Study Rooms at Public Library

SIGN-UPS

Sign-ups are made at the front Circulation Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations.
Library card or picture I.D. needed for study room sign-ups (Student I.D. is acceptable.)
In-person signups only. No sign-ups will be taken over the phone or by e-mail.
Study Rooms are available at no cost.

RULES

Two-hour time limit per group.
Rooms must be vacated 30 minutes before the library closes.
Groups of 2-6 people may use rooms.
Rooms are not sound proof--no music or loud voices.
Food allowed includes: beverages in closed containers and small snacks.
Rooms vacant for longer than 15 minutes will result in the group forfeiting their time slot.
Doors are to remain closed; library staff will initially unlock the doors for your group.
Study rooms will be monitored; library staff has the authority to expel groups using the study rooms inappropriately.
Abuse of study rooms or the rules governing their use may result in loss of library privileges.

LIBRARY POLICIES

Library Policy 2.10: Food and Drink in Library(PDF, 59KB) :
- ALLOWED: beverages in covered containers (cans, cups with top, bottled water, etc.); small snacks such as candy, cookies, crackers, nuts, chips;
- NOT ALLOWED: open drinks, alcohol, ice cream/yogurt, restaurant food, sandwiches, anything requiring a utensil to eat (salad, yogurt, etc);
Use of a study room by a group of children nine years old or younger requires adult supervision at all times in accordance with Administrative Policy 4.08 "Use of Facilities and Resources by Minors."(PDF, 222KB)
Study room users are expected to adhere to all library policies including Administrative Policy 4.09 "Appropriate Library Behavior"(PDF, 163KB) which states "No disruptive behavior shall be allowed in the library; illegal activities are not permitted."