A solar-powered charging bench outside the Camp Field Library.
A grant from the Connecticut State Library has helped fund the installation of a solar-powered charging bench outside the Camp Field Library.
The bench features four rapid-charging USB ports that allow visitors to charge their phone or tablet, all while within range of Hartford Public Library’s free Wi-Fi.
It was installed in November and usage is expected to increase during the warmer months. The bench is powered by a solar panel attached to the rear.
The project was funded by $3,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds that were awarded to Hartford Public Library via a competitive grant process organized by the Connecticut State Library. A total of $2 million in ARPA funding was distributed to libraries across the state.