Get Digital in Lewisham Libraries

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Need to quickly check your email but run out of data? Has your printer run out of ink? Do you need to print a returns label, CV or event tickets? Need a space away from home to do some work? Find the closest library to you and use your free Lewisham Library Card and PIN to book a PC.
All Lewisham Libraries have printers, photocopiers and free Wifi as well.
 
Children under 14, have dedicated computer areas and toilets in all Lewisham Libraries. They can print up to 3 pages for free, each day.
 
We can also give you a helping hand using your own devices with our weekly digital sessions. Please see below for details. Please note these are subject to change, do contact the library before travelling.
 
If you need more focused, in depth help; there are also free tutor led, adult education classes and courses in Lewisham. They are also listed below.

Catford Library

 
Computer Facilities
  16 PCs Available
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access with Library card account
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page
 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Scanning Free to memory stick
 
Please note: Catford Library has no Printing Facilities at the moment
 
   

Downham Library

 
Computer Facilities
23 PCs Available
4 Macs
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access with Library card account
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page
 
Photocopying & Scanning

10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
Downham Library has digital sessions for Children.

 
 
Code Club
Wednesday
16:30pm – 17:30pm
Ages 9-13
 
Helps children aged 9 to 13 to develop coding skills through free after-school clubs







 
 

Deptford Library

 
Computer Facilities
Computers 25 Available
4 Macs
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access with Library card account
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page
 
Photocopying Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
Laminating
A4 75p per page
A3 1.50per page
 
No regular training sessions at present. Please see nearby libraries for any upcoming training sessions.
 
 
 
Microbits for Loan




The BBC micro:bit is a mini computer that you can code, customise and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life.
Each box contains 1x BBC micro:bit, 1x battery pack + batteries, x1 usb cable, x1 safety leaflet & how to guide.
Each box is available for loan for up to 3 weeks for free.
 












 
 
 

Lewisham Library

 
Computer Facilities
26 PCs Available
4 Macs
 
 
Wifi
Free access with Library card account
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
Lewisham Library has digital sessions for Adults and Children.
 
 
 
Code Club HTML/CSS
Mondays
5.30-6.30
Ages 9-13

Helps children aged 9 to 13 to develop coding skills through free after-school clubs.
Code Club
Tuesdays
5.30-6.30
Ages 9-13

Helps children aged 9 to 13 learn how to make cool games,animations and websites too
 
 
Digital Skills
Tuesdays
10.00-12.00



Bring your own device and let us help you with all your Digital problems. We can help you learn how to use your devices and use library digital services.
 









 

Crofton Park Community Library

 
Computer Facilities

7 PCs Available
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access, ask staff for password
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
Crofton Park Library has digital sessions for Adults.

 
Code Club
Wednesdays
10.00-11.00am
Ages 9-13

Helps children aged 9 to 13 learn how to make cool games ,animations and websites too.
Digital Inclusion
Wednesdays
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Adults

Digital Inclusion class teaches you basics of using computers and other digital devices.
 

Grove Park Community Library

 
Computer Facilities

4 PCs Available
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access, ask staff for password
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
No regular training sessions at present. Please see nearby libraries for any upcoming training sessions.















Sydenham Community Library

Computer Facilities
11 PCs Available
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access, ask staff for password
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick

Laminating
A4 75p per page
A3 1.50per page
 
Sydenham Community Library has digital sessions for children

 
 
Saturday Code Club
Saturdays
12.00-1.00
Ages 9-13


Helps children aged 9 to 13 learn how to make cool games ,animations and websites too.








 

Manor House Community Library

Computer Facilities
13 PCs
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access ask staff for password
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page
 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
No regular training sessions at present. Please see nearby libraries for any upcoming training sessions.


Forest Hill Community Library

 
Computer Facilities
8 PCs Available
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access, ask staff for password
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page
 

Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
 Forest Hill Library has digital sessions for adults

 

 

Free Digital Skills
Thursdays
11.00-12.00 and 13.00- 15.00
Let us help you with your online forms. Please call in advance to book hourly sessions.

 
 

New Cross Community Library

 
Computer Facilities
8 PCs Available



 
 
Wifi
Free access ask staff for password
 
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
 
New Cross Library has digital sessions for Adults and Children.
 
 
 

Code Club
Wednesdays
3.45pm-5.00pm
Ages 9-13


Helps children aged 9 to 13 to developing coding skills through our free after-school clubs.
Basic IT Skills
Wednesdays
11am-12.30pm



Training for adults which can lead to a recognised qualification. 
 

Blackheath Community Library(Age Concern)

 
Computer Facilities
4 PCs Available
 
 
 
Wifi
Free access, ask staff for password


 
Printing
A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 20p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

 

Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick

 
No regular training sessions at present. Please see nearby libraries for any upcoming training sessions.

 

Corbett Community Library

 
Computer Facilities
6 PCs Available

 
 
 
Wifi
Free access ask staff for password
Printing

A4 B&W 10p per page
A4 Colour 50p per page
A3 B&W 15p per page
A3 Colour £1 per page

 
Photocopying & Scanning
10p per page
Free to memory stick
 
 
Corbett Library has digital sessions for Adults and Children.
 
 
Online Gateway

By appointment only
09.30, 11.00 & 12.00
Thursdays
                  Drop in and appointments
                   12.00, 13.00 & 14.00


Helping Adults With Online Applications and Forms














 

Other Places to Find Digital Training In Lewisham

 
Computer Classes@ Lee Green Community Centre

Mondays 10-12.00am
Computers for Beginners

Wednesdays  9.30am – 1.30pm
Let’s Get Digital
 
Lee Green Community Centre
3 Leegate
London SE12 8SS
Landline: 020 7998 1004
info@lgl.org.uk

Those attending have a wide range of ability, from some who are now adept at using the internet and word processing to others who are absolute beginners. Tutors Pat Coyne and Mark Serebriakoff are on hand for help and advice.
 
Cost : £2 per session which goes towards the upkeep of the Centre







 Advice Lewisham
 
Mondays  10-12pm
Tuesdays  10-12pm
Wednesdays 10-12pm
Fridays  10 -12pm

 
Leemore Centre
37 Clarendon Rise
London SE13 5ES
0208 314 7858
 
People requiring help filling in factual forms should call Advice Line to be assessed for an appointment. Assistance is available on Tuesdays at the Leemore Hub (by appointment only). Computers are available and Digital Assistants are able to guide you in using them. For more complex forms, particularly those related to disability benefits, we may need to book a two hour appointment (subject to availability) with one of our advisers.
 
Age UK Lewisham & Southwark offers a limited number of home visits for residents aged 60 or over. To enquire, please call Advice Line.
 
Cost : Free
 
 
Lewisham Pensioners Forum "Digital Drop-in"

Mondays
1.00 to 3.00pm

 
Ages: 55+

St Mauritius House, Lewisham Park, SE13 6QX
 
Having trouble getting to grips with a piece of techy kit you've been given? Our volunteer "buddies" can give one to one support talking you through it."
 
Cost: £1 per session
 


Techy Tea Club

Tuesdays
1.00-3.00pm

 
Ages: 55+

44 Wastdale Road, Forest Hill,SE23 1H
 
A fun, easy going way to learn computer and internet skills such as emailing, Facebook, Whatsapp or whatever you are interested in. You can bring your own device, or use one that we provide. Our helpful buddies will be with you to guide you as you learn. Tea and cake are provided free of charge.
 
Cost:£1 charge to help cover the costs of the club room
   

One Off Events

 
Also, there are one off events which community groups or community centres often list on their notice boards.

These groups include:
 

Classes and Longer Courses

 
There are a range of free classes for adult where you can learn the digitals skills you need. The courses allow you to get started with a range of devices: computers, laptops and iPads.
There are also short courses specifically aimed at providing you with the knowledge you need to help you gain new or better employment.
 
There are courses suitable for complete beginners.
 
 
Adult Education Lewisham

 Adult Education Lewisham has long courses run by teachers on a variety of things including: Learning How to Use Your Digital Device, Internet Shopping, Banking & Email and How To Use a Computer.
 
Brockley Adult Education Centre
2 Brockley Rise
Crofton Park
SE23 1PR
Tel: 020 8314 6677
 
Granville Park Adult Education Centre Adult Education Centre
100 Granville Park
SE13 7DU
Tel:020 8314 6666
 
Grove Park Adult Education Centre
333-335 Baring Road
Tel:020 8314 7775
 
If you are enrolled on a course you can access free Wi-Fi at their centres and use the computers in their centre cafe.
Lewisham College
 
Lewisham College is a further education college, they deliver a range of exciting, vocational courses. The College welcomes teenage and adult learners – creating employable graduates with relevant work skills.
 
Lewisham Way Campus
Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UT
 
Deptford Bridge Campus
1 Deptford Bridge, London, SE8 4HH













  
 
 
Page last updated 23 June 2021.
 
Location: London Borough of Lewisham, UK

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