The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) hosted its inaugural Digital Discovery Day on May 15 at the Saratoga branch. This event aimed to familiarize local residents with the technological resources available at the library through engaging workshops and demonstrations catering to all ages. Activities included STEM for youth, virtual DJing, and robotics, among others. BPL is actively boosting digital literacy in neighborhood through initiatives like Big Apple Connect. Project manager Onyi Egbochue and technology coordinator Cheila Cruz shared their vision of the library as a community hub for skill-building and tech exploration, welcoming both novices and advanced users.
The Brooklyn Public Library's Digital Discovery Day aims to connect residents with technology, offering resources for all ages and levels of tech comfort.
Workshops at the event include STEM activities, virtual DJing, 3D printing, and more, to enhance community digital literacy and creativity.
Cheila Cruz emphasized the library's role as a trusted resource for anyone from tech-savvy individuals to those who feel intimidated by technology.
Onyi Egbochue underscored the event's goal of reaching both the tech-savvy and the 'tech-curious', highlighting the library as a hub for skill development.
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