24,000 local students about to gain access to Richland Library Card
September 14, 2016
Richland Library & Richland One Partner for ConnectED Initiative
To further Richland Library‘s commitment of promoting student learning in the community, it will hold a news conference 10 a.m., Monday, September 19 at Lower Richland High School to announce a partnership with Richland School District One as part of the White House’s ConnectED Library Challenge initiative.
More than 24,000 students across 52 different schools will receive a library card, providing them access to every resource that Richland Library has to offer, including:
- Tutor.com
- Mango Languages
- Downloadable books, magazines, music & movies
- Broadband connectivity & wireless access
In addition, it will mark the first time a student ID also serves as a library card for middle and high school students in the Midlands.
Richland Library announced a similar partnership with Richland School District Two last September during National Library Card Sign-Up Month. As a result of both partnerships, Richland County has become one of only 60 communities across the country to participate in the White House’s ConnectED Library Challenge initiative, which aims to knock down barriers and provide children with access to books and other learning materials.
For questions, please contact Emily Stoll at 803-587-3637 or email [email protected].
About Richland Library
Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 11 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
