The Chester County Library & District Center is among 50 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) this year to conduct workshops using the new Digital Learn Affordable Connectivity Program Basics training materials, developed in collaboration with AT&T.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, also known as the ACP, from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), helps households get discounted and affordable internet service. The ACP Basics Workshop Incentive enables libraries to conduct information sessions that help households learn how to identify the information they need to apply for the program, how to apply for the program, and how to use the benefit.

The Chester County Library & District Center’s efforts will focus on outreach for low-income senior citizens, job seekers, and other families in need throughout the county. The information sessions will be hybrid – held both at the library, located in Exton near the Exton Square Mall, and online via Zoom – to make it easier for those wishing to attend. A member of the FCC will be in attendance and available to answer questions.

The current dates and times are as follows:

• Monday, Oct.16, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
• Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1 PM – 2:30 PM
• Thursday, Nov. 16, 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Register for a session online or call the CCL Reference Desk to register on the phone at 610-344-5957. Keep an eye out on the link above for further sessions.

PLA Past President Maria McCauley said, “Public libraries continuously play a vital role in providing digital literacy tools and information to their communities. The expansion of this powerful collaboration with AT&T will ensure that even more families and communities can benefit from programs and resources like the ACP that increase digital access and equity.”

Learn more at Chester County Library.