Ottawa Public Library

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ottawa-public-library

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Library System: An integrated network of libraries operating under a single administrative entity, facilitating resource sharing and unified service delivery.
Carnegie Foundation: A philanthropic organization historically instrumental in establishing public libraries, promoting literacy and education through significant financial contributions.
Digital Divide: The gap between individuals and communities that have access to modern information and communications technology and those that do not.
Community Nexus: A central point or hub where diverse individuals and groups connect, interact, and engage in shared activities and learning.