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Trustee demos 'Immersive Reality Books' that pair print with phone-based VR content
Summary
At its May 5 meeting, the Burlington Public Library trustees heard a demonstration of Immersive Reality Books, which use a phone app to simulate a VR headset and add interactive content to printed titles; no adoption decision was recorded.
At its May 5 meeting, the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees heard a demonstration of Immersive Reality Books from Trustee Jenny Cole. The minutes describe the product as print books that borrowers can use with a phone app that simulates a virtual-reality headset to deliver additional interactive content.
The minutes do not record a formal vote or implementation timeline; the demonstration was recorded as an information item only. The board also noted general summer programming planning under way, suggesting the library staff are preparing for seasonal offerings that could include new formats. The next trustees meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026.
