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.
Paid Programmes
Bookings are required.

Making Yarn Accessories with Technologies
Do you want to make personalised yarn accessories like clothing buttons?
Come and learn about designing and creating yarn accessories.
We will demonstrate and use a variety of our Creative Spaces emerging technologies.
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $5.74, includes booking fee
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
- Saturday 25 March 1pm to 3pm
Free Programmes
These programmes are free, but bookings are required.
Better Digital Futures Computer Programmes for ages 65+
Better Digital Futures is a programme that CCL runs in collaboration with Stepping Up NZ, and it supports over 65s to learn new skills and build confidence in using computers, smartphones, tablets, and the internet. Run as 4 separate pathways, each programme runs for 2 hours over 4 weekly sessions.
- Bookings required via the Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures website. Please ask library staff if you need help to register
- More information about what each pathway involves. Visit Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures
- Free

Better Digital Futures Computer Programmes for ages 65+
Better Digital Futures is a programme that CCL runs in collaboration with Stepping Up NZ, and it supports over 65s to learn new skills and build confidence in using computers, smartphones, tablets, and the internet. Run as 4 separate pathways, each programme runs for 2 hours over 4 weekly sessions.
- Bookings required via the Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures website. Please ask library staff if you need help to register
- More information about what each pathway involves. Visit Stepping Up - Better Digital Futures
- Free
Digital Essentials Pathway
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Digital Essentials Pathway
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Digital Engagement Pathway
New Brighton
- Tuesdays 7 February to 28 February, 1pm-3pm
Digital Safety Pathway
New Brighton
- Tuesdays 14 March to 4 April, 1pm-3pm

Free sessions (no bookings required)
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
Where everyone can learn, make and design.
Our creative and learning spaces welcome everyone. It does not matter if you have just got started, or are reigniting a creative passion. We have some amazing technology available around our Christchurch City Libraries.
Open Creative Time
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.
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 a parent/caregiver.
Open Studio
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.