Hear directly from library leaders, educators, and community partners about their experience with AWE Learning workstations.
“One of the important aspects we see for the Early Literacy Station is that they’re not connected to the internet. We can assure parents that children aren’t going anywhere inappropriate.”
— Rose Dotten
CEO & Chief Librarian
Shelburne Public Library (Canada)
AWE customer since 2013
See AWE Learning in Action
Watch Homer Public Library, a 2025 AWE Learning Video Contest Winner, share how Platinum workstations are making an impact in their community.
The Impact We’re Making Together
📚 Early Literacy & School Readiness
“Especially for the very young ones, it’s a good introduction for what they’re going to encounter in school, how do I use a keyboard, how does the mouse work, how does the mouse interact with what I’m seeing on the computer screen.”
– Victoria Dow, Director, West Chester Public Library, AWE customer since 2013
“We are so happy with our new computers. They arrived quickly and within five minutes we had them set-up and running. The kids have enjoyed the many options for games to play. The games are easy to navigate and they are able to play a game or switch from one game to the next without assistance. The images are bright and clear and the kids are eager to use the computers from the moment they enter the library doors.”
– Frankie Rasmussen, Director, Bear Lake County Library, AWE customer since 2007
“The AWE workstations help preschool students prepare for success in school and beyond. Our teachers appreciate the engaging content that supports early literacy and STEAM concepts.”
– Lynn Newkirk, Owner, The Goddard School (West Carmel, IN), AWE customer since 2015
💻 Safe & Independent Digital Exploration
“We have had two of these amazing computers for six years now, and if you want the highest quality computer games for young children AND the freedom for kids to enjoy them on their own (without staff restarting, troubleshooting, unplugging, and all the other issues that can come with game computers) then you may want to consider investing in an AWE computer!”
– Cindy Christin, Supervisor, Children’s Services, Bozeman Public Library, AWE customer since 2012
“The kids gravitate to those stations immediately…They’re easy for the kids to use; they don’t need a lot of instruction, and the kids can do it independently.”
– Rebecca Krauss, Director of Young Adult & Youth Services, Phoenixville Library, AWE customer since 2013
“The variety of games that are on there (Afterschool Edge) are amazing. All of the children love them, whether they’re in fifth grade or in kindergarten.”
– Susan Nerey, Child Care Site Coordinator, Etiwanda School District, AWE customer since 2007
🌎 Community Engagement & Growth
“The AWE systems are used constantly and they help to attract children and their families to the library on a repeated basis.”
– Kim Fender, Director, The Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director Award Winner, The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, AWE customer since 2018
“This system adds value to the children’s program. Children today are growing up with technology all around them, and the more we can implement a technological aspect to a child’s learning, the more they’re going to respond to it.”
– John Kelley, Executive Director, Phoenixville Library, AWE customer since 2013
“The machine has been performing exceptionally well, and it has quickly become a favorite among the children. It even underwent a light stress test when a toddler gave it an enthusiastic tap, which it handled without issue. Overall, it has proven to be a valuable and engaging addition to our early learning program.”
– Fernando Morales, Library Manager, Banning Library District, AWE customer since 2008
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