New York Public Library Expands Free Wi-Fi Program
Recently I read an article about New York public libraries offering Wi-Fi hubs to checkout. That way, people who cannot afford wi-fi in their homes can finally have it.
The program said that at most branches, the computers are being used full-time, and as more of what the library offers is being moved online, it is more and more important that people have access to the Internet and computers so they can access what the library has to offer.
You might wonder how this is sustainable. First of all, the program will not be offered to everyone, only people who really need it to learn, like people in adult learning programs, English-language courses, and residents who don’t have home broadband. Of course, the funding for the project will come from the ads that are built in and the fact that major companies like Google and Sprint are sponsoring the project.
In conclusion, I think this is a really nice thing to do for the citizens of New York!
The program said that at most branches, the computers are being used full-time, and as more of what the library offers is being moved online, it is more and more important that people have access to the Internet and computers so they can access what the library has to offer.
You might wonder how this is sustainable. First of all, the program will not be offered to everyone, only people who really need it to learn, like people in adult learning programs, English-language courses, and residents who don’t have home broadband. Of course, the funding for the project will come from the ads that are built in and the fact that major companies like Google and Sprint are sponsoring the project.
In conclusion, I think this is a really nice thing to do for the citizens of New York!
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