January 5, 2024
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Justin Potter Library has received a $5,000 grant from the Foundation for Rural Service. The FRS is the philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association which includes DTC Communications. They have been advancing rural communities through programs that support young people and encourage community development.
The DeKalb County Library System’s mission is to provide quality materials and services that fulfill educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs for the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming and respectful. The library provides programs and services for all ages that encourage reading, learning and cultural enrichment.
This grant has given the library the opportunity to help fulfill our mission by replacing the 10-year-old AWE Stations with two new AWE Platinum 3 Early Literacy Stations. These all-in-one touchscreen computers are self-contained with a child-safe browser not connected to the internet. They provide access to approximately 85 award-winning educational programs in English and Spanish to help children develop early literacy skills. They have won The National Parenting Center Award, Learning Magazine’s Teacher Choice Award for the classroom and many others.
Because of this partnership with The Foundation for Rural Service and DTC Communications children and their parents can enjoy and utilize these early literacy stations and parents can feel confident that their child is using a safe, fun and educational resource to help improve their learning skills. The library staff wants to thank FRS and DTC for the learning opportunity it has provided the children in the community.
Please come by and visit the library and check out these new learning stations. For further information contact Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 visit us on Facebook, Instagram or our website at www.dekalblibraries.net.