BURY Council is tackling a web of intrigue by explaining the workings of e-mails and the wonders of the internet.

Bury's Metronet Week is being held at libraries throughout the borough, starting on Monday (Oct 15) to give people a taste of the latest technology which they might not have got to grips with.

A series of free sessions, aimed at all ages, will be staged on the Internet throughout the week.

Bury Council's Arts and Culture Spokesman, Councillor Siobhan Costello, said: "Our local libraries are always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone interested in finding out more about computers and how to use them.

"Metronet Week though is specifically intended to focus on everything high-tech and is a wonderful opportunity for those who have thought about having a go but never done anything about it." She added: "People will be able to set up their own e-mail address and learn how to send and receive messages."

Events lined up for Metronet Week are:

Bury Library. One hour sessions can be booked 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday, and 2pm-4pm Saturday in the Reference and Information Services section. To book, telephone 253 5871.

In the Lending Library there will be "after-school" sessions on Monday and Thursday, 4pm-5pm, and a "Mums and Toddlers" session on Wednesday, 10.30am-11.30am. For more information telephone 253 5873.

Prestwich Library are offering a Monday Homework Club session, a Wednesday morning session and a session on Sunday. Telephone 253 7214.

Radcliffe Library will offer sessions all week. On Friday morning a "Hot Coffee/Hotmail" session will be held. Ring 253 7160.

Ramsbottom Library will be offering sessions on Friday morning. For more information telephone 01706 822484.

Tottington Library will host "Hot Coffee/Hotmail" sessions on Tuesday and Thursday and a "Hotmail for Mums" session during Friday morning's "Story Time". Telephone 01204 882839.

Topping Fold Library will be offering sessions. Please telephone 253 6361 for details.

Unsworth Library have a session planned for Tuesday morning, 10am to noon. Call 253 7560.

Whitefield Library will offer a session on Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm. Telephone 253 7510.