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MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Knowledge for Everyone • Since 1923
Open until 8:00 PM
3:40PM
Sunday, September 20
New Arrivals
The Midnight Library
Fiction
Atomic Habits
Self-Help
Project Hail Mary
Sci-Fi
Lessons in Chemistry
Fiction
Demon Copperhead
Literary
Tomorrow x3
Fiction
Spare
Memoir
Fourth Wing
Fantasy
Iron Flame
Fantasy
Holly
Thriller
Staff Pick of the Week
Literary Fiction
Demon Copperhead
by Barbara Kingsolver
“A stunning reimagining of David Copperfield set in Appalachia. Heartbreaking and unforgettable.”
Recommended bySarah, Head Librarian
560 pages•
Study Rooms
Austen Room
4 seats
Hemingway Room
2 seats
Morrison Room
6 seats
Tolkien Room
4 seats
Angelou Room
2 seats
Poe Room
4 seats
Events & Programs
10:00 AMToday
Toddler Storytime
Children's Wing
2:00 PMToday
Book Club: Fiction
Meeting Room A
4:00 PMToday
Teen Maker Space
Innovation Lab
6:30 PMTonight
Author Talk: Local Writers
Main Hall
Winter Reading
Read 5 books by March 1st
247 participants62%
WiFi:MPL-Guest
Call:555-0142
Today's Quote
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” — Cicero “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” — Jorge Luis Borges “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” — Cicero “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” — Jorge Luis Borges “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin
MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Knowledge for Everyone • Since 1923
Open until 8:00 PM
3:40PM
Sunday, September 20
New Arrivals
The Midnight Library
Fiction
Atomic Habits
Self-Help
Project Hail Mary
Sci-Fi
Lessons in Chemistry
Fiction
Demon Copperhead
Literary
Tomorrow x3
Fiction
Spare
Memoir
Fourth Wing
Fantasy
Iron Flame
Fantasy
Holly
Thriller
Staff Pick of the Week
Literary Fiction
Demon Copperhead
by Barbara Kingsolver
“A stunning reimagining of David Copperfield set in Appalachia. Heartbreaking and unforgettable.”
Recommended bySarah, Head Librarian
560 pages•
Study Rooms
Austen Room
4 seats
Hemingway Room
2 seats
Morrison Room
6 seats
Tolkien Room
4 seats
Angelou Room
2 seats
Poe Room
4 seats
Events & Programs
10:00 AMToday
Toddler Storytime
Children's Wing
2:00 PMToday
Book Club: Fiction
Meeting Room A
4:00 PMToday
Teen Maker Space
Innovation Lab
6:30 PMTonight
Author Talk: Local Writers
Main Hall
Winter Reading
Read 5 books by March 1st
247 participants62%
WiFi:MPL-Guest
Call:555-0142
Today's Quote
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” — Cicero “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” — Jorge Luis Borges “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” — Cicero “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” — Jorge Luis Borges “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin
Everything Your Library Needs on Screen
From new arrivals to author events, Widgitboard keeps your library displays fresh, welcoming, and always up to date.
Event Calendar Display
Promote book clubs, storytime sessions, author visits, and community workshops. Show daily, weekly, and monthly event schedules.
Study Room Availability
Display real-time study room and meeting room availability. Help patrons find open spaces without asking the front desk.
Community Board
Share community announcements, local organization news, volunteer opportunities, and library policy updates on a digital bulletin board.
Reading Program Tracker
Showcase summer reading challenges, book bingo progress, and reading program milestones to motivate patrons of all ages.
Digital Catalog Highlights
Feature staff picks, themed collections, and curated reading lists. Spotlight digital resources like e-books, databases, and streaming services.
Why Libraries Choose Widgitboard
Professional library displays that keep patrons informed and your staff focused on what matters most: connecting people with knowledge.
Increased Program Attendance
Promote events and programs on every screen in the building. Patrons discover activities they never knew were available.
Reduced Staff Interruptions
Answer common questions before they are asked. Room availability, hours, events, and policies are always visible.
Community Engagement
Transform your library into a vibrant community hub with dynamic displays that highlight local events and partnerships.
Easy Content Management
Update displays from any device in seconds. Schedule seasonal content, swap featured books, and manage events effortlessly.
145+
Built-in Widgets
3
Languages Supported
24/7
Real-time Updates
5 min
Setup Time
Library digital signage: a practical guide
Library digital signage is a set of TVs at the entrance, circulation desk, children's area and study floors that show new arrivals, event calendars, study room times, reading programs and notices. With WidgitBoard you build each board in a drag-and-drop editor, open its link on a Smart TV or Fire TV Stick, and update it from any computer at the branch. It costs $19.99 a month for every screen.
How to set up digital signage in a library
- 1
Start from the library template
Open the library board and add your branch name, logo and colors. It comes with sections for new arrivals, events and announcements you can rearrange.
- 2
Add the week's programs and hours
Use a calendar or announcement widget for storytime, book clubs, workshops and opening hours, so patrons see what's on without picking up a flyer.
- 3
Put a board on the entrance TV
Open the display link in the TV's browser or on a Fire TV Stick, sign in once, and go full screen. There is no media player to buy or software to install.
- 4
Name each screen and schedule it
Create named displays such as Main Entrance, Children's Area and Study Floor, each with its own board. A schedule can switch the Children's Area screen to a storytime board on weekday mornings only.
What to show on library screens
New arrivals and staff picks
Cover images with a short line on each title point patrons toward fresh books, audiobooks and films on the shelves this week.
Today's events
List storytime, homework help, author talks and workshops with times and rooms, and swap the list each morning in a few clicks.
Study and meeting room times
Post which rooms are booked and when they free up, so patrons check the screen before asking at the desk.
Reading program progress
Show summer reading challenge themes, milestones and prize dates on the children's and teen area screens.
Digital resources
Add a QR code for e-book apps, databases or library card sign-up so patrons can open them on their phones from the screen.
Closures and urgent notices
An urgent announcement with start and end times covers every screen for weather closures, early closing or a room change, then steps aside on its own.
What digital signage costs for a library
A typical branch runs screens at the entrance, circulation desk, children's area, teen space, study floor and near the meeting rooms.
- On per-screen plans, 6 screens cost $576–$1,440 a year.
- WidgitBoard costs $190 a year for all 6 screens — and any you add later.
Per-screen range uses each vendor's published lowest business rate, checked September 2026. Calculate your own setup
Library digital signage FAQ
What should a library show on its digital signs?
Information patrons would otherwise ask the desk about: today's events, opening hours, new arrivals, study room bookings, reading program dates, digital resource QR codes and notices about closures or policy changes.
Do I need special hardware for library signage?
No. WidgitBoard runs in a web browser, so any Smart TV browser, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Raspberry Pi, tablet or computer connected to a screen works. There is no proprietary player to buy.
Can different branches or floors show different content?
Yes. Each named display has its own link and its own assigned board, so the children's area, study floor and entrance can each show something different. Schedules can target only the screens you choose.
Does the catalog update the new arrivals board automatically?
WidgitBoard doesn't connect to library catalog systems. Staff add new arrivals and staff picks in the editor, and signed-in screens show the change within seconds. A custom API widget can display data from a source you provide.
How much does digital signage cost for a library?
WidgitBoard is $19.99 a month or $190 a year for unlimited screens. Per-screen signage tools typically charge $8 to $20 per screen per month, so a six-screen library pays $576 to $1,440 a year on those plans.
Can I try it before committing?
There's no free trial, but you can browse live demo boards on the website first, and every subscription includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Guide last updated 2026-09-13
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