Are you in need of virtual meeting space?
Do you have a court hearing and need technology access for a virtual hearing?
Or, are you already a Legal Aid client and need a way to connect with your attorney for a virtual meeting?
Libraries across Northeast Ohio are providing study rooms equipped with tools for you to conduct virtual meetings on platforms like Zoom, MS Teams, and WebEx. This page contains information regarding public libraries with study rooms that enable private video conferencing, along with instructions for how to reserve a room.
Ashtabula County:
Ashtabula County District Library
You can call either branch (Ashtabula - 440.997.9341 | Geneva - 440.466.4521) and reserve the meeting room up to a month in advance. The Ashtabula location also has small private study rooms available for small meetings. It is available on a first come first served basis for an hour at a time, but patrons are advised to call ahead to get their name down to ensure availability. If you have a particular need (like an appointment, they can also call ahead of time, explain their need in general to the staff and we will make accommodations as possible. Both buildings have laptops with webcams available. The Ashtabula Public Library location also has a Meeting Owl Pro 360 degree conferencing camera (compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts, Slack, GoToMeeting, etc.) to facilitate hybrid meetings available upon request.
Andover Public Library
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 440-293-6792 and indicate interest in reserving a room to schedule an in-person visit. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting options when visiting the library. The Andover Public Library has recently expanded services, including a video conferencing station.
Cuyahoga County:
Cleveland Public Library
Select Cleveland Library branches will soon have virtual meeting rooms, thanks to support from the NFL Foundation! Check back to this page to learn more.
Cuyahoga County Public Library System
19 branches have study rooms available. Here’s a link to a video that explains how to reserve and use them: https://youtu.be/o-JRuyIKKW0.
Rooms can be reserved 1 week in advance for up to 2 hours, during regular library hours. Each room features: a computer, speakers, microphone, webcam, and keyboard. A library account is required to use the video conferencing equipment. For more information, including a complete list of the qualifying libraries, click this link to view a downloadable PDF.
The County library also has virtual Zoom Rooms. If you are connected to a computer but not a Zoom license, you can book a "room" using the County library license. Click here for info, and visit this link for an instructional video: https://youtu.be/H4QDOdZW3XM
Lakewood Public Library – Main Branch
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 216-226-8275, ask to speak with the reference desk, and then a supervisor. From there, you will be able to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology once they attend the room.
Westlake Porter Public Library
To reserve meeting space for a virtual meeting, first call 440-871-2600 and ask to speak with adult services. From there, you will be able to register to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology once they attend the room. Walk-in reservations are also available, but space may be limited.
Geauga County:
Geauga County Library – Bainbridge Branch
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 440-543-5611, and ask to speak with the reference desk. From there, you will be able to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology when visiting the library.
Geauga County Public Library - Chardon Branch
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 440-285-7601, and ask to speak with the reference desk ask to speak with the reference desk. From there, you will be able to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology when visiting the library.
Geauga County Public Library - Geauga West Branch
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 440-729-4250, and ask to speak with the reference desk. From there, you will be able to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology when visiting the library.
Geauga County Public Library - Middlefield Branch
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 440-632-1961, and ask to speak with the reference desk. From there, you will be able to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology when visiting the library.
Geauga County Public Library - Thompson Station
To reserve virtual meeting space, first call 440-632-1961, and ask to speak with the reference desk. From there, you will be able to reserve a room. Once the reservation is complete, the attendee will have access to virtual meeting technology when visiting the library.
Lake County:
Madison Public Library
The library has 13 Chromebooks and 6 Windows laptops available for use. The computers are available on a first-come, first-serve bases at the circulation desk and are available to any library member. The member must sign an equipment waiver.
Mentor Libraries
To reserve virtual meeting space, fill out an online application. The meeting rooms are available for up to two hours at a time and must be reserved by an adult. Once the application is filled out, the attendee will receive meeting information for a Zoom room.
Willoughby-Eastlake Libraries
The library has Chromebook bundles available including the computer and an internet hotspot. The bundles can be checked out to adult library members for 14 days with a library card and photo ID.
Lorain County:
Lorain Public Library System - Main Branch
The library meeting rooms can be booked by calling 440-244-1192 or through an online form. Rooms can be reserved by library members 18 years or older. Conference rooms have WiFi, but users will need a personal device. Walk-in reservations are accepted, but space may be limited.
Lorain Public Library System - North Ridgeville Branch
The library meeting rooms can be booked by calling 440-244-1192 or through an online form. Rooms can be reserved by library members 18 years or older. Conference room C has a laptop with webcam and microphone for meetings. Walk-in reservations are accepted, but space may be limited.
Lorain Public Library System - South Branch
The library meeting rooms can be booked by calling 440-244-1192 or through an online form. Rooms can be reserved by library members 18 years or older. Conference rooms A and B have laptops with webcams and microphones for meetings. Another conference room has WiFi, but users will need a personal device. Walk-in reservations are accepted, but space may be limited.