Programs - Seniors
Working Beyond Pension Age
Who: Adults
When: Wednesday 15 October | 11am-12.30pm
Where: St Marys Library
Tickets: Free
Are you working beyond pension age? Join us to discover your options with Services Australia staff. This session will help you understand how this can impact your super and what options are available to make the most of your retirement savings. Our representative will be on hand to discuss and answer questions you have on the following topics:
- Are you considering or still working past pension age?
- The income test for Age Pension
- How can you use the Work Bonus to your advantage
- Super and Tax considerations
- Finding the balance
Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require any accommodations to attend this event, please contact 4732 7891.
Basic Digital Skills with Nepean Community College Series
Who: People aged 16+
When: Wednesdays 22 October-10 December | 2-4pm
Where: Penrith City Library
Tickets: Free. Bookings are essential.
Interested in learning basic computer skills? Join us for this nationally recognised accredited course with Nepean Community College (RTO:1223).
The course covers basic skills for using a computer including; understanding devices (printers, monitors, audio/video devices, USB and memory devices), basic internet use (URLs, searching tips and tricks), creating folders and storing files, adding and removing programs, security and passwords, ergonomics, creating basic documents, different file types, antivirus software, finding videos online, and basic online safety.
This course goes for 8 weeks, each Wednesday from Wednesday 22 October to Wednesday 10 December. Booking for the first session confirms attendance at all 8 sessions.
Course Outline:
BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices
· Understanding devices
· Basic Internet use
· Adding and removing programs
· Creating basic documents and different file types
NSW government funding is available for eligible students (Aus/NZ citizen/perm resident, or those with a humanitarian or refugee visa, over 15 not enrolled in school or those with a humanitarian or refugee visa).
Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Please advise us on 4732 7891 if you have accessibility requirements for this session.
Tech Help
Need help with learning to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop?
Want to learn to send messages and emails, or to shop and pay bills online?
Book a one hour, one on one training session with a Tech Mate from the Digital Literacy Foundation on Tech Tuesday at Penrith City Library, or Web Wednesday at St Marys Library.
Tech help topics may include:
- Creating and using an email account
- Creating documents
- Attaching files and photos
- Using subscription library resources
- Downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more.
- Using your device
- Searching the Internet
Please bring your device and passwords with you. We look forward to helping you!
For T&Cs and more information about technology at Penrith City Libraries, visit the library’s technology page.
Penrith Community Knitting and Crochet Group
Who: Adults
When: First Monday of every month | 9.30am - 12pm
Where: Penrith City Library
Bring along your knitting, crochet or other craft project, and work away with other like-minded creators.
St Marys Knitters
Who: Adults
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month | 10am-12pm
Where: St Marys Library
Bring along your knitting, crochet or other craft project, and work away with other like-minded creators at St Marys Library. The group meets twice a month for a chat, cuppa and to work on their latest project. This free group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
No bookings required.
Home Library Service
A Home Library Service is available for members who are less mobile, are ill or have a disability. This service includes a monthly delivery of library items, locating library research materials (as requested) and providing support in the use of technology to access the Library’s online collections to all registered Home Library members. The Home Library Service operates from 9am-12pm Tuesdays to Thursdays and all services are free of charge.