Farmington Community Library launched the FiberCity® Digital Literacy Project this fall, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from Farmington Area FiberCity® powered by SiFi Networks. This funding will support circulating laptops and a subscription to Fiero Code, a learning platform for users ages 8-18 that teaches them how to code.
The Farmington Area FiberCity® is a city-wide fiberoptic network that is being built throughout Farmington and Farmington Hills. The network will bring fast, affordable, and reliable all-fiber internet access to every home, business, and institution across the two cities.
The generous donation will allow the Library to add six additional Dell laptops to our growing and popular collection of circulating electronic devices. Adults 18 years or older with a registered FCL card in good standing and a valid state-issued ID can check out the devices. Laptops are available for 7-day checkouts with no renewals.
Fiero Code is an innovative e-learning platform designed to teach coding skills to users aged 8-18. The platform supports both beginning learners and those who are looking to develop more advanced coding skills. Fiero Code offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and block-based coding with Scratch. The platform is gamified, self-paced, and accessible 24/7 on our website in the Online Learning and Research Databases collection by searching Fiero Code. Users will need a Library Card to create a username and password to log into the program.
The FiberCity® Digital Literacy Project also includes coding events for kids that provides community-based learning through the Fiero Code platform. The Library is offering several programs this fall geared toward elementary age children including a monthly coding club for students in grades 3-5.
Find all upcoming events for kids and teens on the Library's online event calendar.