The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has been awarded a grant from the Public Library Association in partnership with AT&T to provide digital literacy skills training in Spanish and English. CCPL was one of 200 libraries nationwide selected to receive $6,000 in funding to cover the costs of workshops in basic technology skills, including topics such as internet use, video conferencing, cybersecurity, mobile device basics, and information about the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Workshops funded by the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive will take place October - November at select CCPL branches. Join us for classes in Spanish in October and classes in English in November. One different participant from each class will be randomly selected to recieve a free iPad. No registration is required to attend, see the schedule below:
Upcoming Workshops
Thursday, November 2, at 1:30 p.m. at Otranto Road Library
Topic: Cybersecurity Basics (ENGLISH)
Monday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Hurd/St. Andrews Library
Topic: Internet Basics (ENGLISH)
Thursday, November 16 at 2 p.m. at John's Island Library
Topic: Mobile Devices Basics for iOS (ENGLISH)
Past Workshops
Monday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Hurd/St. Andrews Library
Topic: Internet Basics (SPANISH)
Thursday, October 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Otranto Road Library
Topic: Email Basics (SPANISH)
Monday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at John's Island Library
Topic Cybersecurity Basics (SPANISH)
About the Public Library Association
The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library leaders.
About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
We’re committed to advancing education, creating opportunities, strengthening communities. And improving lives. As part of our company-wide $2 billion commitment from 2021–2023 to address the digital divide, we launched AT&T Connected Learning to invest in connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions. We aim to help today’s learners succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Since 2008, we’ve committed more than $600 million to programs that help millions of students across all 50 states and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.