Study Room Policy

The Lakeland Public Library and the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library have study rooms available to the public.

Policy

Reservation Guidelines:

• Study rooms may be reserved for up to two (2) hours per day.
• Individuals or groups may have a maximum of three (3) active bookings at any one time.
• Reservations may be made up to one (1) week in advance.
• Reservations will be cancelled if users arrive more than 15 minutes late without notifying staff.

Study Room Use Restrictions:

• Study rooms accommodate one (1) to two (2) people
• Users of the study rooms cannot:
• Advertise or promote products, services, or businesses.
• Charge fees, collect money, or sell items.
• Make physical alterations to the room (rearrangement of chairs already in place is permitted).
• Block windows or doors.
• Turn off lights in the room.
• Eat or have open food containers; drinks with secure lids are permitted.

User Responsibilities:

Users of the study rooms are responsible for:

• Scheduling room use during regular library hours, with bookings ending at least 10 minutes before closing.
• Providing any ADA accommodation requests from their attendees.
• Not leaving personal equipment (e.g., laptops) or belongings unattended in the space and removing them upon departure.
• Covering damages to the room or furnishings.

Policy Violations:

• Failure to comply with these policies may result in loss of study room privileges.

If you have any questions or need assistance while using a study room, please contact Library staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

Download a PDF version of the Study Room Policy.

Updated 06/05/2025