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CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HELPS FAMILIES WITH VIRTUAL SCHOOL
OCTOBER 13, 2020:
A major gift will create a safe space at Cleveland Public
Library for students to attend virtual classes.
Starting Tuesday, October 13, Cleveland Public Library – Rockport
Branch will
provide a classroom setting for children in grades 6 – 12. Students will receive school supplies, access to computers and
staff support. Two-hour class sessions will be held Monday –
Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the
branch’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Registration is
required. Scholars can sign up for one or two sessions per
day. Students do not need a membership to the Best Buy Teen Tech
Center to attend virtual school.
“The Safe Center for Online Learning (SCOL) space will offer
children academic assistance and take the pressure off parents
who are struggling to balance work and at home learning,”
remarks Jill Pappenhagen, Supervisor of the Best Buy
Teen Tech Center at the Rockport Branch. “Whether a child is
homeschooled, lacks internet access, or simply needs a quiet
atmosphere, the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is open to them.”
The Safe Center for Online Learning is made possible through a
$20,000 grant from Best Buy and The
Clubhouse Network. “Cleveland Public Library is
honored to receive the SCOL grant to help our community bridge
the digital divide,” said Shenise Johnson-Thomas, Chief
of External Relations and Development for Cleveland Public
Library. “Our goal is to make the educational process easier for
our youth. Students will have unlimited access to technology,
Library resources and after-school programs.”
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at the Rockport Branch is the only
one in the state of Ohio and one of 34 across the country.
Membership is available to students ages 10 – 18. “The Center
exposes students to high-tech careers and is a hands-on learning
lab with innovative equipment such as 3D printers, film and
music production tools and more. Our hope is the learning space
empowers students to experiment with technology and unleash
their creativity,” Pappenhagen stated.
Out of an abundance of care, students visiting the Best Buy
Teen Tech Center are required to wear masks and practice
social distancing. Masks will be made available upon request.
Cleveland Public Library will space out computer stations and
thoroughly clean in between sessions.
Cleveland
Public Library is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m.
– 6 p.m. Got a question? ASK
CPL to live chat with a Librarian.
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