Digital Buddies – Cambridgeshire Libraries

What to expect

Need help with a bus pass renewal, applying for a blue badge or uploading photos? Want to get online? Have you been given a smart phone or tablet but don’t know how to use it? Book an appointment with a digital buddy – a volunteer who can help you learn IT skills and support you with basic online tasks.

Libraries also offer free wifi, computer and internet access – if you are a member, you can book a computer here.

If you would like to be a digital buddy and volunteer for Cambridgeshire Libraries, please email [email protected] or go to the Volunteering with libraries webpage.

More information

Digital buddies are available in the following libraries at the following times – you’ll need to book an appointment to see a digital buddy by calling 0345 045 5225 – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday or popping in to the library when it is open. You can also use the online contact form – choose ‘Libraries’ as the service you require.

• Bar Hill Library, first Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.00pm (term time only)
• Cambourne Library – every Monday 10-12am and 1-3pm
• Great Shelford Library – every Tuesday 2pm-4pm
• Linton Library – every Thursday 2pm-3pm
• Papworth Library – every Tuesday, 10.30-12.30pm (term time only)
• Sawston Library – every Wednesday 10am-11am
• Willingham Library – second Tuesday of the month,  10.30-noon

Cambridgeshire Libraries have signed up to the National Databank, an initiative run by Good Things Foundation which provides free mobile SIM cards to anyone on a low income over the age of 18. In South Cambs, you can visit Bar Hill Library and Cambourne Library to pick up a SIM card, subject to eligibility and availability.

To find out about other things that your local library has to offer, visit this webpage.