you build your digital skills across a wide range of topics. Drop in and work at your own pace or learn along with others.

Bring your own device if you have one. An iPad will also be provided for each workshop attendee to use during the session.

Places are limited and bookings are essential for this free event.

Thursdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm

East Maitland Library

Be Connected Sessions:

Fun things to do with your photos - Thursday 2 March 2023 | Learn how to shoot, edit, print and store your photos like a pro! These courses offer expert tips on taking great photos. You’ll learn how to move your photos from your camera or device to your computer for editing.

Social media apps - Thursday 9 March 2023 | Explore the world of social media with the big names like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. We take an in-depth look at how you can safely create your own account in each of these platforms before going on to discover how you can find content of interest to you.

Online hobbies - Thursday 16 March 2023 | This topic has sessions on some of the fun hobbies you can do online. Learn how you can build your family tree, travel to places far and wide without leaving your chair, and how to create your very own blog to share your experiences and knowledge.

Researching and booking travel online - Thursday 23 March 2023 | This exciting topic shows you everything you need to know about safely researching and booking travel online. You’ll find out some key tips for finding the best deals online, how you can safely access your finances while travelling and what you need to do if you plan on travelling with medications.

Introduction to myGov - Thursday 30 March 2023 | Find out how myGov can make managing your online government services easy and convenient. We show you, step-by-step, how to set up and use your own myGov account safely, link your Medicare and other government services to your myGov.

For any access or booking enquiries, phone East Maitland Library on 02 4933 7122 or email [email protected]

Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative supporting all Australians to get online. Maitland Libraries is registered as a Be Connected Network Partner.

Host or Publisher Maitland City Library