meeting rooms

The 180-seat Meeting Room and 80-seat Zimmerman Room are used primarily for library programs. Local not-for-profit organizations whose aims are educational, cultural, or civic in nature may apply for free use of these spaces by calling the Administration Office at 847-382-1300 x 215.

The Zimmerman Room has recently been upgraded with the latest, state-of-the-art "Smart Room" technology. Learn more about the Smart Room capabilities now available to you and your organization by watching this short, informational video. (Click the YouTube icon in the right, bottom corner to watch the video in full-size on YouTube.com.)

We are pleased to announce that the Zimmerman Smart Room is equipped with:

• WebEx web conferencing software and webcam
• Microsoft Office
• Skype
• Built-in screen, overhead projector, and speakers
• Full array of microphones for speakers/presenters/instructors
• Apple display adapters for latest-generation Apple devices
• Touch screen console for lectern computer access, as well as lighting, volume, and camera controls
• Cable TV and Blu-Ray player

This software and equipment allows Smart Room users to host, record, and email meetings or training sessions, or broadcast them live to remote participants via video- and audioconference. Skype allows for free videoconferencing with other Skype users on remote computers. Contact us with any other questions about using the Smart Room for your organization.

Reserving a meeting room

Meeting room reservations are made on a rolling twelve-month calendar basis. The availability of rooms may be checked on the online calendar.