Grant to assist patrons with free basic computer classes
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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded McAllen Public Library a $6,000 grant under its Impact Grant program. Thanks to this grant, McAllen Public Library will offer patrons an opportunity to attend a free, eight-week computer basics course that will be conducted three times per year. “Get Started with Computer Basics” will be delivered in English and Spanish to support the bilingual community. Classes will begin Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
This project is one of 59 made possible this year by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the TSLAC, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
The Impact Grant provides seed funds in three focus areas: business/workforce development and digital literacy; family and early childhood literacy; and electronic content access and delivery. McAllen Public Library is one of only 22 Texas libraries to be awarded the grant for 2019.
“This grant will allow us to give our users access to the tools they need to thrive in today’s economy, whether it’s business, workforce development, or electronic access to information,” said Kate P. Horan, Library Director.
This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
For more information, or to register, contact McAllen Public Library at (956) 681-3061
