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Libraries add streaming services to bridge digital divide

In a bid to make must-see entertainment content available for all, public libraries are finding more ways to provide access to streaming services. 

The West Vancouver Memorial Library, for example, is one of the few libraries in B.C. that offer patrons access to Netflix.   

Sarah Felkar, head of technology at the library, said the goal of the program is to ensure everyone has access to the latest forms of entertainment and cultural content.

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This story was originally published on CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/libraries-add-streaming-services-to-bridge-digital-divide-1.4782354?cmp=rss.

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