{"id":4034,"date":"2024-12-19T09:32:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawtondailynews.com\/?p=4034"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:32:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:32:53","slug":"lawton-public-library-offers-free-digital-skills-training-to-community-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enidpost.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/19\/lawton-public-library-offers-free-digital-skills-training-to-community-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawton Public Library Offers Free Digital Skills Training to Community Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-aqqjx-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-aqqjx-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"daf30eea-d5fd-4124-aa6f-7810b40a18a1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Lawton, OK &#8211;\u00a0 The Lawton Public Library is offering free digital skills training to help residents enhance their technology knowledge, with classes scheduled for December 18 and 19. The initiative, sponsored by the Friends of the Lawton Public Library, aims to teach essential digital skills to those who are new to technology.<\/p>\n<p>The classes are designed for individuals who may be unfamiliar with basic computer functions. Attendees will learn how to use web browsers, create and manage passwords, navigate mobile devices, and more. Library officials believe this training is crucial as technology continues to play an increasingly important role in daily life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNowadays, a lot of jobs require people to fill out applications online,\u201d said Garret Harris, a Library associate. \u201cIt\u2019s also important for tasks like sending emails, sharing photos, or even communicating with friends and family. We\u2019re trying to empower people to be more tech-savvy, so they don\u2019t have to rely on others for these basic tasks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The library\u2019s efforts are supported by a grant from AT&amp;T, which has made it possible to offer additional digital literacy classes to the community. The grant allows the library to provide these services at no cost to participants, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or experience with technology, has access to the training.<\/p>\n<p>The digital skills training is part of the library&#8217;s ongoing mission to support lifelong learning and improve the quality of life for Lawton residents. As more services, including job applications and communication tools, move online, the need for digital literacy has never been greater.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on upcoming classes or to register for future events, community members are encouraged to visit the Lawton Public Library\u2019s website or contact the library directly.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the importance of digital skills in today\u2019s society and provides a valuable resource for those who may otherwise struggle to navigate the increasingly digital world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pr-2 lg:pr-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent w-full\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lawton, OK &#8211;\u00a0 The Lawton Public Library is offering free digital skills training to help residents enhance their technology knowledge, with classes scheduled for December 18 and 19. 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