Adult
Learning Courses in Libraries
All courses run once a week
for six weeks, from w/c 22nd February – w/c 29th March.
Please note: for courses taking place on Friday and Saturday
mornings, the final sessions will take place a week later because of
Easter.
All courses cost £15 for six weeks, or £5 concessions - please call
Libraries for more information and booking.
Use the links below to select the course that interests you, or scroll
down to view the whole list.
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Ashton Library
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Aspull Library
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Atherton Library
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Beech Hill Library
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Golborne Library
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Ince Library
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Leigh Library
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Platt Bridge
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Shevington Library
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Standish Library
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Tyldesley Library
Ashton
Library
Digital photo-editing
Wednesday 1.00 – 3.00pm
01942 727119
Bring along your camera or photos on a memory stick, and learn how
to manipulate them with special effects, and solve problems such as
red-eye.
This course uses laptops with pre-loaded digital editing software.
Bring along cameras/memory sticks if you have them, or use stock images
to practise techniques.
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Aspull
Library
Intermediate Computers
Thursday 1.30-3.30pm
01942 831303
This is a course suitable for those who may have had an introduction
to computing and feel confident with their basic skills, but now want to
progress a bit further.
Introduction to Drawing
Monday 10.00am - 12 noon
01942 831303
A six-week course that will take you
through some basic techniques to help you express yourself and build
your confidence.
Please bring along a sketchpad, rubber, sharpener and a selection of
pencils.
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Atherton
Library
Jewellery Making
Wednesday 1.00 - 3.00pm
01942 404817
An introduction to the art, which shows simple techniques for making
your own attractive jewellery such as a beaded ring, bracelet or
earrings.
There will be an additional charge for materials on this course.
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Beech
Hill Library
Digital photo-editing
Wednesday 10.00am - 12 noon
01942 747750
Bring along your camera or photos on a memory stick, and learn how
to manipulate them with special effects, and solve problems such as
red-eye.
This course uses laptops with pre-loaded digital editing software.
Bring along cameras/memory sticks if you have them, or use stock images
to practise techniques.
Holiday Spanish
Friday 1.30 - 3.30pm
01942 747750
If you are off to Spain and want to be
able to order lunch, catch a bus or just ask for the nearest beach, then
this course is the one for you!
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Golborne Library
Digital photo-editing
Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30pm
01942 777800
Bring along your camera or photos on a memory stick, and learn how
to manipulate them with special effects, and solve problems such as
red-eye.
This course uses laptops with pre-loaded digital editing software.
Bring along cameras/memory sticks if you have them, or use stock images
to practise techniques.
Nail Art
Thursday 1.30 - 3.30pm
01942 777800
Learn how to make your nails the talk of the town! Learn new
techniques to help you bring your own ideas to life.
Materials such as glitter and varnish will need to be purchased for
this course, at low cost.
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Ince Library
Using computers to buy and
sell
Monday 10.00am -12.00 noon
01942 324423
If you have an attic full of things to sell, or an empty attic to
fill – this is the place to start! Learn how to find bargains, bid
successfully and post your own adverts.
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Leigh Library
Digital photo-editing
Friday 1.00 - 3.00pm
01942 404404
Bring along your camera or photos on a
memory stick, and learn how to manipulate them with special effects, and
solve problems such as red-eye.
This course uses laptops with pre-loaded digital editing software.
Bring along cameras/memory sticks if you have them, or use stock images
to practise techniques.
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Platt
Bridge Library
Intermediate Computers
Monday 1.00 - 3.00pm
01942 487997
This is a course suitable for those
who may have had an introduction to computing and feel confident with
their basic skills, but now want to progress a bit further.
Using computers to buy and sell
Thursday 1.00 - 3.00pm
01942 487997
If you have an attic full of things to
sell, or an empty attic to fill – this is the place to start! Learn how
to find bargains, bid successfully and post your own adverts.
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Shevington
Library
Digital photo-editing
Monday 10.00am - 12 noon
01257 252618
Bring along your camera or photos on a
memory stick, and learn how to manipulate them with special effects, and
solve problems such as red-eye.
This course uses laptops with pre-loaded digital editing software.
Bring along cameras/memory sticks if you have them, or use stock images
to practise techniques.
Holiday Spanish
Saturday 10.00am - 12 noon
01257 252618
If you are off to Spain and want to be
able to order lunch, catch a bus or just ask for the nearest beach, then
this course is the one for you!
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Standish
Library
British Sign Language
Saturday 10.00am - 12 noon
01257 400496
Find out how easy it can be to learn
to sign, and learn some simple signs to enable you to communicate more
effectively.
Holiday Spanish
Thursday 1.30-3.30pm
01257 400496
If you are off to Spain and want to be
able to order lunch, catch a bus or just ask for the nearest beach, then
this course is the one for you!
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Tyldesley Library
Intermediate Computers
Tuesday 10.00am - 12 noon
01942 404738
This is a course suitable for those who may have had an introduction
to computing and feel confident with their basic skills, but now want to
progress a bit further.
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Our next
programme of courses will start in May, and we also run some
free courses and taster sessions in-house.
Please visit your local Library for more opportunities. |
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