Heights Library's New Tech Center to Open June 1

Heights Library asked community members what they would like to see done with a former gymnasium in its main branch's west wing on Lee Road, and the response was clear: more computers, more work space.

So the library listened.

This summer, the branch will open the Heights Knowledge & Innovation Center in the space above the Dobama Theatre.

The center will be adjacent to the new location of the Small Business Development Center and will have more computers, laptop desks, a small study room, expanded wireless Internet and a special collection of business- and technology-related books and magazines.

Some computers will also have software for video and music production.

The library will also add an office production room with a copier, printers, a scanner, a fax machine, a binding machine and a laminating machine. 

“People can come to HKIC to work on a resume, apply for a job, relax and do some creative writing, try out an iPad, meet with their colleagues, put together a presentation, just about anything,” said Library Director Nancy Levin. “Studio Techne designed the space to be very flexible, allowing it to change and grow as technologies change and our customer’s needs change.”

The library's current computer lab will be converted into the Family Connections Little Heights Literacy Playroom.