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Learning & Self-study

Supporting learning in Libraries

Your local library gives you free access to thousands of books, fast internet-connected computers, staff trained in information skills and ICT, and much more to help you locate impartial, accurate information. The following materials and facilities are available to use in all RBWM libraries:

Computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Our e-LIBRARY provides free access to a number of online databases in the library as well as at home to library members.
Books on thousands of subjects (click here to access the Library Catalogue)
CD/cassette language courses
A level/GCSE/BTEC course guides on a variety of subjects
Life Skills books to help adults improve their reading, literacy & numeracy skills (see also the BBC Raw link)

If you need help locating or accessing any of this material please just ask a member of staff. You can also check for regular and one-off events such as ICT training on our Events and Promotions page.

Courses and Training

We can also help if you want to get on a course, gain a qualification, or job-related skills. There are careers collections and college prospectuses at Maidenhead and Windsor libraries available to look at. There are also services at Maidenhead & Windsor Library to help you with your training and career needs.

nextstep South East at Windsor & Maidenhead library

For more information visit the Nextstep website: www.direct.gov.uk/nextstep or call: 0800 100 900

"Providing quality, imparital information, advice and guidance on learning and work"

nextstep South East at Windsor Library

A nextstep advisor will be at Windsor Library every Friday. To make an appointment with your nearest Nextstep advisor, please call 0800 1954 700.

nextstep South East at Maidenhead Library

On Tuesday mornings a nextstep advisor will be available in Maidenhead Library. Please make an appointment for advice on learning, training and improving work prospects by calling: 0800 1954 700.

Maidenhead Exchange Group

We are a Training Centre based on the first floor of Maidenhead Library. We are also a Life in the UK Test Centre offering a range of courses and information :

Information and Advice on improving skills and/or getting back to work
Basic computer courses are FREE. These include: Using a Mouse, Using the Keyboard, Using e-mail, Using Internet Safely, Online Searches, Understanding the Computer, Using the Web, Using Facebook, Digital Photography and others.
Intermediate computer training in Microsoft OFFICE 2003 and 2007. These include Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations, E-Mail,the Internet and IT Security and IT User fundamentals.
Literacy and Numeracy courses up to level 2 with City and Guilds qualifications.
Life in the UK Test Centre

We also run free courses in English, Maths and IT, for which there is an eligibility criteria.

Opening Hours:
Monday: 09:30 - 16:45
Tuesday: 09:30 - 19:45
Wednesday: (09:30 - 15:00**) 15:00 - 16:45
Thursday: 09:30 - 19:45
Friday: (09:30 - 15:00**) 15:00 - 17:00
Saturday: (09:30 - 14:00**) 14:00 - 15:45
Sunday: Closed

** Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - open times for Life in the UK tests only - we regret that no calls are taken at these times.

Contact details: 1st Floor, Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QU.
Tel: 01628 671809. Email: Exchange Group at Maidenhead Library
For more information visit our website: http://www.exchangegroup.co.uk/

Learning & Self-study

Supporting learning in Libraries

Courses and Training

nextstep South East at Windsor & Maidenhead library

Maidenhead Exchange Group

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