Learning

Whether you want to find out how to do something new, take a course, or get some help to find learning opportunities, the library service can help you. 

• Books and study guides
• Adult learning courses
• FREE Online learning resources: general resources, citizenship, computing, driving, languages
• Advice and links for jobseekers

Study guides and books for learning

Find non fiction books on a range of topics in all our libraries. Collections include study guides for GCSE, A-level and NVQ.

Learning English

Borrow books to help you learn English. The ESOL collection (English for Speakers of Other Languages) has material for both beginners and more advanced students.

Dual language dictionaries

Dictionaries are available for a large number of languages for loan at your local library e.g., English-Urdu/Urdu-English.

If you are interested in learning something new or updating existing skills, there are local courses to help you. Courses are offered in all our libraries as well as other locations. Slough Lifelong Learning publishes a brochure of adult learning opportunities, which also includes courses from providers such as the Workers’ Educational Association(WEA) and the East Berkshire College. You can also get personal advice on courses and fees at the information point in The Curve.

Computers and the Internet for beginners

Many of our libraries offer free computer courses, with tutor support. These short courses teach beginners how to use computers and the internet. Ask at your local library, or check the Library news and events listing for more information.

Free online learning courses and tools

Whether you want to find a new hobby, take a course or refresh and expand your skills the library can help you. These courses are available free, 24 hours a day, to all Slough Libraries members by logging in with your library card.

General

These sites have courses on lots of different topics from practical like IT and software, to health and hobbies

Citizenship

Computing

Driving

Languages