eKnow How: Technology Programmes for Teens and Adults
Explore library programmes and sessions designed to help you become more comfortable with technology, and to make better use of your own computer tools.
- Classes (bookings and payment required)
- Free sessions (bookings required)
- Free sessions (no bookings required, drop in)
- Sessions for youth
2021 Bookings and Payment
We are now using online booking platform for all of our bookable programmes. Payment via debit or credit card is required at the time of booking. Paid programmes incur a booking fee. The entire fee is passed on to charity, find out more about the impact this has on our community. Refunds are available for cancellations made 48 hours prior to the programme starting.
Consent Form
We require a consent form to be completed for every child attending our programmes. A link can be found at the time of purchase in ticketing information and will also be sent via the confirmation email. (Please note: we only require one form per child, per calendar year)
To enquire about any programmes please contact us.
Programme Evaluation
In order to continually improve our service and the programmes that we offer, your evaluation of the sessions that you have recently attended is invaluable to us. Please complete our online form to provide us with feedback.
Free sessions, bookings required
These sessions are free, but bookings are required.
Intro to Digital Banking
We have partnered with Stepping Up to offer a new initiative for citizens seeking help going online. Join us for these one off sessions to help you understand banking online. How to recognise online scams and protect yourself. Navigate through online baking platforms and how to get started with your bank.
- Bookings required via the Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures website. Please ask library staff if you require help to register.
- Free.
- Check the listings in the events calendar.
- Monday 3 May, 10am to 12noon Register online
- Wednesday 12 May, 10am to 12noon Register online
- Wednesday 19 May, 10am to 12noon Register online
- Friday 28 May, 10am to 12noon Register online
Better Digital Futures Computer Programmes for ages 65+
We have partnered with Stepping Up to offer a new initiative for seniors seeking help going online. Better Digital Futures offers four 'starter' pathways, each involving four 2-hour modules. You can join any of the pathways. To find out more or make a booking please visit Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures
- Bookings required via the Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures website. Please ask library staff if you need help to register.
- Free.
- Check the listings in the events calendar.
Digital Introductory Pathway
- New Brighton Library - FULLY BOOKED, waitlist available
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
10 May - 31 May - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 10am to 12noon
31 March - 21 April
Digital Essentials Pathway
- New Brighton Library
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
14 June - 5 July - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 10am to 12noon
3 March - 24 March
Digital Engagement Pathway
- New Brighton Library
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
2 August - 23 August - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 10am to 12noon
12 May - 2 June
Digital Safety Pathway
- New Brighton Library
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
30 August - 20 September - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 10am to 12noon
9 June - 30 June
Classes (bookings and payment required)
Tūranga Intro to Photoshop: Photo and Image Restoration
Join us to learn some basics of Photoshop. You will learn how to touch up old photos, slides and negatives using Photoshop and the equipment you can access at Tūranga. To take this course, you will need computer literacy.
14 years plus
Book online
$21.49 (includes booking fee)
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Saturdays 5 and 12 June 10.30am to 1pm Book online
View the sessions in the events calendar
Cancellations/refunds - Cancellations are available at any time. Refunds are only available if requested 48 hours prior to the event commencing.
Tūranga Studio Starters: Music Production #1
This 3-week programme will teach you how to record, edit and create sounds using MIDI.
This programme is intended for those with little or no previous music production experience.
Skills required:
Competent computer skills required
14 years plus
Book online Sold Out - Limited Waitlist available
$21.49 (includes booking fee)
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Thursdays 3, 10, 17 June, 6pm to 7.30pm
Book Online
View the sessions in the events calendar
Cancellations/refunds - Cancellations are available at any time. Refunds are only available if requested 48 hours prior to the event commencing.
Tūranga Studio Starters: Music Production #3
Do you need to take the next step in music production and editing?
In his 3-week programme we will record a guitar and singer live, discuss different microphone techniques and edit the recording using equalisation, compression and reverb into a fully finished product.
Skills required:
Completion of Tūranga Studio Starters: Music Production #2
14 years plus
Book online Sold Out - Limited Waitlist available
$21.49 (includes booking fee)
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Thursdays 6, 13, 20 May, 6pm to 7.30pm
Book Online
View the sessions in the events calendar
Cancellations/refunds - Cancellations are available at any time. Refunds are only available if requested 48 hours prior to the event commencing.
Sold Out? - Join Waitlist - There is a limited waitlist available for this programme. To check if waitlist places are still available, please click on the programmes Book online link above.
Tūranga Studio Starters: Video Editing
Learn the basics of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Skills required:
Competent computer skills required
14 years plus
Book Online
$21.49 (includes booking fee)
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Saturday 8 and 15 May, 10.30am to 1pm
Book Online
View the sessions in the events calendar
Cancellations/refunds - Cancellations are available at any time. Refunds are only available if requested 48 hours prior to the event commencing.
Free sessions (no bookings required)
Open Creative Time at Tūranga
- Sewing and Embroidery Mondays 6pm to 7.30pm (during term time)
- Vinyl and Laser Cutting Wednesdays 6pm to 7.30pm (during term time)
- General Interest Thursdays 10am to 12noon (during term time)
- 3D Printing Thursdays 6pm to 7.30pm (during term time)
See listings in the events calendar.
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Open Studio at Tūranga
Tūranga has an audio and video studio! This is a chance for anyone to come in and discover more about audio and video production. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm. These sessions are geared towards interested adults of all ages.
Children must be accompanied by their adult.
- Mondays 6.30 to 7.30pm
- Fridays 9.30 to 11.30am
- Sundays 10.30 to 12.30pm
See listings in the events calendar.
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Technology Help Drop-in Sessions
Get help with specific issues such as using email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, using electronic resources and any other general technology related queries. Free, no bookings required.
Hornby Library Mondays 2pm to 3pm
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Mondays 2pm to 3pm
Spreydon (bring your own device only) Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm
South Library Thursdays 2pm to 3pm
See listings in the events calendar.
GenConnect - Drop-in
Questions about your iPad, Smart Phone or Tablet? Want to know how to use Skype, Facebook, or share your photos with family or friends? Unsure what an app is and what are the best ones to use? Come along to a free GenConnect session, where friendly high school students will be on hand to help with all of your technology questions! Not held during school holidays.
Papanui Library Tuesdays 12.10pm to 12.40pm (Term time only)
Upper Riccarton Library Thursdays 1pm to 1.45pm (Term time only)
See listings in the events calendar.
Sessions for Youth
YA Creative Time - FREE, drop-in sessions
Get creative with the awesome new equipment on Auahatanga, the fourth floor of Tūranga. Fridays are your time to drop in and use a variety of technologies for making your ideas a reality, including sewing machines, 3D printers, craft and vinyl cutters, design software, and electronics. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm, imagination, and a desire to be creative. Specialist staff will be on hand if you need help. This is your chance to hang out with other creative youth, learn from and support each other, and make really cool stuff. Ages: 13 years plus
Tūranga Taupuni Waihanga / Production Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Fridays 4pm to 6pm (not available in the school holidays)
See listings in the events calendar.
YA Studio Time - FREE, drop-in sessions
Come on in and have a go in our audio and video studio! No experience necessary. This is your opportunity to hang out in the studio, ask our specialist staff questions and meet like-minded new friends. Ages: 13 years plus
Tūranga Taupuni Oro/Ataata / Audio/Video Studio – Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4, Fridays 4pm to 6pm
See listings in the events calendar.
Bookings opening dates
You can book for programmes from the following dates:
- Term 1: 1 February to 16 April - Friday 8 January
- Term 1: Holidays (17 April to 2 May) - Thursday 25 March
- Term 2: 3 May to 9 July - Thursday 8 April
- Term 2: Holidays (10 July to 25 July) - To be confirmed (KidsFest)
- Term 3: 26 July to 1 October - Thursday 1 July
- Term 3: Holidays (2 October to 17 October) - Thursday 2 September
- Term 4 :18 October to 20 December - Thursday 23 September
To enquire about any programmes please contact us.
Programme Evaluation
In order to continually improve our service and the programmes that we offer, your evaluation of the sessions that you have recently attended is invaluable to us. Please complete our online form to provide us with feedback.
