Libraries with Study Rooms (450 Verified, by State)
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Libraries with Study Rooms
Need a quiet place to focus? Hundreds of U.S. public libraries have study rooms — free, enclosed spaces for solo work, tutoring, group projects or online meetings, most of them reservable with your library card. Here is how library study rooms work, how to book one, and a verified, state-by-state list of libraries that have them.
A library study room is a private, enclosed space you can use away from the main floor — for focused solo study, tutoring, small-group projects, job interviews or video calls. Rooms range from one- or two-person quiet rooms to larger group study rooms, and many come with a table, power outlets, a whiteboard or a wall monitor. In most systems they are free with a library card; popular rooms are reservable online, and time limits keep them available for everyone. Weighing your options? See our guide on the best places to study near you.
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How it works
- Find your library’s study rooms. Check the library’s website or catalog for room types, how many people each seats, and whether it has a whiteboard or monitor.
- Check the booking rules. Study rooms are usually free with a card, but many limit you to a set number of hours per day and require a reservation — a few are first-come, walk-in only.
- Reserve online or call ahead. Most systems let you book a room through their website or room-reservation system; others take reservations by phone or at the desk. Evenings and exam weeks fill up fast.
- Bring your library card and ID. You typically check in at the service desk to get the room or a door code; some libraries ask non-residents to register first.
- Use it and finish on time. Leave the room as you found it and wrap up by your end time so the next person can book — repeated no-shows can suspend booking privileges.
Good to know
Policies vary by library. Quiet/individual rooms (one to two people) are for silent work, while group study rooms allow talking and often have a whiteboard or screen for presentations and video calls. Expect daily time limits (commonly one to three hours), and note that some rooms are walk-in only, some require you to be a cardholder of that system, and not every room is fully soundproof. When in doubt, call the branch to confirm availability before you go.
Libraries with study rooms, by state
Every library below has this service verified on its official page. We add more as we confirm them — browse the full U.S. library directory for everything else.
Alabama · 13 libraries
Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyANNISTON, Alabama · +1 256-237-8501108 EAST 10TH STREETMeeting rooms and study rooms →Center Point Public LibraryCENTER POINT, Alabama · +1205-536-7750533 SUNHILL ROADStudy rooms →Westgate Branch LibraryDOTHAN, Alabama · +1 334-793-9767535 RECREATION ROADTwo study rooms (cardholders) →
Alaska · 5 libraries
Chugiak-Eagle River LibraryEAGLE RIVER, Alaska · (907) 343-153012001 Business Blvd #176Group study rooms (free, reserve up to 6 weeks ahead) →Noel Wien Public LibraryFairbanks, Alaska · (907) 459-10201215 Cowles StreetFour reservable study rooms (call reference desk: 907-459-1047, up to 2 hours/day) →Homer Public LibraryHomer, Alaska · (907) 235-3180500 Hazel AvenueFour study rooms and a meeting room available by reservation →
+2 more Alaska libraries with this service — see the full Alaska directory.
Arizona · 14 libraries
Apache Junction Public LibraryApache Junction, Arizona · (480) 474-85551177 N. Idaho RoadStudy room reservations →Casa Grande Public LibraryCasa Grande, Arizona · (520) 421-8710449 N. Drylake StreetStudy rooms (added 2019) →Chandler Public Library – DowntownChandler, Arizona · (480) 782-280022 S Delaware StreetStudy rooms and reservable meeting rooms →
Arkansas · 10 libraries
Bella Vista Public LibraryBella Vista, Arkansas · (479) 855-175311 Dickens PlaceTwo study rooms available first-come, first-served →Barton LibraryEl Dorado, Arkansas · (870) 863-5447200 E. 5th StreetMeeting and study room spaces →Forrest City Public LibraryFORREST CITY, Arkansas · +1870-633-5646421 South Washington StreetFree meeting and study room reservations →
California · 35 libraries
Alameda Free LibraryALAMEDA, California · +1510-747-77771550 OAK STStudy room reservations →Alhambra LibraryALHAMBRA, California · +1626-570-5008101 S. FIRST ST.Study room reservations →Altadena Library DistrictALTADENA, California · (626) 798-0833600 E. MARIPOSA ST.Study rooms and reservable meeting spaces →
Colorado · 20 libraries
Aurora Public Library (Central)Aurora, Colorado · (303) 739-660014949 E Alameda PkwyStudy rooms →Gilpin County Public LibraryBLACK HAWK, Colorado · (303) 582-577715131 Highway 119Meeting and study room reservations →Broomfield LibraryBROOMFIELD, Colorado · +1-720-887-23003 COMMUNITY PARK ROADMeeting & study rooms →
Connecticut · 10 libraries
Bentley Memorial LibraryBOLTON, Connecticut · +1860-646-7349206 BOLTON CENTER ROADStudy room (up to 6 people, reservable) →Bristol Public LibraryBristol, Connecticut · (860) 584-77875 High StreetQuiet study rooms →Danbury LibraryDANBURY, Connecticut · +1-203-797-4505170 MAIN STREETMeeting room and study room reservations →
Delaware · 2 libraries
District of Columbia · 16 libraries
Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood LibraryWashington, District of Columbia · (202) 243-1185115 Atlantic Street SWMeeting & study rooms →Benning/Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood LibraryWashington, District of Columbia · (202) 281-25833935 Benning Road NEStudy rooms & meeting rooms (reservable) →Capitol View Neighborhood LibraryWashington, District of Columbia · (202) 645-07555001 Central Avenue SEMeeting rooms and study rooms (reservation required) →
Florida · 8 libraries
Delray Beach Public LibraryDelray Beach, Florida · (561) 266-0194100 West Atlantic AvenueMeeting room and study room rentals →Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point LibraryLIGHTHOUSE POINT, Florida · (954) 946-63982200 NE 38th StreetStudy rooms available for patron use →New Port Richey Public LibraryNew Port Richey, Florida · (727) 853-12795939 Main Street$2 million renovation completed January 2022 with solar panels, private study rooms and improved children's area →
Georgia · 11 libraries
Dougherty County Public Library — Central LibraryAlbany, Georgia · (229) 420-3200300 Pine AvenueStudy rooms and event center available for community use →Central Library — Atlanta-Fulton Public Library SystemAtlanta, Georgia · (404) 612-8700One Margaret Mitchell Square NWMeeting and study rooms (reservable) →Evelyn G. Lowery Library at CascadeAtlanta, Georgia · (404) 613-70003665 Cascade Road SWMeeting rooms, study rooms and classrooms (reservable) →
Hawaii · 1 library
Idaho · 4 libraries
Coeur d'Alene Public LibraryCoeur d'Alene, Idaho · (208) 769-2315702 E Front AvenueBookable meeting and study rooms →Eagle Public LibraryEagle, Idaho · (208) 939-6814100 N Stierman WayReservable study rooms and community meeting room (non-commercial bookings) →Nampa Public LibraryNampa, Idaho · (208) 468-5800215 12th Avenue SouthReservable study rooms, meeting rooms, and multipurpose event spaces →
+1 more Idaho library with this service — see the full Idaho directory.
Illinois · 24 libraries
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library DistrictALSIP, Illinois · (708) 371-566611960 South Pulaski RoadMeeting room and study room reservations →Alpha Park Public LibraryBARTONVILLE, Illinois · +1309-697-38223527 SOUTH AIRPORT ROADMeeting and study room reservations →Albany Park Branch — Chicago Public LibraryCHICAGO, Illinois · (773) 539-54503401 W. Foster AvenueStudy rooms (reservation at chipl.libcal.com) →
Indiana · 5 libraries
Crown Point Community LibraryCROWN POINT, Indiana · +1 219 663 0270122 NORTH MAIN STREETStudy rooms for individuals and small groups →Lincoln Heritage Public LibraryDale, Indiana · (812) 937-7170105 North Wallace StreetMeeting and study room reservations →Indianapolis Public Library — Central LibraryIndianapolis, Indiana · (317) 275-410040 East Saint Clair StreetMeeting and study room rentals →
+2 more Indiana libraries with this service — see the full Indiana directory.
Iowa · 6 libraries
Ames Public LibraryAmes, Iowa · (515) 239-5646515 Douglas AvenueMeeting rooms and study rooms →Cedar Rapids Public Library — DowntownCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa · +1-319-261-7323450 FIFTH AVE SEMeeting and study room reservations →Clive Public LibraryClive, Iowa · (515) 453-22211900 NW 114th StStudy room reservations →
+3 more Iowa libraries with this service — see the full Iowa directory.
Kansas · 1 library
Kentucky · 6 libraries
Boone County Public Library — Main LibraryBURLINGTON, Kentucky · +1 859-342-26651786 Burlington PikeMeeting and study room reservations →Paul Sawyier Public LibraryFrankfort, Kentucky · (502) 352-2665319 Wapping StreetPublic meeting rooms and study rooms →Scott County Public LibraryGeorgetown, Kentucky · (502) 863-3566104 South Bradford LaneMeeting rooms and study rooms for community use →
+3 more Kentucky libraries with this service — see the full Kentucky directory.
Louisiana · 5 libraries
Beauregard Parish LibraryDERIDDER, Louisiana · +1337-463-6217205 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUETwo reservable meeting rooms and three quiet study rooms →St. Charles Parish Library — East RegionalDESTREHAN, Louisiana · +1 985-764-2366160 W Campus DrivePrivate study room reservations (4 rooms) →LaPlace Library (St. John the Baptist Parish Library)LAPLACE, Louisiana · (985) 652-68572920 HIGHWAY 51Bookable meeting and study rooms →
+2 more Louisiana libraries with this service — see the full Louisiana directory.
Maryland · 5 libraries
Allegany County Library System — Washington Street LibraryCumberland, Maryland · (301) 777-120031 Washington StreetMeeting room and study room reservations →Talbot County Free LibraryEaston, Maryland · (410) 822-1626100 W. Dover StreetMeeting & study rooms →C. Burr Artz Public LibraryFrederick, Maryland · (301) 600-1630110 East Patrick StreetMeeting rooms and private study rooms →
+2 more Maryland libraries with this service — see the full Maryland directory.
Massachusetts · 14 libraries
Acushnet Public LibraryACUSHNET, Massachusetts · (508) 998-0270232 MIDDLE ROADStudy rooms and community room →Agawam Public LibraryAGAWAM, Massachusetts · (413) 789-1550750 COOPER STREETStudy rooms & meeting spaces →Athol Public LibraryATHOL, Massachusetts · +1978-249-9515568 MAIN STREETStudy rooms available during open hours →
Michigan · 36 libraries
Ann Arbor District Library: Malletts Creek BranchAnn Arbor, Michigan · (734) 327-42003090 East Eisenhower ParkwayThree private study rooms — reservable online →Alice & Jack Wirt Public LibraryBay City, Michigan · (989) 893-9566500 Center AvenueStudy rooms and large community meeting room →Baldwin Public LibraryBirmingham, Michigan · (248) 647-1700300 West Merrill StreetRental rooms and study rooms for individuals and groups →
Minnesota · 7 libraries
Northtown LibraryBlaine, Minnesota · (763) 324-1510711 County Road 10 NEQuiet study rooms and reading areas →East Central Regional Library — CambridgeCambridge, Minnesota · (763) 689-7390111 Dellwood Street NorthStudy room reservations →Duluth Public LibraryDULUTH, Minnesota · +12187304200520 W. SUPERIOR ST.Study room & meeting room reservations →
+4 more Minnesota libraries with this service — see the full Minnesota directory.
Mississippi · 2 libraries
Missouri · 7 libraries
Henry County LibraryClinton, Missouri · 660-885-2612123 E Green StStudy rooms and community room rentals →Missouri River Regional LibraryJEFFERSON CITY, Missouri · +1 573-634-2464214 ADAMS STMeeting and study room reservations →Neosho Newton County LibraryNeosho, Missouri · (417) 451-4231201 W Spring StStudy room and community room reservations →
+4 more Missouri libraries with this service — see the full Missouri directory.
Montana · 3 libraries
Belgrade Community LibraryBelgrade, Montana · (406) 388-4346205 East Main StreetStudy rooms for individual and group use →Bozeman Public LibraryBozeman, Montana · (406) 582-2400626 East Main StreetQuiet study rooms and a Teen Corner →Missoula Public LibraryMISSOULA, Montana · +1 406-721-2665455 E MAIN STMeeting and study room reservations →
Nebraska · 2 libraries
Nevada · 4 libraries
Paseo Verde LibraryHenderson, Nevada · (702) 707-2665280 South Green Valley ParkwayStudy room reservations and meeting space →Laughlin LibraryLaughlin, Nevada · (702) 507-40602840 S Needles HwyStudy rooms and 70-seat meeting room rental →Mesquite LibraryMesquite, Nevada · (702) 507-4080160 W First North StStudy rooms and meeting room rentals →
+1 more Nevada library with this service — see the full Nevada directory.
New Hampshire · 4 libraries
Howe LibraryHanover, New Hampshire · (603) 643-412013 South StreetMeeting and study rooms →Manchester City LibraryMANCHESTER, New Hampshire · +1 603-624-6550405 PINE STREETMeeting and study rooms →Portsmouth Public LibraryPortsmouth, New Hampshire · (603) 427-1540175 Parrott AvenueStudy rooms for quiet work and meetings →
+1 more New Hampshire library with this service — see the full New Hampshire directory.
New Jersey · 22 libraries
Bernards Township LibraryBasking Ridge, New Jersey · (908) 204-303132 South Maple AvenueTeen Room, Quiet Study Room, and Technology Center added in the 2017 renovation →Cranford Public LibraryCranford, New Jersey · 908-709-7272224 Walnut AvenueStudy rooms →East Orange Public LibraryEast Orange, New Jersey · (973) 266-560021 S. Arlington AvenueStudy room reservations →
New Mexico · 1 library
New York · 7 libraries
Bellmore Memorial LibraryBellmore, New York · (516) 785-29902288 Bedford AvenueStudy room reservations →Central Library (Grand Army Plaza)Brooklyn, New York · (718) 230-210010 Grand Army PlazaMeeting and study room reservations →Julia Boyer Reinstein LibraryCHEEKTOWAGA, New York · 716-668-49911030 LOSSON ROADStudy rooms available upon request →
+4 more New York libraries with this service — see the full New York directory.
North Carolina · 7 libraries
Archdale Public LibraryArchdale, North Carolina · (336) 431-381110433 S. Main StreetFour private study rooms →Chapel Hill Public LibraryChapel Hill, North Carolina · (919) 968-2777100 Library DriveMeeting rooms and study rooms for community and individual use →Charlotte Mecklenburg Library — Mountain IslandCharlotte, North Carolina · (704) 416-56004420 Hoyt Galvin WayPrivate study rooms and a conference room bookable in advance via the CML online reservation system →
+4 more North Carolina libraries with this service — see the full North Carolina directory.
North Dakota · 2 libraries
Ohio · 28 libraries
Bay Village Branch LibraryBAY VILLAGE, Ohio · (440) 871-639227400 WOLF ROADReservable study rooms, meeting rooms and Zoom rooms →Berea Branch LibraryBEREA, Ohio · (440) 234-54757 BEREA COMMONSReservable study rooms, meeting rooms and Zoom rooms →Wood County District Public LibraryBOWLING GREEN, Ohio · 419-352-5104251 N. MAIN STREETMeeting and study rooms →
Oregon · 12 libraries
Albany Public LibraryAlbany, Oregon · (541) 917-75802450 14th Avenue SEStudy rooms and meeting rooms →Cornelius Public LibraryCornelius, Oregon · (503) 357-40931370 N Adair StMeeting and study rooms available to community groups →Eugene Public LibraryEUGENE, Oregon · 541-682-5450100 W 10TH AVENUEMeeting and study rooms →
Pennsylvania · 5 libraries
Falls of Schuylkill LibraryPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · (215) 685-20933501 Midvale AvenueMeeting and study rooms for community use →Lovett Memorial LibraryPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · (215) 685-20956945 Germantown AvenueQuiet study room and reservable meeting/program rooms →Main Library (Oakland)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · (412) 622-31144400 Forbes AvenueMeeting and study room reservations →
+2 more Pennsylvania libraries with this service — see the full Pennsylvania directory.
Rhode Island · 4 libraries
Barrington Public LibraryBarrington, Rhode Island · (401) 247-1920281 County RoadMeeting and study rooms for community reservation →Rogers Free LibraryBristol, Rhode Island · (401) 253-6948525 Hope StreetStudy room reservations →Newport Public LibraryNewport, Rhode Island · (401) 847-8720300 Spring StreetMeeting and study room space →
+1 more Rhode Island library with this service — see the full Rhode Island directory.
South Carolina · 3 libraries
Beaufort County Library — Beaufort BranchBEAUFORT, South Carolina · 843-255-6456311 Scott StreetPC lab and study rooms →Spartanburg County Public Libraries - HeadquartersSPARTANBURG, South Carolina · (864) 596-3500151 S. CHURCH STREETMeeting and study rooms →Oconee County Public LibraryWalhalla, South Carolina · (864) 638-4133501 W S Broad StMeeting and study rooms →
South Dakota · 2 libraries
Tennessee · 8 libraries
The John P. Holt Brentwood LibraryBrentwood, Tennessee · (615) 371-00908109 Concord RoadReservable meeting and study rooms, plus a mobile app for the catalog and account →Williamson County Public LibraryFranklin, Tennessee · (615) 595-12431314 Columbia AvenueMeeting rooms and study rooms with online booking →Johnson City Public LibraryJohnson City, Tennessee · (423) 434-4450100 West Millard StreetFour private study rooms and the Buffalo Mountain Room for work and study →
Texas · 17 libraries
Hampton-Illinois Branch LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-76462951 South Hampton RoadThree study rooms and two classrooms available for reservation →J. Erik Jonsson Central LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-14001515 Young StreetMeeting and study room reservations (Tue–Sun) →Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-03442922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Meeting rooms (Classroom 1 & 2) and study room available for reservation →
Utah · 5 libraries
Logan LibraryLogan, Utah · (435) 716-9123285 North MainMeeting rooms & study rooms by reservation →Provo City Library at Academy SquarePROVO, Utah · +1 801-852-6650550 NORTH UNIVERSITY AVENUEStudy rooms (reservable) →Corinne & Jack Sweet BranchSalt Lake City, Utah · (801) 594-8651455 F StreetSmall study room for individual use →
+2 more Utah libraries with this service — see the full Utah directory.
Vermont · 1 library
Virginia · 10 libraries
James L. Hamner Public LibraryAmelia Court House, Virginia · (804) 561-455916351 Dunn StStudy room for 1–2 people (first-come basis) →Bristol Public LibraryBristol, Virginia · (276) 645-8780701 Goode StreetMeeting and study room reservations →Culpeper County LibraryCulpeper, Virginia · (540) 825-8691271 Southgate Shopping CenterReservable meeting room and quiet study room →
Washington · 8 libraries
Carpenter Memorial LibraryCLE ELUM, Washington · +1509-674-2313302 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.Quiet study room for tutoring or virtual meetings — reserve by phone →Camas Public LibraryCamas, Washington · (360) 834-4692625 NE 4th AvenueCommunity and study room reservations →Everett Public LibraryEverett, Washington · (425) 257-80002702 Hoyt AvenueMeeting and study room reservations (Auditorium, Activity Room and study spaces) →
West Virginia · 1 library
Wisconsin · 22 libraries
Burlington Public LibraryBurlington, Wisconsin · (262) 342-1130166 E. Jefferson St.Study room and meeting room reservations →Cedarburg Public LibraryCedarburg, Wisconsin · (262) 375-7640W63 N589 Hanover Ave.Study rooms and community room available for reservation →Greenfield Public LibraryGreenfield, Wisconsin · (414) 321-95955310 West Layton AvenueMeeting and study rooms →
Wyoming · 5 libraries
Johnson County LibraryBuffalo, Wyoming · (307) 684-5546171 North Adams StreetThree study rooms and two meeting rooms available for reservation →Park County Library — Cody BranchCODY, Wyoming · +1307-527-18801500 HEART MOUNTAIN STREETReservable meeting and study rooms →Campbell County Public LibraryGillette, Wyoming · (307) 682-32232101 South 4-J RoadMeeting and study rooms available to reserve →
+2 more Wyoming libraries with this service — see the full Wyoming directory.
FAQ
Are library study rooms free?
In most public library systems, yes — study rooms are free to reserve with your library card, just like borrowing a book. A few libraries charge a small fee for larger conference-style rooms or ask non-residents to register first, and some limit booking to cardholders of that system. Each library’s page notes its policy, so confirm before you go.
How do I book or reserve a library study room?
Most libraries let you reserve a room online through a room-booking system on their website, and many also take reservations by phone or at the service desk. You book with your library card, choose a time slot, and check in when you arrive. Popular rooms — especially evenings and during exam periods — fill up early, so reserve ahead. Some smaller libraries offer study rooms on a first-come, walk-in basis instead.
How do I find a library study room near me?
Use the state-by-state list below: jump to your state and pick the closest library. Each entry links to that branch’s page with its address, hours and phone number, so you can confirm it has study rooms available and see whether you need to reserve one in advance.
How long can I use a study room?
Time limits vary by library but are commonly one to three hours per person per day, sometimes extendable if no one else is waiting. Group study rooms may allow longer blocks. Libraries set these limits so the rooms stay available to the whole community — check the specific library’s policy when you book.
What is the difference between a quiet room and a group study room?
A quiet or individual room is a small space for one or two people to work silently — ideal for focused study, reading or a phone interview. A group study room is larger, allows conversation, and often includes a whiteboard or a wall monitor for team projects, tutoring or video calls. Libraries usually list both types with their seating capacity so you can pick the right one.
Where are the best places to study near me?
A public library is the top free, quiet option — and you can reserve a study room with your card using the state-by-state list below. Cafes suit lighter or creative work, coworking spaces (about $18–$50 a day) are built for all-day sessions, and many university libraries let the public study too. See our guide on where to study near you for how they compare.
New to libraries? Learn how to get a library card in any U.S. state, or find a branch near you in the public library directory.
By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com
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