Bridging the Technology Gap Program to provide children, youth and families exposure to computer technology. Lexington Public Library serves as the site for interactive computer training. Participants are introduced to personal computers and their applications. The program provides computer literacy and technology training to participants who have little or no experience with computers. Computer classes are offered in both English and Spanish.
Youth serve as computer mentors by teaching others about technology.
The lab also serves as the host for the middle school ESL classes. Ready, Set, Grow Ready, Set, Grow is a community garndening program where over 30 children have had the opportunity to manage all aspects of a vegetable garden. They planted and cared for their plot, participated in educational sessions, and learned about responsibility and teamwork. This program is to help youth understand plant life and learn responsibility for personal and community property. Plant identification, insect identification, compost production, and other programs are incorporated into the garden project.