Note of Interest for TechTalk

Overview

TechTalk - Learn Together About Tech. 

Want to learn more about digital wellbeing for you and your family?

We are looking for a small number of families with a child/children age 9 - 12 to join us for an 8 week programme, in the Musselburgh area. 

About TechTalk Family Sessions

• Who: 5–6 families meeting weekly
• Where: Musselburgh or Wallyford Library
• When: February–April 2026 (8 sessions, around 2 hours each)
• Led by: A youth worker and library staff
• What to expect: Creative, fun activities for children and their grown-ups. Each week we’ll explore different aspects of digital life—phones, games, social media, risks, and boundaries.
• Your input matters: Families help shape the topics we cover.
• Our goal: Together, we’ll create a practical guide (video, animation, comic, poster…) to share what we’ve learned and help other families.
• Extras: Families receive a voucher for taking part and an invitation to a celebration event launching the guide.

For further information please get in touch:

Carolyn Dineen cdineen@eastlothian.gov.uk / 07811 592 228

Emma Laverie elaverie1@eastlothian.gov.uk / 07813 968 823

Why your views matter

Young people often say they feel safe online – the adults in their lives aren’t so sure.
TechTalk brings families together to explore the fun and fears of digital life. Through games, books, film and crafts, we’ll create a space for families to learn from each other. Together, we’ll design a practical resource (such as a short film, comic or art board) to share our learning and help other families.