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Learning in libraries

Your libraries offer an exciting range of learning opportunities, and when we say ‘lifelong’, we really mean it! Looking to do a course, but don't want to return to school? Confused by college? Your local library can provide the answer.

Courses in libraries

New ESOL course

A new ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) courses for adults, in Coventry Central library for more information visit our ESOL page.

If you want to learn something new, or improve your skills but don't know where to start, then Coventry Libraries are the place to come! Use the links on the right to find out what's on offer.

Find out what's on offer in your library

From courses, taster sessions, online learning, books, CD's, DVD's, and learning materials, we've got it all. It's free to join, and we have something for everyone, whether you're one or 100!

  • Free IT facilities in all libraries
  • Courses in  ESOL, IT, Click Start computer courses, financial literacy, and more
  • Learndirect courses
  • Reading groups for all adults, whether you need to improve your skills, or are an avid reader
  • Homework and parent collections.
  • Rhymetimes for babies and toddlers.
  • Quiet study areas
  • Multi-cultural services
  • Links with learning providers
  • Regular leisure sessions, including meditation, storytimes, music talks

If we can't help you, we will tell you who can!

Lifelong learning – some useful sites

For learners to check their English and Maths ability:

  • BBC RaW campaign for games and quizzes to check your literacy
  • Move On for a free diagnostic skills check

Government sites:

Local information and learning:

Other useful sites:

  • Findit Information on collections in libraries
  • Lifelong learning
  • Open University
  • Connexions is a FREE service that offers information, advice and guidance to young people to give them the best start possible in their adult and working lives. If necessary, practical help and support will be given. All 13-19 year olds can use Connexions. Young people with special needs can use Connexions until they are aged 24. Young people can use Connexions whether they are in school, in college, at work, in training or if they are unemployed

Contact details

Central Library
Smithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY
e-mail: central.library@coventry.gov.uk
Telephone: 024 7683 2314
Fax: 024 7683 2440
Text Telephone: 024 7683 2395