Digital learning lab opens, free Wi-Fi to expand across St. Louis

The first of four new digital learning labs helping Saint Louisans to learn computer skills opened on March 31. Now, the Tandy Recreation Center is equipped to provide residents with computer access, internet connectivity, digital literacy training, and one-on-one help from digital navigators. Four other locations: 12th and Park, Wohl, and Marquette recreation centers, are expected to open their computer labs in April. “We have been waiting and trying to figure out how we can empower our kids, get them more involved in school,” said Juakena Callion, Recreation Commissioner for the City of St. Louis. “We have people in the community that cannot access their doctors, but now, they can come to Tandy,” said Callion. “They can do a virtual doctor’s appointment.” These learning labs are the product of a collaboration between the St. Louis Development Corporation and the City of St. Louis.