LIVINGSTON, La. (BRPROUD) — The Livingston Parish Library was selected to launch a digital literacy pilot program as part of the governor’s broadband grant program.

The program aimed at eliminating the digital divide through educating residents on basic computer skills is set to launch on Monday, Oct. 3.

“We are extremely honored to be selected to participate in this initiative and partner with the Governor’s office to help increase the state’s digital literacy skills,” said LPL Director Giovanni Tairov. “Eliminating the digital divide in our parish has long been a goal of the Library. From the introduction of mobile hotspots in 2018 to increasing the Library’s Wi-Fi signal during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to providing exceptional services to positively impact the Livingston Parish community.”

When and where to participate in the program at Livingston Parish Library branches:

Albany — Springfield Branch

  • Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Denham Springs — Walker Branch

  • Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Main Branch in Livingston

  • Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

South Branch

  • Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Watson Branch

  • Mondays through Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information on the digital literacy program, click here.