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Bay Area Library Pods Blow up on Social Media

Benicia Public Library tests mobile privacy pods to provide quiet spaces for Zoom, interviews, or study with potential grant-funded purchases amid evolving patron needs.

Summary by The Mercury News
Folks needing privacy and quiet for a Zoom meeting, a job interview or a study session might want to try the temporary pods at Benicia Public Library. People are flocking to the two pods, one about the size of a diner booth and the other one smaller, says Senior Librarian Alli Angell. The pods, a pilot project, will be in place through next Tuesday. The library is considering purchasing permanent pods and is testing out this particular brand, fr…

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