The public library: Your well-equipped home office away from home
Our study rooms have seen some recent upgrades! Check out the new workstations that are perfect for your video calls & other tech needs.
Over the past few weeks, library staff has been improving our coziest gathering spots: the four study rooms. Located on the second floor, these small-but-mighty spaces comfortably seat 1-3 people and are equipped with chairs, a desk, and now, upgraded workstations.
You asked and we’ve delivered: The workstations, one in each room, feature a 27” external monitor, a ring light webcam, and an easy-to-use USB-C dock, where just one cable connects you to everything (even fast-charging your device!).
Monitors can act alone as a larger screen, or they can be an extension of your laptop’s desktop and used as a second screen. Installed with a glide mount, they’re easy to adjust to the right height.
The ring light webcams “plug and play” on Windows, Macs, and Chromebooks – no software downloads required. Adjustable to your most flattering angle, they cast an even, soft light, and even have a built-in microphone.
“We’re excited to improve our study rooms for our patrons,” commented Allison Cavis, the Library’s IT Specialist & Creative Technologist. “From video calls with family, to important work sessions, or even micro meetings, these little rooms have a big impact!”
Getting connected is simple: Our well-trained and helpful team can assist with your set-up. Don’t have your own laptop? Check out a Mobile Lab laptop that’s guaranteed to operate well with these workstations.
“The study rooms are well-equipped home offices away from home,” Cavis added. “We offer reliable and fast WiFi and there are fewer distractions (no cats walking on keyboards!).”
From larger community rooms to petite study rooms, there’s always a spot to gather at the library. Learn more about study rooms here — you can even book a study room online.
