Washington Library Gets Help From Major Tech Grant

      Washington Carnegie Public Library is among over 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association to increase digital literacy using Digitallearn.org resources, funded by a $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
      Washington Carnegie Public Library’s efforts will focus on addressing the digital divide in the community by offering targeted digital literacy workshops.
      With a 16% poverty rate in Washington and many residents facing language barriers or limited access to technology, the workshops will provide vital training on topics such as Internet Basics, Email Basics, and using both Android and iOS mobile devices.
      Thanks to the grant funding, the library will offer these workshops in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, ensuring all residents can take part.