I had occasion to visit a new space recently that billed
itself as a co-working facility. The
co-working concept basically creates a shared space where freelancers, solo
entrepreneurs and others who might work from home can come to find a more
work-conducive environment, technology and logistical support, and the
creativity and sense of community that comes from collaborating, even casually,
with others. This particular space
offered “amenities” including conference and meeting rooms, small private work
spaces, free wifi, printers and other technology, and curated programming.
Sound familiar? The
Ridgefield Library makes available all these same amenities, and more. Shared
resources include over 100,000 books, periodicals and other materials,
including special collections on business and creativity. In addition to wifi
and standard printers, we also offer 3D printing, color scanning, outgoing fax
service and other creative technologies. We have meeting and study rooms for
individual work, group meetings and public presentations. Our programming
includes the Skillsbox series to help small and home-based businesses grow and
thrive and Maker groups and coding classes to introduce people to new trends
and technologies. And we can see idea sharing and collaboration happen all the
time, between patrons and staff and among our users. Drop by and take advantage
of your co-working space soon!
