Bookable Study Spaces
Quiet and Private Spaces
The library offers a variety of quiet and private spaces to help you focus, study, or connect without distractions. Whether you need a calm spot for individual work, a soundproof area for a phone call or virtual interview, or a space for group collaboration, these rooms provide comfortable, flexible options designed to support your needs. Reserve a space today to enjoy a focused, stress-free environment that helps you do your best work.
Quiet Cube
Located in E539 on the 5th floor of the Library, the Quiet Cube offers a calm, semi-private individual space for studying, phone calls, or virtual interviews. A nearby power outlet is available for your convenience.
Hours:
Fall/Spring:
Monday–Thursday: 9 am–7 pm
Friday: 9 am–6 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 12pm (noon)–7 pm
During winter and summer sessions, the Quiet Cube is available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–6 pm.
The quickest way to find the Quiet Cube is to enter the Library via the East Entrance adjacent to the elevators. The space is located near the Mindfulness Corner.
If you need any assistance, feel free to ask anyone at the Library Services Desk.
Bookable Study Room
Located in E605 on the 6th floor of the Library, this quiet, flexible space is perfect for individual or group work. Use it for online exams, virtual interviews, phone calls, or practicing presentations.
The room includes a Dell computer with a built-in camera, microphone, speakers, and a large monitor, with software such as Microsoft Office 16, Adobe Suite, VLC, Google Chrome, and Firefox. Reserve the room today for a comfortable, private space to focus and get things done.
Hours:
Fall/Spring:
Monday–Thursday: 9 am–7 pm
Friday: 9 am–6 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 12pm (noon)–7 pm
During winter and summer sessions, the Bookable Study Room is available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–6 pm.
To find the Bookable Study Room you have a few options:
- From the Library lobby (5th floor), use the inner stairwell to the 6th floor.
- Enter directly from the Pomerantz Building onto the 6th floor.
- Or take the elevator to the 6th floor, go through the double doors, and follow signs to E620.
E605 is located behind the Picture File cabinets along the back west wall.
Privacy Pod
Located in E620 on the 6th floor of the Library Commons, the privacy pod provides a soundproof space designed for one person. The pod is ideal for individual work, phone calls, or virtual interviews.
It features a height-adjustable seat and table, adjustable video lighting, and customizable airflow, along with a built-in power outlet and USB-C charging port (cable not included).
Hours:
Fall/Spring:
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 11pm
Friday: 8am - 9pm
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: 12pm - 9pm
During winter and summer sessions, the Privacy Pod is available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–6 pm.
To find the Privacy Pod you have a few options:
- From the Library lobby (5th floor), use the inner stairwell to the 6th floor.
- Enter directly from the Pomerantz Building onto the 6th floor.
- Or take the elevator to the 6th floor, go through the double doors, and follow signs to E620.
The Privacy Pod is located to the right of the entrance of E620 next to the Materials Resource Lab.
General Policies
- The spaces are intended for verbal study only and are not a workspace for cutting or painting, etc. The use of markers and/or spray fixatives is strictly prohibited.
- All bookable spaces will be monitored by library staff and Public Safety personnel.
- A $25 replacement fee will be charged to the reservation holder if the key to the Bookable Study Room is lost.
- Hours may change to accommodate library events/meetings and college closures.
Expectations
- Beverages in closed containers are permitted; food is prohibited.
- Student(s) will leave promptly at the end of their reservation out of courtesy for the next reservation holder
- Trash should be removed, and the room left tidy at the end of the scheduled reservation.
- Personal materials should never be left unattended. The library is not responsible for personal items left in the room.
- Any library materials left behind will be returned to the stacks.
- Voices should be kept at a conversational level. If noise disrupts others in the library, staff will intervene to ensure policy compliance. Noncompliance will result in the cancellation of the room reservation.
- Repeated infractions will result in being banned from using this room.
Reservations
- The Bookable Study Spaces are available to current FIT students with valid FIT IDs.
- Reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance. Same-day reservations are also permitted and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- While reservations are prioritized and strongly encouraged, the Quiet Cube and Privacy Pod may be used without one. However, anyone using it without a reservation will be asked to leave if someone with a reservation arrives. The Bookable Study Room is strictly by reservation only.
- Students should arrive promptly to their reserved time to avoid losing their reservation. Check-in and check-out is done at the Library Services Desk on the 5th floor for the Bookable Study Room. Feel free to go directly to the Quiet Cube or Privacy Pod at the time of your reservation.
- The Bookable Study Room can be reserved in 30-minute blocks, up to a maximum of 2 hours per day. The Quiet Cube and Privacy Pod can be reserved in 15-minute blocks, up to a maximum of 1 hour per day. Please double-check your requested date/time — we can’t adjust reservations due to user error.
- You will receive a confirmation email from Book-It, please retain this email.
Make your reservation on Book-It
Contact Information
Students are encouraged to contact the Access Services Unit with any questions or concerns regarding policies and reservations for any of the bookable study spaces at (212) 217-4360 or [email protected].
last updated 10/31/25