The Carson City Library will launch a weeklong grand opening celebration of the new digital technology center, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Located on the second floor of the library annex, above the current Youth Department, the center has been introduced to computer-using patrons over the last several weeks and now the community is invited, according to a news release
Public access to technology matters and the Carson City community has the advantage of stepping up to today’s advanced technology. Carson City Library is positioned to help bridge the “Digital Divide” by providing free access and training opportunites.
The “Digital Divide” known as disparities, socioeconomic or other, between people who have opportunities and skills to benefit from digital resources, especially the Internet, and those who do not have these opportunities or skills.
The @Two Digital Learning Center programs can help create a pathway to help the community connect online with family and friends; understand and use Google; master basic computer skills with how-to-instruction in groups and one-on-one; protect digital information and identity; print; manage online transactions, files and personal finance; search the internet for credible information; use email; make websites and much more. Studies have shown that the effects of bridging the digital divide not only support basic digital literacy but also promote further development of skills.
The @Two Digital Learning Center features an Adult Computer Lab, Advanced Macs and PC’s, a Media Lab, Collaboration Room, Conversion Station and Digital Equipment Checkout. Patrons in good-standing who wish to access @ Two with a Premiere Library Card will need to visit the Library Card Desk. Qualifying patrons, who are free of fees, overdue or late items, and sign the Carson City Library Premier Card Agreement and have a valid photo ID, will have access to the advanced technology.
Users may continue to access library computers @Two, on Express computers and the Youth Stations. In addition, teens in high school, age 14 to 17 years old, may access the @ Two Teen Portal, as well as the above mentioned equipment, with a signed agreement from themselves and a parent or legal guardian.
Special programs throughout the weeklong celebration include daily G-Mail clinics from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon; Picture This, a chance to have your picture taken, Zombified, and emailed back to you; and basic computer classes will be offered daily. Other programs include “Open App” on Friday, February 22nd, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., drop in and see apps in action. A computer and projector will be available to demonstrate a wide variety of apps-share your favorite! This program will be held in the library auditorium. On Saturday, the 23rd, iMovie, at 11:00 a.m. is limited to 9 students. Bring 5-9 favorite holiday pictures from last year and learn how to make a holiday scrapbook for next year. And learn how to put your iMovie on YouTube on Saturday, at 1:00 p.m.
The Grand Ribbon Cutting ceremony @Two will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, the 23rd. Level Up and See You There!
Carson City Library’s @Two Digital Learning Center mission is to connect and equip schools, business, families and the community to deliver high quality learning opportunities that enrich time spent in school or strengthen self-directed adult learning. We aim to support marketable skill building by bridging this area’s digital divide and in so doing create digitally literate communities. A partnership with the State Library and Archives, Cooperative Libraries Automated Network (CLAN) through the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act broadband funding, and for Carson City’s portion a matching grant from the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation, are @Two’s funding sources.
“Your Knowledge and Discovery Place”, Carson City Library, open Monday ,Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., is located at the corner of Roop and Washington Streets. For more information call 887-2244 or checkout our website at www.carsoncitylibrary.org
