Meeting & Study Rooms

Standard & Large Meeting Rooms

The Library offers large meeting rooms at the main library that may be reserved by members of the public. Please read our meeting room policy to find out who may reserve our meeting rooms, types of gatherings that the room may be used for, room regulations, and reservation and cancellation policies. Please note: members of the public may only request the meeting rooms up to 90 days in advance. To reserve a meeting room, see the sidebar for more information, or stop in to the Library.

Meeting room capacity varies based on your needs and desired setup arrangement. You may choose a setup option if you are making your reservation with 24 hours’ notice. You can choose a setup with tables or without tables, and you may rearrange the room to your liking. If you are making a same-day reservation, you may still rearrange the furniture you find in the room. For all reservations, we do request that you return furniture to its original placement before you leave. We will automatically give you thirty minutes of setup and teardown time when you make your reservation. Below you’ll find examples of our standard room setups, which you may request with 24 hours’ notice:

All meeting rooms include a PC with WiFi connection and projector with screen. Please plan to use the laptop provided in the meeting rooms for your presentation. Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader software are available. You can access your presentation online or bring your presentation files on a flash drive.

Please let us know when you make your reservation if you will provide food at your event. Please bring napkins, plates, and silverware with you as the Library is unable to supply these for you. We kindly request that guests dispose of plates, etc. in the receptacles provided in the room.

Main Floor Study Rooms© Steven E. Gross

There are six main floor study rooms available, seating from 4 to 8 people, depending on the room. The main floor rooms are available to patrons aged 14 years and older. Patrons must present a library card or photo ID to use one of the study rooms.

A limited number of reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may reserve a study room by calling the Reference Desk at 847-623-2041 ext. 238.

Children’s Study Rooms

Children under age 14 may use one of our study rooms on the lower level. There are also family rooms available for parents to use with their children. Children’s department study rooms cannot be reserved in advance. They must be requested in person. To use a study room, visit the Children’s Department Reference Desk on the lower level.

Reserving a Room

Please read our Meeting Room Policy before reserving any of our rooms so that you are familiar with our policies.

Meeting Rooms

Please call the Library at 847-623-2041 or visit any of our service desks to book one of our meeting rooms. Please be prepared to have the following information at hand when you call to make a reservation:

  • Your name, phone number, and email address
  • The date you’re requesting
  • Day-of-event contact information (including name and contact number)
  • Approximate number of attendees
  • A short description of your event to be published on the Library’s calendar
  • Setup requirements (see the options at left)
  • Whether you will be providing food

Main Floor Study Rooms (Ages 14+)

Main Floor Study Rooms may be reserved in person or by calling the Reference desk directly at 847-623-2041 ext. 238. Please note that rooms are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Children’s Department Study Rooms (Families with children; children 13 years old or younger)

Children’s and Family Study Rooms may be reserved in person by visiting the Children’s Department.