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Try B4 U Buy
Not sure which type of tablet to buy, or
what the difference is between them all?
We have Apple iPads and Android tablets
for you to try, as well as valuable advice
on important things to consider before
purchasing. Come along, have a go and
see for yourself.
If you’re keen to find out how to tackle a tablet,
control a computer or find your way around the
web, then your local library is the place to be.
Choose a class from this brochure, or speak to a friendly advisor at a Digital Skills
Information Session for advice and details of the full range of courses available.
Digital Skills Information Sessions
What can I learn? The basics of PCs, tablets, iPads or internet, email or something else?
Book a digital skills information session with our friendly advisors to find out what’s on
offer. In your 20-30 minute individual appointment, we will find the right class for you.
Available at Barrhead Foundry, Clarkston, Giffnock and Mearns Library.
Get Connected: iPad and Android tablets
Learn how to connect to the internet using East Renfrewshire Libraries' free Wi-Fi
and browse the internet on your own Apple iPad or Android tablet. We can provide
an iPad or tablet if you don't have one.
iPad sessions Android tablet sessions
Barrhead Foundry Library
Monday 12 February, 10 – 11.30am
Friday 18 May, 1 – 2.30pm Barrhead Foundry Library
Wednesday 17 January, 10 – 11.30am
Friday 6 April, 1 – 2.30pm
Clarkston Library
Friday 2 February, 10 – 11.30am Clarkston Library
Friday 2 March, 10 – 11.30am
Giffnock Library
Tuesday 16 January, 10 – 11.30am
Thursday 19 April, 2 – 3.30pm Giffnock Library
Thursday 22 February, 2 – 3.30pm
Mearns Library
Monday 26 March, 2.30 – 4pm
Giffnock Library
Thursday 8 February, 2 – 3.30pm
Tap ‘n’ Talk: Skype
Would you like to keep in touch with family
and friends who may be far away? Bring
your tablet and have fun learning how to
download, register and use Skype to make
and receive video calls. You must bring
your own tablet (Android, iPad, other),
have an e-mail address and a mobile
phone.
Barrhead Foundry Library
Monday 19 March, 10am – 12noon
Downloading
Digital Magazines
Read your favourite UK magazines for
free on your tablet anywhere. Learn how
to download, access and explore a range
of magazines. You must bring your own
tablet.
Downloading
eBooks &
eAudiobooks
Learn how to download eBooks and
eAudiobooks. Read or listen to your choice
of books. Manage your library account online:
borrow, reserve or extend your borrowed
books. You must bring your own tablet.
Mearns Library
Thursday 22 February, 10 – 11.30am
Snap ‘n’ Share
Learn how to snap photos with your tablet
and share them by email. You must bring your
own tablet (Android, iPad, other), have an
e-mail address and a mobile phone.
Mearns Library
Tuesday 10 April, 10.30am – 12noon
And lots more!
These are just a selection of our classes and
dates - check our website or book a Digital
Skills Information Session to find out more.
We have classes on PCs as well as tablets.
Clarkston Library
Friday 26 January, 10 – 11.30am
Mearns Library
Monday 29 January, 2 – 3.30pm
Tuesday 1 May, 10 – 11.30am
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