Volunteers give one-to-one lessons every Tuesday and Thursday.
The central library now lends laptops for up to a month, alongside free lessons for people who have never used one.
More than 300 people have borrowed a laptop since the scheme started in the spring. Most are over 65, and many wanted to video-call family or book doctor’s appointments online.
Volunteers give one-to-one lessons every Tuesday and Thursday morning. No booking is needed.
About 120 researchers will work at the centre, which opens its doors to the public next month.
Students will spend a term at local schools and live with host families.
The rules come into force in nine months. Fines can reach 4 per cent of a company’s turnover.
The buses charge overnight at the Northgate depot, which now has its own solar roof.
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