If you'd like to learn more about getting online, you can join us for a free course.
There's a choice of dates and venues, and each course runs one day a week for six weeks.
Sessions cover:
- Week 1 – using the internet and searching the internet
- Week 2 – online forms and keeping your personal details secure online
- Week 3 – using email
- Week 4 – accessing public services and health services online
- Week 5 – online shopping
- Week 6 – learning to video call and watching/listening online
You can bring your own laptop or tablet if you have one, or borrow one of ours on the day.
Course dates and times
| Location | Day | Dates | Time | How to book a place |
| Library @ the Lightbox | Thursday | 5 May to 16 June | 2pm to 4pm | Request to book online, call (01226) 773555, or ask in the library. |
| Hoyland Library | Monday | 16 May to 27 June | 10am to 12pm | Request to book online, call (01226) 773555, or ask in the library. |
| Dodworth Library | Tuesday | 17 May to 28 June | 10am to 12pm | Request to book online, call (01226) 773555, or ask in the library. |
| Recovery College, Gawber Rd, Barnsley. | Wednesday | 8 June to 13 July | 1pm to 3pm | Request to book online or call (01226) 773555 or ask at the venue. |
| Penistone Library | Thursday | 9 June to 14 July | 10am to 12pm | Request to book online, call (01226) 773555, or ask in the library. |
| Library @ the Lightbox | Monday | 27 June to 1 August | 2pm to 4pm | Request to book online, call (01226) 773555, or ask in the library. |
| Hoyland Library | Thursday | 21 July to 25 August | 2pm to 4pm | Request to book online, call (01226) 773555, or ask in the library. |
One-to-one digital support sessions
As well as our online basics course, we also run free one-to-one sessions to help you feel more confident using the internet and online services. Find out more about our free digital sessions.
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