Fairfield Public Library announces the installation of two solar-powered device-charging stations, one at its Main Library on Old Post Road and one at its Fairfield Woods Branch Library on Fairfield Woods Road.

The Sprint Stand-Up Solar Charging Stations provide power for smartphones, tablets, and other hand-held devices.  They are equipped with LED lighting, a tabletop, and USB/USB-C charging outlets.  The charging stations are located outside of each Library for easy access by Library users even if the building is closed, or in the event of a power outage.

“The Library is always excited to be able to serve our patrons even beyond normal operating hours,” said Scott C. Jarzombek, Fairfield Town Librarian.  “I commend the staff for coming up with such a great idea to serve the public.”

Purchase of the outdoor solar-powered charging stations, as well as additional Library acquisitions, was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), administered by the Connecticut State Library. 

At Fairfield Public Library, funds from the ARPA Grant were used for mobile shelving units for both Libraries, Nanoseptic surface cleanliness products, WiFi counting software, and the recently installed charging stations.

“In libraries, we are driven to support the information and access needs of our communities.  Living through this pandemic, and surviving together, has only reaffirmed our commitment to this work,” said Deborah Schander, Connecticut State Librarian.  “Providing augmented digital connection, fulfilling our communities’ needs that may have been exacerbated by COVID, and building and enhancing accessibility for all—this is what libraries do.”

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