Greenfield Library kiosk offers free legal advice

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– Persons in need of legal advice have only to go to the Greenfield Public Library for help.

A legal kiosk has been installed at the library that provides free access to legal information and assistance, court records, and Zoom. Through the kiosk persons can apply for free legal help, browse legal resources, check their court records, complete and submit forms on their court cases, and print documents.  It also connects to resources for many legal topics including housing, education, healthcare, immigration, family law, debt, employment and criminal records.

The kiosk is ADA accessible, with a reliable internet connection, and is secure with software which wipes the device after each use.

“We are thrilled to add a legal kiosk to the resources we offer at the library.  Library staff are available to assist the public in using the kiosk and accessing legal resources.  We are also connected to the court service center, which is located across the street in the courthouse, and can refer members of the public there for additional services.”

The legal kiosk is available to members of the public by the Information Services desk on the second floor on a first-come, first served basis during regular library hours:

• Monday-Wednesday from 9:30am – 7:45pm,
• Thursday and Friday from 9:30am – 4:45pm,
• Saturday from 9:30am to 1:45pm.

The kiosk was provided by Western New England University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice, which installs legal kiosks at community-based host sites that serve the community.

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