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The grant will also support continuation of the library’s online tutoring program through the Web site, Tutor.com, which provides real-time, one-to-one homework and study help and test preparation to library card holders. “The Norwalk Public Library provides valuable services to our community, and this new technology center will only enhance those services for Norwalk residents—adult and children alike,” said Senator Duff. “The library will soon be able to offer extremely beneficial tutoring opportunities for many Norwalk students in an independent and welcoming learning environment. That’s an investment in our future that I’m proud to support with this grant.” “The funds received from the state grant enabled by Senator Duff will be specifically applied by the Norwalk Public Technology Center toward the continuation of our computer-based services, which provide free online tutoring support to Norwalk students from elementary grades to high school,” said Stanley M. Siegel, president of the Norwalk Public Library Foundation’s Board of Trustees. “Just like face-to-face tutoring, online tutors provide personalized help to meet the needs of the student—whether it’s a detailed explanation of a physics theorem or a quick refresher on geometry terms.” The total technology center project is expected to cost approximately $11,800. The remainder of the funding for the project is expected to be provided by the business community, the Friends of the Norwalk Public Library and the Norwalk Public Library Foundation. The grant was administered by the state Office of Policy and Management and was released from state budge contingency funds. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies’ “Campaign Wishes” exhibit at Westport Arts Center - Sep 25, 2008 - 11:37 AM Free concert at the Norwalk Public Library to celebrate Latino Heritage - Sep 23, 2008 - 2:11 PM Danbury's One Book, One Community program to begin October 1 - Sep 23, 2008 - 2:06 PM Fairfield Museum’s Fall Festival, Native American style - Sep 19, 2008 - 12:36 PM Fairfield County artists win awards in prestigious art show - Sep 19, 2008 - 1:17 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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