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Seniors and librariesPhoto of seniors

Wyong Shire libraries offer special services for seniors.

The Collection
All branches have a range of large print books, as well as talking books on cassette and CD.

Look at our online catalogue

Home Library Service
This service caters for about 120 housebound people and geographically isolated groups and schools. Material selected by library staff is delivered to these people by the Home Library Service Co-ordinator once a fortnight. Bulk deliveries are also made to nursing homes, hostels and retirement villages. Special conditions apply to the Home Library Service. Please contact the Coordinator on (02) 4350 5337.

Self paced computer lessons
Have you bought a computer, but are not sure what happens next?

Firstly, take a look at Webster’s elearning, a self paced computer training program for all levels of users.

Internet lessons for beginners
If you are not sure how to use the internet and email? Beginner lessons are held at:

  • Lake Haven Library and Council Service: Wednesday and Thursday 2pm and 3pm each day. Bookings are essential, phone (02) 4392 7843
  • Tuggerah Library and Information Centre :Tuesday and Thursday 10am and 11 am each day. Bookings are essential, phone (02) 4353 5666
      
  • Toukley Library – please contact the library for details. Phone (02) 4396 4247

If you first need to brush up on your mouse skills before your lesson, try Mousercise

Family History
Tuggerah Library has a big family history collection including, books, indexes, registers, microfilm, microfiche and CD-Roms. You can also use Ancestry.com for free. Contact Tuggerah Library on (02) 4353 5666 for additional details.

Minding the grandkids?
See our Storytime fun for the under fives and School Holiday information pages.

Seniors pages
See our general seniors information pages

Important links for seniors
Take a look at this information:

Page last updated: 25/10/07

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