Positive Ageing Month: Digital support sessions

Date: Various dates in October 2025

Venue: Various libraries and community centres throughout Belfast

Category: Free, Positive Ageing Month, Seniors

Go ON NI is a programme of free digital events and training sessions hosted in libraries and community centres.

Funded by the Department of Finance, these sessions support beginners and those looking to enhance their digital abilities.

Libraries NI provides two types of computer courses:

• Got IT - Designed for individuals struggling with technology or those seeking basic support with tablets, laptops, or mobile phones.
• Go ON - Aimed at individuals who can navigate a computer and use email but wish to enhance their skills further. This course covers tasks like online banking, shopping online, and accessing government services.

For full details on these courses, visit the LibrariesNI website (link opens in new window).

All events are drop-in, except from when booking is stated.

During Positive Ageing Month, Go ON NI sessions at Belfast libraries will include:

Library eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines

• Tuesday 7 October from 10am to 12 noon at Ormeau Library
• Wednesday 8 October from 10am to 12 noon at Suffolk Library
• Friday 10 October from 10am to 12 noon at Holywood Arches Library

Beginners iPad

• Monday 13 October  from 10am to 12 noon at Chichester Library
• Thursday 16 October from 10am to 12 noon at Finaghy Library
• Friday 17 October from 10am to 12 noon at Lisburn Road Library

Internet Scams

• Monday 20 October from 10am to 12 noon at Falls Library
• Wednesday 22 October from 10am to 12 noon at Colin Glen Library
• Thursday 23 October from 10am to 12 noon at Whiterock Library

Personalised help at a one-to-one eClinic

• Wednesday 1, 8 and 15 October from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Belfast Central Library.

The sessions provide IT help for beginners. Take part in this 45-minute session for help with your mobile device, general IT assistance or information about library e-services.

Booking is essential. To book, call 028 9050 9150 or email [email protected].

During Positive Ageing Month, digital sessions at Belfast community centres will include:

Online advice

• Wednesday 8 October and Friday 10 October from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Knocknagoney Community Centre.

An IT expert will be on hand to discuss digital issues including how to stay safe online. Drop in and get support with digital challenges, no matter how small, whether it's requesting an online refund, buying car insurance or using social media.