Three local libraries have been selected by AT&T and the Public Library Association to bring free bilingual, in-person digital literacy workshops to Maine.

Interested residents should contact the libraries for workshop dates and times.

Participants include Auburn Public Library (49 Spring St., 207-333-6640), Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library (227 Main St. in Lovell, 207-925-3177) and Skidompha Public Library (184 Main St. in Damariscotta, 207-887-0919).

The workshops will utilize online digital literacy courses available through AT&T ScreenReady and PLA Digital Learn. Created in collaboration with association, the courses teach skills ranging from technology basics to avoiding scams. Interested residents should contact the libraries for workshop dates and times.

Public libraries play a vital role in providing access to the internet, devices, and digital content, and knowledgeable staff to all — particularly to people of color and youth in low-income households. In 2019, nearly 54 million Americans accessed the internet in public places, and public libraries alone hosted nearly 224 million public internet use sessions.

For more information, visit att.com/connectedlearning.

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