Open Learning Centre
Queen's Park Library can offer help on a wide range of subjects through their Open Learning Centre. Come and learn new skills in a relaxed informal environment.
Open learning allows you to study at your own pace, when and where you want.
Call and book for a free introduction!
Opening Hours
...are listed on the Queen's Park Library page.
What you can learn:
- Computer skills including ECDL, typing, Internet use, Microsoft Word / Excel / Access, using e-mail, FrontPage, Lotus Notes, Powerpoint etc.
- Online language courses
- Writing letters and reports
- Setting up a business
- Applying for jobs
- Spelling and punctuation
- Management skills
- Personal development skills
- Life skills
You can find a full list of courses here.
Internet access is available to Open Learning Members.
How the Centre works
- Once you have paid your annual subscription it's free to use the Centre.
- If you want to take a book home you can keep it for up to six weeks.
- You can keep a book longer if you renew it - up to twelve weeks more.
- If you need help the staff will be pleased to advise on the courses.
Using the Open Learning Centre
- Please book in advance when you want to use a computer.
- If you return a book after the date stamped you will be charged fines at the standard rate.
- You cannot install your own software on the Centre's computers.
- Computer based courses and CD ROMs may not be borrowed - they can only be used in the Centre.
- Please remember to bring your Open Learning card with you - you cannot borrow without it.
