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Study Rooms & Pods

  • Free of charge and available at most Library locations with a library card.
  • Intended to provide space for individuals and small groups.
  • Two hour time limit.
  • Community Connections Rooms have video conferencing equipment which is free to use with your reservation.

Select booking type "study rooms" on the dropdown menu.

Branches

Location Room Capacity Amenities
Bluford Branch Community Connections Room 6 Webcam-enabled computer (must use library card for access)
Bluford Branch Study Pod | photo 2-3 Benches, table, USB port, & electrical outlets, not wheelchair accessible
North-East Branch Study Room B 3 Couches, small tables, dry erase board, & TV monitor
North-East Branch Community Connections Room 2 Webcam-enabled computer (must use library card for access)
Plaza Branch Accessible Study Pod
photo 		4 Wheelchair accessible, automatic door opener, 4 pull-down padded chairs, foldable table, USB & electrical outlets
Plaza Branch Study Pod | photo 2-3 Benches, table, USB port, & electrical outlets, not wheelchair accessible
Southeast Branch Community Connections Room 12 Webcam-enabled computer (must use library card for access)
Southeast Branch Room 118 12 Chairs, table, and couch
Trails West Branch Study Pod | photo 2-3 Benches, table, USB port, & electrical outlets, not wheelchair accessible
Waldo Branch study pod not available Monday, December 9 through Thursday, January 2 due to branch upgrades.
Waldo Branch Study Pod | photo 2-3 Benches, table, USB port, & electrical outlets, not wheelchair accessible

Central Library

All study rooms are located on the fourth floor. The key will need to be checked out from the 3South desk. Please be sure to bring your library card with you.

Room Capacity Amenities
Room 413 | photo 2 Chairs, table
Room 414 | photo 2 Bench, Clavinova digital piano; headphones & instruction booklet available at the 3South desk
Room 415 | photo 5* Chairs, table
Room 416 | photo 2 Chairs, table
Room 417 | photo 2 Chairs, table

* Minimum 3 people required to reserve

Room Policies

  • NEW: All study space reservations now require a free library card. You can sign up for one here. If you would rather not sign up for a card, most locations offer general seating & tables and/or reservable meeting rooms.
  • All rooms can be used once a day for up to two hours per person/group.
  • Advanced reservations are not required but to ensure yourself a space, advanced reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made on this site up to seven days prior.
  • You must have a library card to use the computer in a Community Connections Room. If you need a card, please sign up online prior to your appointment, or arrive early and apply at the front desk.
  • Limited technical assistance is available for Community Connections Room equipment.
  • Reservations may be canceled and the room given to another patron if you have not arrived 10 minutes after your scheduled time.
  • Lights are to remain on at all times.
  • Rooms may not be used for musical instrument practice, with the exception of Central Library Room 414 (Clavinova Room).
  • Leave the room promptly at the end of your reserved time slot. Please vacate the study rooms 10 minutes before building closing.
  • Patrons are required to remove all belongings, trash, paper, books etc. when departing the room.
  • Kansas City Public Library assumes no responsibility for either Library or personal possessions left in study rooms.