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The Empowerment Resource Center (ERC) is an extension of the Library’s services. The ERC provides users wi-fi connectivity and introduces students as well as parents to the Library’s electronic resources. The center will be available to members of the community needing access to a space to study.
Hours of Operation:
- Open Monday thru Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- ERC closes 30 minutes before the Library closes.
Usage:
- ERC workstation may be used for a maximum of 3-hours per day.
- Patron may exit the ERC for a 15-minute break or restroom break.
- ERC users are responsible for their belongings; the Library will not be responsible for lost or forgotten items.
- Food, drinks, tobacco and alcohol products are prohibited in the library.
- Persons found littering, engaging in loud or disruptive behavior, defacing Library property or otherwise acting inappropriately, will be removed from the Library and may be subject to a criminal trespassing notice (banned from the Library) depending on the severity of the offense.
- All contraband or illegal activities are prohibited. ERC area may not be used to distribute or sell goods or services of any kind.
- The ERC area is not intended to be a regular meeting site of any group or organization.
When Visiting the ERC:
- Workstations have been adjusted for social distancing; no one will be allowed to move or rearrange the furniture.
- Users must bring their own equipment (tablet, laptop, earphones with microphone, etc.); the library will not provide any type of electronic devices.
- Devices must be fully charged. Due to tripping hazard, extension cords will not be allowed in the ERC.
**The ERC is not a quiet Zone; however, users are expected to speak quietly.
Failure to follow these rules may result in loss of library privileges and/or criminal prosecution or other action.
VIRTUAL RESOURCE ROOM
The Virtual Resource Room (VRR) is an extension of the Library’s services. The VRR will provide users with resources such as a Room with Laptop, Webcam and Internet connectivity. The VRR will be available to members of the community needing access to resources to conduct virtual interviews, preemployment training/s, and/or virtual meetings with a teacher/professor.
Hours of Operation:
- Open Monday thru Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- VRR closes 30 minutes before the Library closes.
Usage:
- VRR may be used for a maximum of 2-hours per day.
- Reservations may be done 24-hours in advance. To give everyone a chance, patrons may not reserve a VRR for multiple days in advance.
- Patron must show picture ID at time of check-in. If patron has not arrived within 5-minutes prior to scheduled time, reservation will be cancelled.
- Patron may exit the VRR for a 15-minute break or restroom break.
- VRR users are responsible for their belongings; the Library will not be responsible for lost or forgotten items.
- Food, drinks, tobacco, and alcohol products are prohibited in the library.
- Persons found littering, engaging in loud or disruptive behavior, defacing Library property or otherwise acting inappropriately, will be asked to leave the Library and may be subject to a criminal trespassing notice (banned from the Library) depending on the severity of the action.
- All contraband or illegal activities are prohibited. VRR area may not be used to distribute or sell goods or services of any kind.
- The VRR area is not intended to be a regular meeting site of any group or organization.
When Visiting the VRR:
- No one will be allowed to move or rearrange the furniture.
- User will be assigned a VRR.
- Four persons per VRR only. Children under 13 yrs. of age must be accompanied by 1 parent or guardian.
**The VRR is not a quiet Zone; however, users are expected to speak quietly.
Failure to follow these rules may result in loss of library privileges.