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Study Space

Reading areas, tables, and computers are available on a first come, first served basis at all Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) locations to provide space for you to relax, research, study, and enjoy Library materials.

Some LBPL locations provide dedicated Study Rooms to allow for quiet or collaborative work styles.

Billie Jean King Main Library

Available Spaces

  • 3 Study Rooms for up to 4 people

Amenities

  • Access to power outlets
  • Monitors with casting capabilities

Room Rules

  • Reservations are for 1 hour
  • 1 reservation per group per day
  • Do not bring food into the rooms
  • Please keep your voices low as the walls are thin
  • When you leave the room please take all of your books, papers, pencils, etc. with you and push in the chairs
  • Conducting business such as paid tutoring, tax preparation, counseling, etc. is not allowed in the Study Rooms

Requirements for Use

  • Keep doors locked at all times
  • Name and total number of people in group required at the Information Desk
  • Room Rules are to be followed at all times

Using the Rooms

  • Inquire about availability at the Level 2 Information Desk
  • Rooms are first come, first served
  • Rooms can be reserved on the day of the reservation only. Call (562) 570-7500 or stop by the Information Desk
  • Special exceptions may be considered for groups at the discretion of the Librarian

Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library

Available Spaces

  • 1 Study Room in the Teen area for up to 6 people
  • 1 Quiet Room in the Adult area for up to 6 people

Amenities

  • Whiteboards, markers, and erasers available upon request
  • Study Room has a monitor with VGA and HDMI connection for laptops, cables available to check out upon request

Room Rules

  • Sessions up to 1 hour
  • 1 session per group per day
  • Please keep your voices low as the walls are thin
  • Do not bring food into the rooms
  • When you leave please take all of your books, papers, pencils, etc. with you and push in the chairs
  • If you use the whiteboard, please erase it before you leave and return markers and eraser to the Information Desk

Requirements for Use

  • Library Card is required to use the space
  • Names of all group members required at the Information desk
  • By using the room you agree to rules provided during check in
  • You are responsible for your belongings

Using the Rooms

  • Inquire about availability at the Information Desk
  • Rooms are first come, first served, with priority given to library programs
  • Library cards are held at the Information Desk while the room is in use
  • Rooms close 15 minutes prior to Library closing
  • Special exceptions may be considered for groups at the discretion of the Librarian

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