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Thunder Bay Literacy Group goes virtual with Scrabble tournament
The Thunder Bay Literacy Group is hopeful this year s Scrabble tournament fundraiser will still score some points with players, even with the new format.
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Posted: Feb 08, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 8
The Thunder Bay Literacy Group hosted a virtual fundraising Scrabble tournament this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.(Trevor Dineen/CBC)
The Thunder Bay Literacy Group is hopeful this year s Scrabble tournament fundraiser will still score some points with players, even if the format was very different than usual.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament s games couldn t be played at Intercity Shopping Centre. So, instead, the tournament went virtual, with people playing Scrabble at home.
Library loaning out tablets, wi-fi access
Program aimed at people who use 25 social services agencies in Thunder Bay, and will expand to Chrome Books in the near future.
Feb 5, 2021 1:08 PM By: Leith Dunick
THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Public Library is trying to help bridge the city’s digital divide through an innovative program that loans out tablets and Internet access to those in need.
Qualified borrowers, who include clients of about 25 different service agencies in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, can take home a device for up to four weeks at a time.
The program has been operational for nearly three months and Laura Prinselaar, a TBPL community hub librarian, said it’s a great way to provide technology to people who might not otherwise be able to access it – especially with the pandemic limiting options.