Adult Learners Week
All across the region Adult Learners Week 2024 provides opportunities for adults to learn and to discover how transformational learning can be. Seize the moment and take advantage of opportunities to learn something new in workshops, talks and events provided at library branches. Adult Learners Week is a reminder that whatever your age, background or previous educational history, there's no use by date when it comes to learning!
See all branch sessions below organised in date order - but you can also show just one branch by clicking Barraba, Bingara, Boggabri, Kootingal, Manilla, Nundle, Quirindi, South Tamworth, Tamworth, Walcha, Warialda, Werris Creek - or show all branches again.
Branch Sessions
@ tamworth library
Mon 2 September
9.30am-8pm
Extended Opening Hours
Tamworth Library is extending it's opening hours into the evening - come read, borrow and study to 8pm!
No booking required
@ bingara library
Mon 2 September
10am-12pm
Open Book
Learn more about your local library!
Booking required
Call 6724 2064
@ warialda library
Mon 2 September
10am-12pm
Open Book
Learn more about your local library!
Booking required
Call 6729 3038
@ south tamworth library
Mon 2 September
11am-12.30pm
Fermenting Sauerkraut
Learn how to create delicious fermented sauerkraut, how to store it, and taste from a fresh jar on the day.
Booking required
@ nundle library
Mon 2 September
11am-1pm
Ancestry.com and More
Join us to learn how to use the free Library Edition of Ancestry.com to research your family tree at the library, and other useful databases you can access with your library membership card. If you're not a member of the library, membership is free!
Booking required
Call 6767 5912
@ tamworth library
Mon 2 September
6pm-7.30pm
Fermenting Sauerkraut
Learn how to create delicious fermented sauerkraut, how to store it, and taste from a fresh jar on the day.
Booking required
@ boggabri library
Mon 2 September
1.30pm-4.30pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones at Boggabri Library. There will be iPads and laptops that can be used by the participants, however, it is better to use the device that will be used in your everyday life. Each session will be a stand alone session - topics covered will be MyGov and government websites, using your smart phone or tablet, using library apps, scam awareness, and other topics if requested.
Booking essential
Call 6743 4281 during Boggabri opening hours.
@ tamworth library
Tue 3 September
9.30am-8pm
Extended Opening Hours
Tamworth Library is extending it's opening hours into the evening - come read, borrow and study to 8pm!
No booking required
@ kootingal library
Tue 3 September
11am-12.30pm
Fermenting Sauerkraut
Learn how to create delicious fermented sauerkraut, how to store it, and taste from a fresh jar on the day.
Booking required
@ bingara library
Tue 3 September
11.30am-1pm
Be Connected
Build the skills and confidence to use the world wide web at Bingara Library through the Good Things Foundation's "Be Connected" sessions. No need to own a device - computers and iPads are supplied at the session.
Booking required
Call 6724 2064
@ boggabri library
Tue 3 September
1.30pm-4.30pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones at Boggabri Library. There will be iPads and laptops that can be used by the participants, however, it is better to use the device that will be used in your everyday life. Each session will be a stand alone session - topics covered will be MyGov and government websites, using your smart phone or tablet, using library apps, scam awareness, and other topics if requested.
Booking essential
Call 6743 4281 during Boggabri opening hours.
@ quirindi library
Tue 3 September
2pm-4pm
Trivia Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon of Trivia at Quirindi Library
Booking required
Call 6746 2350
@ tamworth library
Tue 3 September
6pm-7.30pm
Craft and Chat
Spend an evening at Tamworth Library in the company of creative people. Bring along your own craft project to work on and chat with like-minded crafters. Share your craft skills and be inspired by the other projects on the night.
No booking required
@ tamworth library
Wed 4 September
9.30am-8pm
Extended Opening Hours
Tamworth Library is extending it's opening hours into the evening - come read, borrow and study to 8pm!
No booking required
@ tamworth library
Wed 4 September
9.30am-8pm
Get Up Close with the Macroscope
Reveal astonishing textures and details of everyday objects with our simple-to-use Macroscope with a 2x to 40x magnification.
No booking required
@ kootingal library
Wed 4 September
10am-12pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts in Adult Learners Week and continues every week through to the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)
Booking required
Call 6767 5236
@ quirindi library
Wed 4 September
10.30am-11.30pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Join us for an Introduction and Induction session for Tech Savvy Seniors to build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones. The full 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors will start Wednesday 11 September 10.00am-12.00pm after Adult Learners Week.
Booking required
Call 6746 2350
@ bingara library
Wed 4 September
10am-12pm
Trivia Morning
Join us for a morning of Trivia at Bingara Library
Booking required
Call 6724 2064
@ boggabri library
Wed 4 September
1.30pm-4.30pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones at Boggabri Library. There will be iPads and laptops that can be used by the participants, however, it is better to use the device that will be used in your everyday life. Each session will be a stand alone session - topics covered will be MyGov and government websites, using your smart phone or tablet, using library apps, scam awareness, and other topics if requested.
Booking essential
Call 6743 4281 during Boggabri opening hours.
@ south tamworth library
Wed 4 September
2pm-4pm
Tech Savvy Seniors for Aboriginal Elders
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts in Adult Learners Week and continues every week through to the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)
Booking required
Call 6767 5237
@ werris creek library
Wed 4 September
2.30pm-4.30pm
Trivia Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon of Trivia at Werris Creek Library
Booking required
Call 6768 7340
@ tamworth library
Wed 4 September
4pm-5pm
Sustainability Sessions
Save money and the environment - learn from the Sustainability Unit of Tamworth Regional Council!
Energy - awareness of energy rebates, tips to keep your house cool coming into summer, and how to best utilise solar.
Waste - Resource recovery, recycling, and all things waste.
Booking required
@ tamworth library
Wed 4 September
6pm-7pm
Library Choir
Singing is good for you and everybody can do it! Danielle will show you how at our first ever Library Choir session. You don't have to prepare anything, just bring your voice. Feel free to bring your friends and colleagues!
Booking required
@ barraba library
Wed 4 September
6pm-8pm
Masterpiece and Mingle
To celebrate Adult Learners Week and Frost over Barraba join us for a creative night of social painting and conversation. Mingle the night away as we guide you through some painting techniques to ensure you walk away with your own masterpiece. Round up your friends and book in quick as places are limited.
Booking required
Call 6767 5947
@ tamworth library
Thu 5 September
9.30am-8pm
Extended Opening Hours
Tamworth Library is extending it's opening hours into the evening - come read, borrow and study to 8pm!
No booking required
@ tamworth library
Thu 5 September
10.00am-11.30am
Book group discussion with author Hugh Mackay
Have you read "The Way We Are" by Hugh Mackay or did you attend his author talk in June? You are invited to join our special Adult Learners Week book circle to discuss this book with Hugh who will be joining us via Zoom. Borrow The Way We Are", listen to the audiobook on your PC or via the free Libby App on your phone!
Booking Essential
@ bingara library
Thu 5 September
10.30am-12.30pm
e-Resource Information
Join us to learn how to use the free e-resources available at the library.
Booking required
Call 6724 2064
@ tamworth library
Thu 5 September
11am-12.30pm
Family History Workshop
Join members of the Tamworth & District Family History Group as they take you through the process of compiling the history of your family. You'll hear about useful tools and records found in the library and online as well as strategies for tracking down your ancestors.
This will be a hands on session with help and advice available to get you started on your family history journey. You never know what you will find! This will be a hands on session so you might want to bring a laptop or other device.
Booking required
@ walcha library
Thu 5 September
11am-1pm
Photography Workshop
Learn how to take better photos and make good use of the camera we carry around every day. Meet at Walcha Library & bring your smart phone!
Booking required
Call 6774 2550
@ bingara library
Thu 5 September
11.30am-1pm
Be Connected
Build the skills and confidence to use the world wide web at Bingara Library through the Good Things Foundation's "Be Connected" sessions. No need to own a device - computers and iPads are supplied at the session.
Booking required
Call 6724 2064
@ manilla library
Thu 5 September
1pm-2.30pm
Fermenting Sauerkraut
Learn how to create delicious fermented sauerkraut, how to store it, and taste from a fresh jar on the day.
Booking required
@ tamworth library
Thu 5 September
2pm-4pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts in Adult Learners Week and continues every week through to the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)
Booking required
fully booked
@ quirindi library
Thu 5 September
2pm-4pm
Felting Workshop
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you will learn the craft of felting at Quirindi Library
Booking required
Call 6746 2350
@ tamworth library
Thu 5 September
6pm-7pm
Learn to ask "R U OK?" with RUOK Ambassador Danny Dalton
Join RUOK Ambassador Danny as he shares his story and learn how to ask "R U OK?" every day. Learn how to notice signs someone might struggling in the community, how to ask "are you ok" meaningfully and where to refer for help if required - and hear how an R U OK? conversation can make a difference.
This talk is aimed at people who want to support their friends, family and the community.
Booking required
@ manilla library
Thu 5 September
6pm-8pm
Masterpiece and Mingle
Join us for a creative night of social painting and conversation - mingle the night away as we guide you through some painting techniques to ensure you walk away with your own masterpiece. Round up your friends and book in quick as places are limited.
Booking required
Call 6767 5920
@ tamworth library
Fri 6 September
9.30am-8pm
Extended Opening Hours
Tamworth Library is extending it's opening hours into the evening - come read, borrow and study to 8pm!
No booking required
@ tamworth library
Fri 6 September
9.30am-8pm
Audiobook Smartphone Setup Sessions
Do you love audiobooks? We have thousands you can listen to for free! Bring your smartphone to Tamworth Library and we will help you get our free library Audiobook apps installed. All you need is a library membership card - and membership is free!
No booking required
@ bingara library
Fri 6 September
10am-12pm
Open Book
Learn more about your local library!
Booking required
Call 6724 2064
@ warialda library
Fri 6 September
10am-12pm
Open Book
Learn more about your local library!
Booking required
Call 6729 3038
@ tamworth library
Fri 6 September
11am-12pm
Introduction to Cross Stitch Workshop
Experienced members of Tamworth's embroidery group will show you how to create a cross stitch in this free workshop. All materials provided, strictly limited places!
Booking required
@ tamworth library
Fri 6 September
2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm sessions
3D Printed Buttons Workshop
Create your own buttons with the 3D printer in the Tamworth Library Innovation Studio. Julian will show you how to design and print your buttons. Strictly limited places!
Booking essential
@ tamworth library
Fri 6 September
6pm-7pm
CWA Cake Decorating Workshop
CWA Tamworth Evening Branch will show you how to decorate cakes in this free workshop. You can borrow free cake tins and Russian piping nozzles from the library. Limited places!
Booking required
@ tamworth library
Sat 7 September
10am-11.30am
Family History Workshop
Join members of the Tamworth & District Family History Group as they take you through the process of compiling the history of your family. You'll hear about useful tools and records found in the library and online as well as strategies for tracking down your ancestors.
This will be a hands on session with help and advice available to get you started on your family history journey. You never know what you will find! This will be a hands on session so you might want to bring a laptop or other device.
Booking required
@ tamworth library
Sat 7 September
11.00am-12.30pm
Book group discussion with author Hugh Mackay
Have you read "The Way We Are" by Hugh Mackay or did you attend his author talk in June? You are invited to join our special Adult Learners Week book circle to discuss this book with Hugh who will be joining us via Zoom. Borrow The Way We Are", listen to the audiobook on your PC or via the free Libby App on your phone!
Booking Essential
@ tamworth library
Sat 7 September
2pm-4pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Grahame Neville
Join us in conversation with passionate adult education and literacy advocate Grahame Neville, who had been unable to progress in his role of 30 years at the laundry department of Tamworth Base Hospital because of his difficulty with literacy and numeracy. Grahame talks about his literacy journey that has now seen him complete Cert II's at Tamworth Community College, appear on SBS "Lost for Words" and winning the 2022 Community Colleges Australia Student of the Year award.
Booking required
@ tamworth library
Sat 7 September
12pm-4pm
Art Kintsugi Workshop
A 4 hour step-by-step hands-on workshop of Art Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craftwork where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi finding beauty in imperfection. Learn the process of repurposing broken ceramic objects into a beautifully crafted piece of art - and at the end of the class, you will take home a piece of your own Kintsugi art and be able to repair your own items in the future. All materials provided - please do NOT bring your own pieces to repair. Places are strictly limited so booking is essential!
Booking essential
Ages 18+ only, no children in attendance. Not suitable if you are pregnant due to products used. Intense handwork - issues with injuries or dexterity may make the workshop difficult to complete. See booking link for further information and considerations
Book online
@ tamworth library
Sun 8 September
Time 9.30am-1.30pm
Art Kintsugi Workshop
A 4 hour step-by-step hands-on workshop of Art Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craftwork where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi finding beauty in imperfection. Learn the process of repurposing broken ceramic objects into a beautifully crafted piece of art - and at the end of the class, you will take home a piece of your own Kintsugi art and be able to repair your own items in the future. All materials provided - please do NOT bring your own pieces to repair. Places are strictly limited so booking is essential!
Booking essential
Ages 18+ only, no children in attendance. Not suitable if you are pregnant due to products used. Intense handwork - issues with injuries or dexterity may make the workshop difficult to complete. See booking link for further information and considerations
Book online
@ manilla library
Mon 9 September
10am-12pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts just after Adult Learners Week and continues every week through to the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)
Booking required
Call 6767 5920
@ nundle library
Mon 9 September
11am-1pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts just after Adult Learners Week and continues every week through the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)
Booking required
Call 6767 5912
@ barraba library
Mon 9 September
1pm-3pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts just after Adult Learners Week and continues every week through to the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)
Booking required
Call 6782 1105
@ warialda library
Wed 11 September
10am-12pm
Trivia Morning
Join us for a morning of Trivia at Warialda Library
Booking required
Call 6729 3038
@ warialda library
Wed 11 September
10.30am-12.30pm
e-Resource Information
Join us to learn how to use the free e-resources available at the library.
Booking required
Call 6729 3038
@ werris creek library
Wed 11 September
2.00pm-4.00pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones - this 10 week term of Tech Savvy Seniors starts just after Adult Learners Week and continues every week through to the end of November (with a break in the October School Holidays)!
Booking required
Call 6768 7340
@ warialda library
Thu 12 September
10.30am-12.30pm
Craft Session
Spend a morning in the company of creative people. Bring along your own craft project to work on and chat with like-minded crafters. Share your craft skills and be inspired by the other projects.
Booking required
Call 6729 3038
You can also find all our regular library events on our Events Page.