Cheshire East Council is offering free IT taster sessions during Get Online Week 2012, to give local residents a helping hand to surf the web.
The Council's 15 main libraries will all be holding free events offering help and support for anyone who wants to improve their computer skills and get a taste for what the internet has to offer.
Topics will range from initial taster IT Buddy sessions alongside mentors, to introductions to ancestry research, shopping online and getting up to speed with email.
Get Online Week, which takes place from 15th to 21st October, is the largest campaign in the country that helps people to improve their computer and internet skills.
Across Cheshire there are around 100,000 people who have never used the internet – including 64% of men and 77% of women over 75.
Councillor David Brown, Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council and Cabinet member in charge of strategic communities, said: "There are a lot of people who have never been online before and there are also a lot of people who can do a little but want to do more.
"During Get Online Week, we're giving them the chance to come along to our events to get started or brush up their skills with a helping hand from our staff and volunteers.
"Whether people want to learn to email, trace their ancestry or find out how to save money online, there's really something for everyone and we'll be able to provide all the help and support they need.
"The internet is such an integral part of life now and most services, such as education and employment, can be accessed 24 hours a day online.
"Not having the skills to access general information will leave some people at a great disadvantage, which is why it's so important to get involved."
Alderley Edge Library will be holding an introduction to ancestry research session on Thursday, 18th October. For further information call Alderley Edge Library on 01625 374030.
Attached are details of the other events on offer in Cheshire East during Get Online Week.
