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Library <br />Strengthening Senior Services Through Technology & Literacy Programs <br />Measure X has also enabled SAPL to expand vital senior -focused programming at the Santa <br />Ana Senior Center and the Southwest Senior Center. Through a combination of technology <br />instruction, creative learning, and social engagement, the Library is addressing digital equity <br />and reducing isolation among older adults. <br />Appy Hour & Appy Hour Extreme <br />Launched in 2023 and expanded in 2024 with Measure X support, these programs offer <br />hands-on digital literacy assistance, helping seniors navigate devices, apps, online services, <br />and the City of Santa Ana App and website. <br />• Attendance grew from originally 5-10 participants to now a steady 20-30 weekly seniors <br />• Seniors receive personalized help with phones, tablets, and online services <br />• Creative technology offerings include Cricut workshops, online arts and culture <br />applications, and gaming for cognitive engagement <br />In addition, the Library's Memory Lab program, featuring photo preservation using a Kodak <br />Dock Printer, has become a deeply meaningful resource for seniors wishing to preserve <br />family history and create memory albums. <br />Bien Leidos Bien Vividos - A Growing Senior Book Club <br />Launched in 2025, this Spanish -language book club quickly became one of the Senior <br />Center's most sought-after programs. <br />• Grew from 10 participants to 15, with additional attendees joining discussions for the <br />purpose of connecting with <br />• their peers, although they have not read the book. <br />• Regular waitlists demonstrate sustained demand <br />• Participants report greater connection, shared cultural experience, and improved <br />emotional well-being <br />Together, these programs illustrate how even limited Measure X funding can drive high <br />impact services that elevate quality of life for older adults. <br />Measure X Success 26 <br />