Free fun with smart table at Cooroy Library

Cooroy Library has opened its doors for anyone to try the new and exciting smart table.

This great piece of technological brilliance is an interactive tabletop that can download apps and works as a giant tablet.

Collections and Programs Co-ordinator Tracey King said the table is already proving popular with the workshops being run using the device and the library is now encouraging individuals and community groups to come in and experience this new technology.

‘People are amazed with the fact that more than one person can ‘touch' the table at the same time.  It's fantastic to see lots of people sitting together working on the same jigsaw,' she said.

‘The interactive table that looks like it's come from a sci-fi movie, will be used in many up-coming library workshops and is now available at Cooroy Library for people to come in and have a play.'

‘New technologies seem to be getting smaller and smaller, which can be quite challenging for some people and the great thing about this table is that you can learn in a group and create as a group, taking away the isolation and scariness of using new gadgets on your own.'

The table has a 32 multi-touch capability and is ready with downloaded jigsaws, games, drum sets and other amazing apps for the public to have a play.

‘The potential for what we can do with our new favourite toy is so exciting. We're so thrilled to be able to offer this great service to the community.'

The smart table was funded by the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland's Technology Trendsetters program.

For more information visit www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or phone 5329 6555.

23 September 2014