The library provides the community with necessary tools and resources to navigate everyday life. They help with job searches and so much more; the amazing, professional staff is on hand for assistance to all who enter the facility.
Day 21: Lithgow’s provides valuable access to computers and internet
In a recent survey of Lithgow’s technology services (public computers and WiFi), 50% percent of respondents were low-income (below 200% of the poverty line) and only 41% of respondents have regular access to the internet somewhere other than the library. 62% of respondents used library technology for employment purposes.
Day #22 & #23: Lithgow Library uses technology too!
#22 While using our public computers for WiFi, patrons have access to many free resources such as Ancestry.com for Libraries, Learning Express (which offers many technology and occupational training programs for free), and the Marvel! database, which provides free access to back issues of newspapers, magazines and journals.
#23 ebooks & Audiobooks are available too an Lithgow periodically offers free classes on how
to use eReaders (Nook, Kindle, etc.) to borrow library eBooks.
Despite the view that libraries are antiquated and outdated, Lithgow proves otherwise. They’re adapting to the changes in technology and plan on being around for decades to come!
Day 25: Upgrade public computing access and include wi-fi access
With the proposed upgrades to the facility will be more public access computers and wireless access. This will afford people of all ages access to information at their fingertips.
Day 26: Lithgow Public Library’s Amazing Staff!!
Where would Lithgow be without the talented, dedicated, professional staff? Betsy and her awesome staff are integral to the continued success of Lithgow providing patrons with information, assistance and so much more! Thank you, Lithgow Staff!
Betsy Pohl and Amanda Bartlett
Friends of Lithgow 