Adult Learners Week
Adult Learners Week 2025 provides opportunities for adults to learn and to discover how transformational learning can be. Seize the moment and take advantage of opportunities to learn something new in workshops, talks and events provided at library branches. Adult Learners Week is a reminder that whatever your age, background or previous educational history, there's no use by date when it comes to learning!
See all branch sessions below organised in date order - but you can also show just one branch by clicking Barraba, Kootingal, Manilla, Nundle, South Tamworth, Tamworth, - or show all branches again.
Branch Sessions
End of Life Care Planning
Begins Mon 1 September
10am-11am upstairs in the Innovation Studio
@ tamworth library
Learn what is needed to enable a good death in the first of five fortnightly information sessions on the importance of documentation, assembling a support network, communicating your needs and getting your documents in order. Facilitated by Beck Kingdom - End of Life Companion.
Ages 18+ only
Limited spaces - booking essential
Techwise by Healthwise - use your device for everyday health needs
Mon 1 September
10.30am-12.30pm
@ nundle library
Techwise is hosted by Emma and Amy from Healthwise. They will teach you how to use your smartphone or tablet for everyday health and wellbeing needs - especially telehealth. Bring your device with you so Emma and Amy can guide you step-by-step.
Ages 18+ only
Booking Essential -
call 6767 5912
Machine Sewing for Beginners
Mon 1 September
2pm-4pm upstairs in the Innovation Studio
@ tamworth library
Join us to learn how a sewing machine works, how to measure and cut fabric, how to sew seams and much more! At the end of the 4 week course you will be able to sew a drawstring bag.
Ages 18+ only
Fully Booked
(image artwork Koori Kin, SLNSW by Melle Smith-Haimona, 2022)Tracing Ancestors Workshop
Tue 2 September
9am-3pm (lunch provided)
@ the youthie, 1 Quinn St
Join Melissa Jackson, the State Library of NSWs First Nations family history specialist for a yarn. During the Tracing Ancestors workshop for mob, participants will be introduced to the State Library's diverse family history collections and learn about resources and strategies that may assist you in your research.
booking essential
Machine Sewing for Beginners
Tue 2 September
10am-12pm upstairs in the Innovation Studio
@ tamworth library
Join us to learn how a sewing machine works, how to measure and cut fabric, how to sew seams and much more! At the end of the 4 week course you will be able to sew a drawstring bag.
Ages 18+ only
Fully Booked
Techwise by Healthwise - use your device for everyday health needs
Tue 2 September
1pm-3pm
@ tamworth library
Techwise is hosted by Emma and Amy from Healthwise. They will teach you how to use your smartphone or tablet for everyday health and wellbeing needs - especially telehealth. Bring your device with you so Emma and Amy can guide you step-by-step.
Ages 18+ only
Booking Essential -
call 6767 5228
Techwise by Healthwise - use your device for everyday health needs
Wed 3 September
10am-12pm
@ barraba library
Techwise is hosted by Emma and Amy from Healthwise. They will teach you how to use your smartphone or tablet for everyday health and wellbeing needs - especially telehealth. Bring your device with you so Emma and Amy can guide you step-by-step.
Ages 18+ only
Booking Essential -
call 6782 1105
Tech Savvy Seniors
Begins Wed 3 September
10am-12pm
@ manilla library
Free, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Join our 10 week program to get online and learn skills in smartphones, tablets, using apps, cyber safety, email, social media and more. Call Manilla Library to register for the program, and please bring your own device.
Ages 60+
(or 50+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders)
Booking Essential -
call 6767 5920
Techwise by Healthwise - use your device for everyday health needs
Wed 3 September 2pm-4pm
@ manilla library
Techwise is hosted by Emma and Amy from Healthwise. They will teach you how to use your smartphone or tablet for everyday health and wellbeing needs - especially telehealth. Bring your device with you so Emma and Amy can guide you step-by-step.
Ages 18+ only
Booking Essential -
call 6767 5920
Crochet Wildlife Nests for WIRES
Wed 3 September
2pm-4pm
@ tamworth library
When young birds, chicks or ducklings come into care they need to be kept warm and quiet, WIRES uses home-made nests for them.
Come and join us to crochet these nests to donate to WIRES. Materials provided - but feel free to bring your crochet hooks and yarn from your stash.
Ages 18+ only
Limited spaces - booking essential
Tech Savvy Seniors
Begins Thu 4 September
10am-12pm
@ kootingal library
Free, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Join our 10 week program to get online and learn skills in smartphones, tablets, using apps, cyber safety, email, social media and more. Call Kootingal Library to register for the program, and please bring your own device.
Ages 60+
(or 50+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders)
Fully Booked
Techwise by Healthwise - use your device for everyday health needs
Thu 4 September
10.30am-12.30pm
@ south tamworth library
Techwise is hosted by Emma and Amy from Healthwise. They will teach you how to use your smartphone or tablet for everyday health and wellbeing needs - especially telehealth. Bring your device with you so Emma and Amy can guide you step-by-step.
Ages 18+ only
Booking Essential -
call 6767 5237
3D Pen Workshop
Thu 4 September
drop in between 12pm-2pm
@ tamworth library
Learn to draw in three dimensions, freehand in the air with our amazing pens that use the same plastic as 3D printers!
Ages 18+ only
No booking required
Tech Savvy Seniors
Begins Thu 4 September
2pm-4pm
@ tamworth library
Free, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Join our 10 week program to get online and learn skills in smartphones, tablets, using apps, cyber safety, email, social media and more. Call Tamworth City Library to register for the program, and please bring your own device.
Ages 60+
(or 50+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders)
Fully Booked
Learn about free e-audiobooks on Libby
Fri 5 September
10am-11am upstairs in the Innovation Studio
@ tamworth library
Join Dorota from Libby to learn about choosing, downloading and listening to free e-audiobooks using the library's Libby app.
Please bring your device and enjoy listening to your book on the way home!
Ages 18+ only
Limited spaces - booking essential
Skylap Workshop
Fri 5 September
drop in between 12pm-2pm upstairs in the Innovation Studio
@ tamworth library
Build a balsa wood airplane as we teach you about lift, payload, drag, speed and angle of attack - then fly your plane indoors on our powered equipment, testing for altitude and speed!
Ages 18+ only
No booking required
Techwise by Healthwise - use your device for everyday health needs
Fri 5 September
2pm-4pm
@ kootingal library
Techwise is hosted by Emma and Amy from Healthwise. They will teach you how to use your smartphone or tablet for everyday health and wellbeing needs - especially telehealth. Bring your device with you so Emma and Amy can guide you step-by-step.
Ages 18+ only
Booking Essential -
call 6767 5236
Indian-Style Carrot Pickle Workshop
Sat 6 September
10am-12pm upstairs in the Library Kitchen
@ tamworth library
Learn to create a delicious Indian-Style Carrot Pickle with Bashi in our 2 hour workshop upstairs in the Library Kitchen.
All materials are provided.
Ages 18+ only
Fully Booked
Sourdough Workshop
Sat 6 September
1pm-2.30pm upstairs in the Library Kitchen
@ tamworth library
Learn to create delicious Sourdough and how to care for your starter culture in our 90 minute hands-on workshop with Helen.
Please bring:
- a bowl to take your dough home
- a tea towel
- an apron - you'll get messy!
Ages 18+ only
Fully Booked
Neural Knitworks Workshop - crochet, knit or knot a neuron!
Sun 7 September
2pm-4pm
@ tamworth library
Join us for a fun crafternoon to help keep your brain and mind sharp, engaged and healthy. We will be crafting neurons with crochet, knit and no-knit patterns or you can design and craft your own woolly neuron. Any craft level is welcome, we can teach each other new skills.
Materials provided but feel free to bring your crochet hook, knitting needles or yarn from your stash.
Ages 18+ only
Limited spaces - booking essential
You can also find all our regular library events on our Events Page.