Fleurieu council libraries offer a series of tech talks to help people feel more confident online and with using their devices, under the umbrella of being digital.

In the lead up to Christmas three libraries will host workshops on safer online shopping.

Aldinga Library will hold a session on Online Shopping and Banking on Thursday 17 November.

It will discuss ways to use the internet to make every day shopping and banking tasks easier and more convenient. 

Learn some important tips to keep safe while shopping and banking online, and what to do if you think you have encountered a scam.

The free workshop will be held from 10am to 11am; book  a place via Eventbrite.

Goolwa and Strathalbyn libraries will add a seasonal twist to their online shopping tech talks on Thursday 24 November.

The festive season can be busy and stressful for many Australians, as people spend more time and money shopping and planning for festive activities online. 

It’s also a busy time for scammers! To start the festive season with confidence, find out the most up-to-date holiday scams and get some tips and tricks to keep safe while shopping online.

The one-hour presentation will cover the benefits of shopping online; how to safely shop and pay for things online; and festive season scams to look out for.

The free workshops will be held from 2.30-3.30pm; reserve a place via Eventbrite.