The Algoma Public Library is moving beyond just e-books, and other online offerings of its catalog, the internet itself is now available for loan. Using funds from the WPPI COVID-19 Community Recharge Grant program administered by Algoma Utilities, Wi-Fi hotspots will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis for up to one week. Library Director Cathy Kolbeck says the branch has five hotspots, but that translates to several dozen internet connections.
The hubs can only be signed out by adults, 18 and older. The library encourages borrowers to use them for work, school, or even just personal use. That includes the revamped InfoSoup online library. Kolbeck says last month's program update initially had some kinks that needed to be worked out, but everything is running smoothly now.
*Photo courtesy of the Nicolet Federated Library System web page.
