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Outdoor Computer Use
Outdoor Computer Use
During COVID building closures, select DPL locations have been providing outdoor computer access.
In 2020: 6064 computer use sessions
In 2020: 6064 computer use sessions
In 2021 (as of 7/1/21): 2995 computer use sessions
In 2021 (as of 7/1/21): 2995 computer use sessions
Outdoor computer use from July 2020 through June 2021:
Outdoor computer use from July 2020 through June 2021:
Technology Appointments
Technology Appointments
One-on-one technology appointments are available across the DPL system. These pair community members with staff or trained volunteers for an hour of specialized technology help, for topics as wide-ranging as cellphone use to email to website creation.
In 2019: 687 completed technology appointments
In 2019: 687 completed technology appointments
In 2020: 148 completed technology appointments*
In 2020: 148 completed technology appointments*
*The switch to all-virtual appointments due to COVID-19 significantly impacted our ability to offer technology help
Technology Classes
Technology Classes
One-on-one technology appointments are available across the DPL system. These pair community members with staff or trained volunteers for an hour of specialized technology help, for topics as wide-ranging as cellphone use to email to website creation.
70% of technology class attendees report learning a valuable new skill
70% of technology class attendees report learning a valuable new skill
55% of technology class attendees say they're attending to improve their job skills.
55% of technology class attendees say they're attending to improve their job skills.
Circulating Technology
Circulating Technology
DPL has offered Chromebooks for checkout for use inside of branches since 2019, wifi hotspots to checkout for home use since 2016, and added Chromebooks for take-home checkout in 2021.
"This ability to borrow a laptop for three months is a big help. Not only am I saving the cost of a laptop, I am saving the cost of the monthly internet access charge. I am also getting help from your department when I need it in a timely manner. As a senior citizen living on a fixed income, this is a big deal. If society is going to require us to be computer dependent, this resource should be available to all."
"This ability to borrow a laptop for three months is a big help. Not only am I saving the cost of a laptop, I am saving the cost of the monthly internet access charge. I am also getting help from your department when I need it in a timely manner. As a senior citizen living on a fixed income, this is a big deal. If society is going to require us to be computer dependent, this resource should be available to all."
Customer comment, June 2021
ideaLAB Community Makerspaces
ideaLAB Community Makerspaces
The ideaLAB program provides free, all ages access to maker tools, materials, and instruction in a drop-in, interest-driven environment. Makerspaces are located in communities across Denver serving populations underrepresented in STEM and maker fields.
90% of ideaLAB users report learning a new skill.
90% of ideaLAB users report learning a new skill.
87% of ideaLAB users report they feel encouraged to keep making after visiting.
87% of ideaLAB users report they feel encouraged to keep making after visiting.
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