Croydon Central Library to get £150K government funding for digital access
Croydon will recieve £150,000 of government funding to create an energy-efficient, accessible digital discovery zone in Croydon Central Library.
The library receives 25,000 visits a month and is the only provider of free public WiFi and IT access in the town centre.
The council plans to redesign the library space with a focus on digital access, particularly for the borough’s most vulnerable residents who may struggle to access online services and resources and need a quiet place to study.
The council has already invested in providing free WiFi and full fibre broadband across Central Library.
The digital discovery zone project will introduce improved WiFi access and create a flexible lounge.
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon said: “It’s essential that our borough’s residents have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential.
Access to digital services and a comfortable place to work is a key component of that learning.”
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