Category - Computers and Technology

Free support and basic guidance on computers, smart phones and other digital devices. Drop in to develop your skills and confidence.

We aim to offer information and support to help you use technology and access digital services. However, our staff or volunteers cannot complete forms or other tasks on your behalf.

Please ring the Library on 01242 672217 or enquire in person for further information.

Join our volunteer leaders  to learn Web or Python programming languages.  Children may choose one or other depending on their interests.  The Web languages will be HTML and CSS with lots of projects to build different types of web pages.  The python modules will introduce all the concepts of this powerful language using lots of fun coding example projects.

Suitable for children aged 11-14 (or younger if they are proficient Scratch coders).

These sessions are free. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. 

If you are no longer able to attend please cancel your booking so that your space can be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Free support and basic guidance on computers and our digital devices. Develop your skills and confidence in this session. 

We aim to offer information and support to help you use technology and access digital services. However, our staff or volunteers cannot complete forms or other tasks on your behalf.

Please book a free slot by enquiring in the Library or ringing them on 01452 525952. 

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Code Club is a relaxed session, aimed at children aged 8+ to attend with their parents. Follow your coding interests with support from our volunteers.

These sessions are free. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. 

If you are no longer able to attend please cancel your booking so that your space can be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Learn to code at Gloucester Lab. 

Take your first steps into coding as you explore the world of computer programming languages all at your own pace, with the help of our friendly Lab Tech.

Please note, spaces are limited so please book to confirm your place.

Suitable for people aged 7 - 14. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE: Choose how much you pay for your tickets based on what’s right for you (from £0 to £10) and enjoy the event. If you would like to donate after the event, then please use the donation boxes and contribute any amount you can. All additional proceeds will go towards providing other free events, projects and services at Gloucestershire Libraries.

Please note, all sales for paid events are final. This includes ‘pay what you choose’. Refunds are only given in limited circumstances:

• If the event has been rescheduled, postponed, or moved, you can request a refund by cancelling your place online and emailing libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
  

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact stephen.berry@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Learn to code at Gloucester Lab. 

Take your first steps into coding as you explore the world of computer programming languages all at your own pace, with the help of our friendly Lab Tech.

Please note, spaces are limited so please book to confirm your place.

Suitable for people aged 7 - 14. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE: Choose how much you pay for your tickets based on what’s right for you (from £0 to £10) and enjoy the event. If you would like to donate after the event, then please use the donation boxes and contribute any amount you can. All additional proceeds will go towards providing other free events, projects and services at Gloucestershire Libraries.

Please note, all sales for paid events are final. This includes ‘pay what you choose’. Refunds are only given in limited circumstances:

• If the event has been rescheduled, postponed, or moved, you can request a refund by cancelling your place online and emailing libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact stephen.berry@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

This term we are making our own games using makecode arcade. Make a player character, obstacles and collectibles with block code in these engaging game design workshops for 8 - 12 year olds.

Please note, spaces are limited so please book to confirm your place.

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE: Choose how much you pay for your tickets based on what’s right for you (from £0 to £10) and enjoy the event. If you would like to donate after the event, then please use the donation boxes and contribute any amount you can. All additional proceeds will go towards providing other free events, projects and services at Gloucestershire Libraries.

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact Seth at thelab@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Please note, all sales for paid events are final. This includes ‘pay what you choose’. Refunds are only given in limited circumstances: If the event has been rescheduled, postponed, or moved, you can request a refund by cancelling your place online and emailing libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Learn to code at Hucclecote Library. Take your first steps into coding as you explore the world of coding languages all at your own pace, with the support of our friendly volunteers. Progress through step-by-step projects & create games and animations using programs like Scratch. 

Suitable for children aged 7 - 14 years.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please only book a space for the number of children wanting to take part.

If you suddenly can't make it, please cancel your space so another child can attend as there is limited availability.

Free support and basic guidance on computers, smart phone and other digital devices. Book a session to develop your skills and confidence.

We aim to offer information and support to help you use technology and access digital services. However, our staff or volunteers cannot complete forms or other tasks on your behalf.

These sessions are are by appointment only so please ring the Library on 01285 659813 or enquire in person to book your space.

We are thrilled to announce more LEGO Inventor sessions at The Lab in Tewkesbury, designed especially to benefit our local young people. This opportunity has been made possible through Build Back Better funding. With heartfelt thanks to Councillor Cate Cody for their invaluable support, whose dedication to enrich the youth in our community has been instrumental in securing this funding. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!

Learn how to overcome obstacles and solve problems around different themes using LEGO Spike Education kits and Scratch.

This is a fun and creative way to develop practical and digital skills. Don’t worry if you’ve never used a LEGO Spike kit or Scratch before, we’ll provide everything you need to get started and our friendly Lab Technician will be on hand to help.

Once you’re comfortable working with the tools you’ll be able to build and code your own creations!

Please note, spaces are limited so please book to confirm your place. 

Suitable for people aged 7 - 14. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.  

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE: Choose how much you pay for your tickets based on what’s right for you (from £0 to £10) and enjoy the event. If you would like to donate after the event, then please use the donation boxes and contribute any amount you can. All additional proceeds will go towards providing other free events, projects and services at Gloucestershire Libraries. 

Please note, all sales for paid events are final. This includes ‘pay what you choose’. Refunds are only given in limited circumstances: 

• If the event has been rescheduled, postponed, or moved, you can request a refund by cancelling your place online and emailing libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk. 

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact adam.mennell@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.