Study Rooms Policy

STUDY ROOM POLICY                                                                           

The Bedford Free Public Library offers three study rooms for individuals and small groups. Study rooms are available by reservation only. Library meetings or other needs take precedence over patron reservations and may result in the cancellation or relocation of a patron’s reservation. Patrons using study rooms must comply with the Library’s Behavior Policy. Violations of this policy or other applicable Library policies may result in loss of study room privileges and/or other consequences as provided by those policies.

Maximum Occupancy

Study Room 1: 2 people

Study Room 2: 4 people

2nd Floor Study Room: 6 people

Room Administration

Study Rooms 1 and 2 are managed by the Circulation Department. The 2nd Floor Study Room is managed by the Reference Department.

Rules & Requirements of Use

  • Study rooms shall not be used for commercial purposes.
  • Reserving a study room may be done online via the Library’s website, by phone, or in person at the Circulation and Reference desks.
  • Study rooms are available only to patrons with a current reservation. Patrons using a room without a reservation will be asked to vacate the room.
  • A valid library card is required to make a reservation.
  • A reservation for a study room that remains vacant for more than 15 minutes will be cancelled, and the room will be made available for other patrons to reserve.
  • Patrons must clean up after themselves and leave the room in the same condition in which they found it. Patrons are responsible for any damages occurring during their use of the rooms.
  • The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety or theft of any private property brought on the library premises by individuals or groups using the study rooms.
  • Patrons must leave promptly at the end of their reservation, ensuring the room is available for use by another patron.

To reserve a study room, please visit our online scheduling page.

Policy adopted by the Library Trustees 10/12/99, revised 2/10/04, 06/20/2012, 04/16/2014, 2/25/16, 12/13/2022, 10/13/2026