Virtual Connections!
/Without the ability to use a computer or smart phone many people are feeling isolated and are unable to access virtual appointments. Here are a few resources for anyone seeking computer access.
The Bridge Peer Support and Supported Employment: Call to make an appointment at 907-374-2905. Three stations are available for program participants. Masks are required at all times.
FNSB Library: They are offering four computer sessions per day, each lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. They are at these times:
Session 1: 10-11:45am
Session 2: 12-1:45pm
Session 3: 2-3:45pm
Session 4: 4-5:45pm
Patrons are able to sign up for one session per day, and they can accommodate 11 patrons per session. We encourage patrons to schedule appointments in advance, because our sessions are often full. When we're not full, we can take walk-up appointments, but we can't guarantee availability without an appointment.
Patrons can request an appointment for the next day(s) through this form on our website:https://fnsblibrary.org/services/computersmore/nwl-computer-reservation-form
They can also call our Reference Desk at 459-1045 to make an appointment. Patrons have to wear masks the entire time they're in the building, and if they don't have one, we'll provide one at the front door. They'll check-in at the front door, be given a mask if needed, and some hand sanitizer, then comes in and check-in at the Reference Desk to be assigned a computer. We will do our best to provide assistance on the computers, but we're not able to give quite the hands-on support we have in the past because of social distancing requirements. We'll definitely do our best to help everyone, but we also want to let everyone know our limitations in these trying times.
Greenstar is donating personal computers to low income individuals. To receive a computer please contact them at info@iagreenstar.org or 907-452-4152.