Get Online Week

Lots going on in Oxfordshire

• 14 Oct 10:00-12:00: Drop in session for NHS Digital access and NHS App. Learn digital skills with expert assistance. Discover the NHS app. 
• 15 Oct 10:00-12:00: Drop in session for OCC Energy saver app. Discover the energy saver app to help you save money and reduce household emissions.
• every Monday afternoon and Thursday morning: digital helper session. Would you like help to use a phone, tablet, laptop? Would you like to get to grips with email or surfing the web? Our computers are ready and our volunteers are here to help. Book a session by calling the library on 01235 520374.

Banbury Library

• 16 Oct 9:00-13:00: NHS App drop-in. We are running a drop-in session offering help with downloading and using the NHS App
• 17 Oct 10:30-12:30: AgeUK Oxfordshire Scam Awareness and digital drop-in. Drop-in with the AgeUK Oxfordshire volunteers. Learn how to spot online scams or simply get better with your phone or tablet.
• every Thursday afternoon: digital helper session. Would you like help to use a phone, tablet, laptop? Would you like to get to grips with email or surfing the web? Our computers are ready and our volunteer is here to help. Book a session by calling the library on 01295 262282.

Barton Community Library

• 15 Oct 12:00-13:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine Drop-in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.
• 16 Oct 14:00-16:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine Drop-in. As above.

Blackbird Leys Library

• We’re planning a Get Online Week event – check in with the team for details

Bicester Library

• 15 Oct 10:30-12:30: AgeUK Oxfordshire Scam Awareness and digital drop-in. Drop-in with the AgeUk Oxfordshire volunteers. Learn how to spot online scams or simply get better with your phone or tablet.
• 17 Oct 10:00-12:00: eBook + eAudio drop in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.
• Every Saturday morning: digital helper session. Would you like help to use a phone, tablet, laptop? Would you like to get to grips with email or surfing the web? Our computers are ready and our volunteer is here to help

Botley Library

• We’re planning a Get Online Week event – check in with the team for details

Burford Library

• 15 Oct 13:00-15:00:  Get Online Week Session: Need help getting online? You can also bring your iPad or smartphone. Call 01993823377 to book a place.

Carterton Library

• 15 Oct 13:30-15:00: Gadget Help Sessions: Help sessions for phone, tablet, and PC. Guidance on web surfing and email. Our computer volunteer is here to help. Contact the library to book your place on 01993841492.
• 16 Oct 14:00-16:00: AgeUK Oxfordshire Scam Awareness and digital drop-in. Drop-in with the AgeUK Oxfordshire volunteers. Learn how to spot online scams or simply get better with your phone or tablet.

Cowley Library

• 16 Oct 14:00-16:00: AgeUK Oxfordshire Scam Awareness and digital drop-in. Drop-in with the AgeUK Oxfordshire volunteers. Learn how to spot online scams or simply get better with your phone or tablet.
• 18 Oct 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00: eBook + eAudio drop in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.

Charlbury Library

• We’re planning a Get Online Week event – check in with the team for details

Didcot Library

• 14 Oct 15:00-17:00: Cyber Scam Awareness with Thames Valley Police. Drop in and get all your questions answered about Cyber Scams and internet safety.
• 18 Oct 10:00-15:00: Get started with the NHS App drop-in: Learn how to use this app on your phone or computer to manage your healthcare.

Headington Library

• 14 Oct 11:00-12:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine drop in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.
• 15 Oct 15:00-17:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine drop in. As above.
• 17 Oct 15:00-17:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine drop in. As above.
• 18 Oct 14:00-16:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine drop in. As above.

Henley Library

• 15 Oct 11:00-12:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine drop in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.
• 15 Oct 14:00-15:00: Digital Help Drop-In Session. Experiencing technical problems? Need help setting up an email account, surfing the web, or navigating the Microsoft Office suite? Pop-in; we will try to help with any IT problem you may have. Are you are struggling with your laptop, mobile or tablet? Feel free to bring your device along.

Kidlington Library

• 17 Oct 10:00-12:00: Digital Helper Session. Book a one-to-one session with a friendly Digital Helper. You will get help with learning new skills on a computer, your tablet or smartphone. Book a 30 min slot at the library or phone the library on: 01865 373067

Moreton Area Centre

• 17 Oct, 10:30: Getting Connected: Learn to navigate your way in this digital world and explore the net and the endless possibilities to connect with the world using your phone or tablet

Oxford Westgate Library

• 15 Oct 11:00-12:00: Carry less, Read more & Get free reservations. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.
• 15 Oct 17:00-19:00: Tech Club. Meet like-minded people, collaborate on projects and learn new skills in County Library’s Makerspace. Tech club is a forum for self-learning and sharing. We have sewing, 3D printing and coding. You can share projects, chat to our volunteers or just hang out with a board game.
• 17 Oct 15:00-16:00: Q&A session: Our New Computers, News Searching & Music Streaming. Find out about our latest services.
• 18 Oct: 10:00-12:00: Q&A on switch-off of the landline phone network (PSTN): Christopher Hockley from EE will be answering questions about the changes coming in the next few years as the old network is switched off.

Wallingford Library

• 15 Oct 13:00-15:00: Digital Helper Drop-In. Get 1-1 help with your computer skills with one of our friendly volunteers. Book by calling 01491 837395 or email wallingford.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Wantage Library

• 14 Oct 9:30-12:00: Digital Helper Session. Not sure how to use your new tablet, phone or laptop? Need to set up an email account? Then why not book a session with our Digital Helpers! To book a free one-to-one session or to ask for more information please ring Wantage Library on 01235 762291.
• 18 Oct 14:00-16:00: eBook + eAudio + eMagazine drop in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.

Witney Library

• All Week Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00: Digital Café Drop In: Volunteer-led Digital Café Drop In
• 14 Oct 11:00-12:00: eBook + eAudio drop in. Our Library staff are on hand to help you with all things eBooks, eAudio and eMagazine. Find out all the we have to offer.
• 16 Oct 11:00-12:00: Using the Library App. Our Library staff are on hand to help you manage your library account on the Oxfordshire Libraries app
• 17 Oct 10:00-14:00 Digital Helper Session. Need help using the internet for online shopping, or support with a job application? Not sure how to create an email account? Got a new gadget but unsure how to fully use it? Or do you simply fancy updating your computer skills? Our Digital Helper can help. Call 01993 703659 to book your free session. Booking is essential.

Keep learning any time

• Our support page – check out our listing of local groups who can help you get online, or can refer you for free equipment and data.
• Oxfordshire Libraries – our libraries have free-to-use computers (if you have a library card, your sessions are extended to 2hrs), and many run drop-in sessions with digital helper volunteers. Pop into your local library to see how they can help.
• NHS Digital Cafes – on the first Monday of every month, the Westgate Library in Oxford hosts a Digital Café in partnership with the NHS, for general IT help including helping people with the NHS app
• Astons Online – this community group in South Oxfordshire offer weekly online support open to all on Tuesdays 10-12 (on zoom, Teams or whatever platform suits you) and regular “themed” in-person meetings. You can sign up to their newsletter to stay in touch.
• Donnington Silver Surfers – this group at the Donnington Community Centre run friendly IT support sessions every Tuesday

If you’re helping people to get online and would like us to spread the word or add you to our listings, do get in touch at hello@gettingoxfordshireonline.org

Can you spare an old device?

To complement this fantastic work helping people build the skills and confidence to thrive online, we’re continuing to offer our device and data service, helping those who can’t afford the kit. If you have any old laptops, tablets or phones you’d be happy to spare, find your local collection point and we’ll refurbish it to pass on to someone in need.