Program Description
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Discover how a small public library built community, sparked curiosity, and bridged the digital divide with an AI-powered book club designed for older adults. This hybrid program uses generative AI tools to enrich book discussions, increase digital confidence, and explore timely issues like banned books and intellectual freedom. Attendees will leave with a replicable framework, practical tech tips, and inspiration to engage older adults in meaningful, future-focused learning.
Speaker: Autumn Hassett is the Executive Director of the Cotuit Library on Cape Cod and holds an MLIS from Louisiana State University. She leads innovative digital literacy programming, including a hybrid AI book club for older adults that fosters tech confidence and thoughtful civic engagement. A Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Autumn blends startup experience with library leadership to advance equity in emerging technology spaces and bring meaningful digital access to all generations.
Presented at PLA 2026