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Simmons University Library 101: Study Rooms

A general guide to the services offered by the Simmons University Library.

How To Book A Room

You can book a library study room from the Simmons Library website. Click on the Book a Study Room link, follow the steps to book a room, and then submit it. Be sure to complete the entire process and get a confirmation email otherwise your booking will not go through. They can be reserved in 30min increments for up to three hours, and can be booked up to 28 days in advance.

What's Available

The Simmons Library has 21 study rooms.

  • 6 rooms with a 8 person capacity
  • 2 rooms with a 6 person capacity
  • 6 rooms with a 5 person capacity
  • 6 rooms with a 4 person capacity
  • 1 low sensory study room

Low Sensory Study Room

The Low Sensory Study Room is a room that features reduced lighting and is designed to minimize distractions. It has a different booking link and can be booked here.

Booking a study room is required if you want to use one. The study rooms are very popular and often fill up a day in advance! If all of the study rooms are booked alternative study spaces include:

24hr Silent Study Room : This is a silent study space in the Simmons Library that is open 24/7. It is all carrel seating with a few soft seating options. This room does not require booking and operates on a first come first serve basis.

25Live : This site allows you to book study areas around campus that aren't the library study rooms. These include small conference rooms and meetings spaces.