Connecting Communities: The Role of Libraries in Public WiFi Access

When
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Location
Zoom SCLA 627 Sunrise Hwy, Bellport, NY 11713

Connecting Communities: The Role of Libraries in Public WiFi Access

Join us on May 7th at 10:00 AM on Zoom for an engaging discussion led by Amy Smith, Director of Dover Plains Library and innovator behind the Red Hook Rec Center's public WiFi access.

This event spotlights the essential role of public libraries in providing public WiFi to enhance community connectivity. Amy will share her firsthand experiences and insights on overcoming the challenges of setting up open community internet access and the profound impact these networks have on bridging digital divides. Explore how public WiFi initiatives by libraries can significantly improve educational, social, and economic opportunities for community members. This session aims to inspire and inform on replicating such success stories, emphasizing the potential of libraries as hubs of digital inclusion.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from a leader in digital access and to engage in a vital conversation about the future of libraries in the digital age.

Where:

Zoom (link will be sent out 24-48 hours before the program.)

When:

Tuesday, May 7th at 10am

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