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Chatham County Public Libraries Awarded $60,000 Grant to Expand Digital Literacy Through Play-Based Learning
“Chatham County Public Libraries is thrilled to be a recipient of the Libraries Strengthening Connections grant which focuses on learning through play and exploration to build digital literacy,” said Christy Bondy, Director, Chatham County Public Libraries. “Using this approach introduces technology in an informal and welcoming environment. It fosters collaboration and creativity through engaging activities and games that can be enjoyed across generations. The new technology has been a big hit so far!”
• (6) AWE Learning Stations featuring 85 bilingual educational games (math, sight words, shapes, alphabet)
• (3) Touch2Play tables with intergenerational games for all ages
• Mobile SMART Board for instructional programming at Chatham Community Library
• Additional laptops to be added in the upcoming fiscal year
• Each branch equipped with 2 AWE Learning Stations and 1 Touch2Play table
WHEN: Available during regular library operating hours on an ongoing basis
WHERE: Chatham Community Library
197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Wren Memorial Library
500 N 2nd Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
Goldston Public Library
9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Rd, Goldston, NC 27252 (installation following renovation completion)
This program is designed for Chatham County residents and visitors of all ages, with a focus on families, and provides opportunities for informal learning through play, exploration, and hands-on technology use. The equipment is currently in use at Chatham Community Library and Wren Memorial Library.
Participants can engage with interactive educational games, build foundational digital skills, and explore collaborative learning experiences in a welcoming environment.
The grant supports the expansion of educational technology across all library branches, with a focus on engaging, intergenerational learning experiences that make digital tools more accessible and welcoming.
Chatham County Public Libraries provides access to information, technology, educational programs, and community resources that support lifelong learning and enrich the quality of life for all residents. For more information, contact Christy Bondy at 919-545-8081 or christy.bondy@chathamlibraries.org.