BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library is enabling eligible students in kindergarten to third grade (K-3) to check out a 10.5" iPad w/Apple keyboard and cellular-enabled data plan for the duration of the Library's Summer Learning Program (June 1 to August 14, 2021) for free.

The iPads will be loaded with reviewed and approved apps. Students will be able to read eBooks, watch educational videos and digitally participate in the Summer Learning Program.

“Broward County Library's 'My Digital Summer Learning Program' is designed to help bridge the digital divide, support digital equity and alleviate the summer, and now COVID, backsliding,” explains Dr. Roslyn Dean, EdD, Community Engagement Manager for Broward County Library. “Students will have access to the Beanstack reading tracker app and loads of other apps to maintain their reading levels during the summer months.”

Participation in the program takes place at the Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, Lauderdale Lakes Library/ Educational and Cultural Center and Lauderhill Central Park, Lauderhill Towne Centre, Carver Ranches, Riverland and Tyrone Bryant branches, with resources available for 60 children. 

My Digital Summer Learning Program is a free program. For additional information, contact Dr. Roslyn Dean at RDEAN@broward.org or 954-357-7496 or Kimberly White, Youth Services Coordinator, at KIWHITE@broward.org or 954-357-7470.

This project was funded under the provisions of the DLIS Florida CARES Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s DLIS Florida CARES Act program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.

About Broward County Libraries Division
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.

DATE: February 16, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org