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SUMMARY:AI Book Clubs and Digital Literacy for Older Adults
UID:37041
DTSTAMP:20260418T214100Z
DTSTART:20260609T140000Z
DTEND:20260609T153000Z
LOCATION:Suffolk Cooperative Library System, 627 North Sunrise Service Roa
 d, Bellport, NY 11713, United States
ROOM: Online
DESCRIPTION:Discover how a small public library built community, sparked c
 uriosity, and bridged the digital divide with an AI-powered book club desi
 gned for older adults. This hybrid program uses generative AI tools to enr
 ich book discussions, increase digital confidence, and explore timely issu
 es like banned books and intellectual freedom. Attendees will leave with a
  replicable framework, practical tech tips, and inspiration to engage olde
 r adults in meaningful, future-focused learning.Speaker:  Autumn Hassett 
 is the Executive Director of the Cotuit Library on Cape Cod and holds an M
 LIS from Louisiana State University. She leads innovative digital literacy
  programming, including a hybrid AI book club for older adults that foster
 s tech confidence and thoughtful civic engagement. A Certified Scrum Produ
 ct Owner (CSPO), Autumn blends startup experience with library leadership 
 to advance equity in emerging technology spaces and bring meaningful digit
 al access to all generations.Presented at PLA 2026  
URL:https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/ai-book-clubs-and-digita
 l-literacy-older-adults-37041
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