A virtual reality: Grand Island Public Library forges digital studio amid pandemic

A virtual reality: Grand Island Public Library forges digital studio amid pandemic 1 of 5 Celine Swan, Grand Island Public Library director, tours the library’s digital studio. What began as a makeshift effort made necessary by the pandemic has since grown into a strong virtual presence that has expanded the library’s community programs online. (Independent/Brandon Summers) Grand Island Public Library Director Celine Swan shows the recording schedule for the library’s digital studio. The studio was first used for recording storytimes for children, but has since expanded to include community resources such as winter weather safety, genealogy tips and even yoga. (Independent/Brandon Summers) Deb Suganuma, a YMCA instructor, leads Yoga with Deb, one of many online programs made by the Grand Island Public Library digital studio, and available on the library’s YouTube channel. (Independent/Brandon Summers) Library Assistant Elle Supencheck hosts a virtual Victorian tea party in September in honor of Edith Abbott, for whom the library is named. This is one of several programs made available virtually by the library following the pandemic. (Independent/Brandon Summers) Michelle Setlik, Hall County Historical Society, hosts a program on genealogy, titled “Finding Your Roots”, via Grand Island Public Library’s digital studio and presented through the…
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