Meeting Spaces

Ourย Study Rooms are located on all three levels of the Library and are available for small groups on a first come, first served basis for free. Please see a Librarian for access to the Group Study and Video Conference Rooms.

Group Study Room Policies

  • Use of these rooms is on a first come-first served basis.
  • Groups must have at least two (2) members present to request the use of an available room.
  • Maximum capacity is four (4) people.
  • These rooms are restricted to the use of groups of two (2) or more. Two (2) people must be present in the room at all times. After 15 minutes a room with fewer than 2 persons present will be considered available for reassignment.
  • The Library does not provide individual study rooms.
  • No food is permitted.
  • A vacated room will be considered abandoned after 15 minutes.ย  Any personal items left unattended in the room will be removed to lost and found.
  • Group Study Rooms may not be used for private social functions such as showers, birthday parties, etc. Programs involving the sale, advertisement or promotion of commercial products; have admission fees or are fund raising, are prohibited.
  • Violation of these policies can result in removal from Library premises.

Video Conference Room Policies

  • The rooms are for individuals doing video conference or telephone conference calls for business, educational and health purposes. Examples include job interviews, business meetings, school projects and telehealth appointments.
  • They are not to be used for personal phone calls or as individual study rooms.
  • You may reserve a room at the 3rd floor Reference Desk or by calling 248-796-4280. Walk-ins are welcome to sign up at the desk.
  • A room may be reserved for up to 2 hours per day. The room must be vacated when your reservation expires.
  • Your reservation will be cancelled if you are more than 15 minutes late.
  • You must bring your own Wi-Fi enabled device and be ย  comfortable using it.
  • The rooms are not soundproof and voices must be kept at a normal level.
  • Violation of these policies can result in removal from Library premises.

Meeting Room / Auditorium Rentals

The Southfield Public Libraryโ€™s Meeting Room and Auditorium are not available for rental. Groups looking for rooms to rent may contact the City of Southfieldโ€™s Parks and Recreation Department atย (248) 796-4620 or on the Parks and Recreation Department’s website.ย 

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