Digital Inclusion Month Wrap-up

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who made our second Digital Inclusion Month a success! Throughout October, the San José Public Library (SJPL) celebrated digital inclusion with the support of our amazing community. Be sure to check out our previous blog posts for more details on what we achieved together. They're all grouped together on our Digital Inclusion Month page.

Digital Inclusion Month Highlights

Our second annual Digital Inclusion Month was a big success, thanks to the hard work of library staff and our community. Here are some highlights:

• Digital Skills Programming: Held at 21 branches and virtually for kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Coding Programs for Kids and Teens: Nearly 400 participants across almost 50 programs.
• Adult Computer and Tech Programs: Over 300 participants, including: 
  • Digital Skill Building Classes: 110 participants
  • Tech Help Sessions for Adults: 120 participants
  • Tech Time for Older Adults: 50 participants

Organizations Making a Difference

We’d also like to recognize our community partners who played a vital role in Digital Inclusion Month. These organizations provide public support like affordable devices and digital skills programs.

• Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Advocates for individuals and families in need, especially those living in poverty.
• International Children Assistance Network (ICAN): Engages the Vietnamese-American community through parenting programs, outreach, and charitable initiatives.
• International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC): Provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in the U.S.
• Step Up and Do Something! Inc.: Offers services to help solve problems in at-risk communities.
• Sacred Heart Community Service: Works to build a community free from poverty by providing essential services and organizing for justice.
• Tech Exchange: Works to ensure that all families have a computer, Internet access, and the tech skills needed to improve their lives.
• Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation Inc. (VIVO): Empowers refugees, immigrants, and low-income families through community and cultural services.

Digital Inclusion All Year Round

Our commitment to digital inclusion continues beyond October. SJPL offers:

• Community Wi-Fi: Available at all library branches.
• Digital Skill Classes and Tech Help: Free, year-round programs to help build technology skills.
• Device Lending Services: Providing access to technology.
• 24/7 Online Resources: Find self-paced digital lessons, eBooks, eMedia, and online learning.

Digital inclusion is our pathway to digital equity, and we’re excited to continue this journey with our community! Thank you for celebrating Digital Inclusion Month with us, and we look forward to our third annual event in October 2025.