Headquarters Library Construction Project 2022: Progress Photos

Quiet Study Room walls being built

The future Quiet Study Room is taking shape in the Adult Services Department!

Adult Services 1

Adult Services Department "Before" photo. Upon completion, this space will...

• Feature a new, centrally located service desk, where librarians will be available to assist and guide patrons as they seek to print, scan, fax and log in to the Public PC’s;
• Feature a dedicated Quiet Study Area, which will include public PC workstations, a charging bar, and soft seating;
• Provide Public PC workstations on the main floor for quick access and interactive work and instruction
• Offer additional workspaces with device charging capability;
• Promote usage of the historical Jerseyana collection by accommodating the collection on brand new shelving units;
• Increase staff productivity by adding an additional office space.

Adult Services 2

Adult Services Department "Before" photo. Upon completion, this space will...

• Feature a new, centrally located service desk, where librarians will be available to assist and guide patrons as they seek to print, scan, fax and log in to the Public PC’s;
• Feature a dedicated Quiet Study Area, which will include public PC workstations, a charging bar, and soft seating;
• Provide Public PC workstations on the main floor for quick access and interactive work and instruction
• Offer additional workspaces with device charging capability;
• Promote usage of the historical Jerseyana collection by accommodating the collection on brand new shelving units;
• Increase staff productivity by adding an additional office space.

Soon to be Quiet Study Room

Adult Services Department "Before" photo. Upon completion, this section of the Adult Services room will...

• Feature a dedicated Quiet Study Area, which will include public PC workstations, a charging bar, and soft seating.

Group Study

Formerly known as "Quiet Study," this space will be renovated to produce two separate small group study spaces, complete with the latest smart screen technology.

Former Periodicals Room - Soon to be Maker Space

Formerly known as the Periodicals Room, this space will become a dedicated Makerspace, which will include state of the art tools and equipment.

Entrance to Periodicals Room - Soon to be Makerspace

New Meeting Room - Lower Level

This space on the Lower Level of the library will feature a new enclosed Community Meeting Room, intended for classes on technical instruction.