How to Book a Study Room at the Library
Study rooms and workspaces are available for reservation up to 1 day in advance. Study rooms are available for two hours at the Main Library and up to two 1-hour sessions per day at the Pico Branch. Workspace reservations are available for 4-hour sessions. Book a study room or workspace using the links below, at any service desk, or by calling (310) 458-8600.
All study rooms and workspaces follow the Library's Study Spaces Policy. A reservation is required. Reserve for free using your valid Santa Monica Public Library card.
Main Library - Study Rooms (2nd Floor)
There are seven (7) study rooms located on the 2nd floor. Most rooms accommodate up to 4 persons. Study rooms 8 and 9 can accommodate up to 6 persons. Electrical outlets and whiteboards are available.
Main Library - Workspaces (2nd Floor)
There are eighteen (18) workspace tables located on the 2nd floor, each workspace accommodates one (1) person each. These workspace tables are meant for personal laptop use, studying, reading, or work. Electrical outlets are available for your charging convenience.
Reservations for workspaces with an adjustable desk or scanner use are also available.
Main Library - Workspace Laptops (2nd Floor)
A laptop may be borrowed in conjunction with a workspace or study room reservation at the Main Library. Laptops are first come, first served. Check with staff at the 2nd Floor Workspace desk for availability.
- Laptop use is available for up to 4 hours.
- Laptop use is limited to the workspace area or study room.
- Laptop must be returned at the end of the workspace or study room reservation, or at the end of the 4-hour reservation (whichever comes first).
- Laptops cannot be renewed for additional time.
Main Library - Youth Services Study Rooms (1st Floor)
The Children’s Library Teen Lounge Area on the 1st floor has five (5) youth study rooms which hold a maximum of 4 persons. Youth study rooms are available for small groups of children or teens who need space to work together on projects. Electrical outlets and whiteboards are available in each room.
The Pico Branch Library offers three (3) study rooms near the adult internet stations. Electrical outlets and whiteboards are available in each room. There is a 4-person occupancy limit per study room.
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Continue the Process:
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Visit a Service Desk
+ -Visit any service desk to inquire about study room or workspace availability. Note: workspaces are only available at the Main Library.
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Present your Library Card or ID
+ -Show staff your physical library card, digital library card (available via the SMPL Mobile app), or a photo ID to reserve your study room or workspace.
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Check In for Your Reservation
+ -Arrive promptly - within 10 minutes of your reservation start time - and check in with staff at the appropriate desk:
- 2nd Floor Study Rooms (Main Library) - check in at the 2nd floor Workspace Desk
- 1st Floor Youth Study Rooms (Main Library) - check in at the Youth Services Desk
- Workspaces (2nd floor, Main Library) - check in at the 2nd floor Workspace Desk
- Pico Branch Study Rooms - check in at the Pico Branch front desk
Need markers for the study room white boards? Let staff know when checking in for your reservation, and they'll sign out a set to you.
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Proceed to the Study Room or Workspace
+ -Claim your reserved study room or workspace and enjoy!
Online: Reserve a Study Room or Workspace
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Visit the Library's Study Rooms and Workspaces webpage
+ -If you're reading this, then you're already here! Continue to the next step below.
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Select Study Rooms or Workspaces
+ -Choose the type of space you wish to reserve, then follow the prompts to select your desired session and confirm your reservation:
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Receive Confirmation of Your Reservation
+ -After confirming your reservation, please check your email or phone and verify that you successfully reserved the correct space and time.
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Arrive and Check in for Your Reservation
+ -Arrive promptly - within 10 minutes of your reservation start time - and check in with staff at the appropriate desk:
- 2nd Floor Study Rooms (Main Library) - check in at the 2nd floor Workspace Desk
- 1st Floor Youth Study Rooms (Main Library) - check in at the Youth Services Desk
- Workspaces (2nd floor, Main Library) - check in at the 2nd floor Workspace Desk
- Pico Branch Study Rooms - check in at the Pico Branch front desk
Need markers for the study room white boards? Let staff know when checking in for your reservation, and they'll sign out a set to you.
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Proceed to the Study Room or Workspace
+ -Claim your reserved study room or workspace and enjoy!
Phone: Reserve a Study Room or Workspace
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Call the Library
+ -Call (310) 458-8600 during operational hours to reserve a study room or workspace. If you know your library card number, please have it ready.
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Receive Confirmation of Your Reservation
+ -After staff confirms your reservation, please check your email or phone and verify that the correct space and time has been reserved.
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Arrive and Check in for Your Reservation
+ -Arrive promptly - within 10 minutes of your reservation start time - and check in with staff at the appropriate desk:
- 2nd Floor Study Rooms (Main Library) - check in at the 2nd floor Workspace Desk
- 1st Floor Youth Study Rooms (Main Library) - check in at the Youth Services Desk
- Workspaces (2nd floor, Main Library) - check in at the 2nd floor Workspace Desk
- Pico Branch Study Rooms - check in at the Pico Branch front desk
Need markers for the study room white boards? Let staff know when checking in for your reservation, and they'll sign out a set to you.
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Proceed to the Study Room or Workspace
+ -Claim your reserved study room or workspace and enjoy!