The program, called the Digital Toolbox initiative, is funded primarily through a community grant from Paducah Bank and received additional financial support from the Friends of the Library. The Library used these funds to purchase ten mobile hot spots and ten laptop computers to accompany them.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Paducah Bank and our Friends group to bring these new resources to our community,” said Adult and Digital Services Librarian Aaron Williams, “For decades, public libraries have been providing people with the means to better themselves and improve their understanding of the world. We see the Digital Toolbox initiative as the next chapter of that story.”
Demand for the devices is high. All ten digital toolboxes were checked out a little over twenty-four hours after the program’s initial debut. Patrons can place a hold on the digital toolbox just like any other item the Library lends.
The Library is currently seeking additional sources of funding to maintain or possibly expand the program next fiscal year.
For more information, contact Adult & Digital Services Librarian Aaron Williams at (270) 442-2510 extension 140 or email him at awilliams@mclib.net.
