Bookable & Quiet Study Spaces
Bookable Spaces
The library offers a variety of bookable 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 cubicle for studying, phone calls, or virtual interviews. Power outlets are 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. Hours are subject to change.
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. Software may not be downloaded onto the computer, either by you or IT. 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. Hours are subject to change.
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 the signs to E620.
E605 is located behind the Picture File cabinets along the back west wall.
Privacy Pods
Located in E620 on the 6th floor of the Library Commons, the Privacy Pods provide a soundproof space for individual or group work, phone calls, or virtual interviews.
Privacy Pod - 1 accommodates up to one person, and Privacy Pod - 4 accommodates up to 4 people.
Pod-1 features a height-adjustable seat and table, adjustable lighting, and customizable airflow, along with a built-in power outlet and USB-C charging port (cable not included).
Pod - 4 features a full sized table, two comfortable sofas, adjustable lighting, customizable airflow, along with built-in power outlets and USB-C ports (cables are 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 Pods are available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–6 pm. Hours are subject to change.
To find the Privacy Pods, 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 the signs to E620.
The Privacy Pods are located to the right of the entrance of E620 next to the Materials Resource Lab.
Shared Quiet Spaces
Looking for a quiet place to focus and study? The library offers several shared study spaces to suit your needs. Stop by and find the perfect spot for your next study session! Quiet study spaces are located on the 4th and 5th floors of the Library in the Goodman Center.
Mac Lounge
The Mac Lounge, located in Room E404, is a shared quiet study space equipped with Mac computers and cozy bean bag lounge chairs. This space is designed to support both productivity and relaxation.
Fall/Spring Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12pm (noon) - 8pm
During the winter and summer sessions, the quiet study spaces are open whenever the 5th floor of the Library is open.
The Mac Lounge is located in Room E404, on the 4th floor of the Goodman Building. You can take the elevator straight to the 4th floor or use the internal staircase from the 5th floor.
If you need any assistance, feel free to ask anyone at the Library Services Desk.
Mindfulness Corner
Located within the Library, in E539, the Mindfulness Corner is intended as a welcoming space for students to study, destress, regain focus, receive comfort and positive affirmations, and practice mindfulness.
Fall/Spring Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12pm (noon) - 8pm
During the winter and summer sessions, the quiet study spaces are open whenever the 5th floor of the Library is open.
The quickest way to find the Mindfulness Corner is to enter the Library via the East Entrance adjacent to the elevators (on the 5th floor). The space is located near the Quiet Cube.
If you need any assistance, feel free to ask anyone at the Library Services Desk.
Quiet Study Room
Located within the Library, in Room E521 t,he Quiet Study Room is a shared space designed for focused work. While there are no computers available, WiFi is provided to keep you connected.
Fall/Spring Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12pm (noon) - 8pm
During the winter and summer sessions, the quiet study spaces are open whenever the 5th floor of the Library is open.
The quickest way to find the Quiet Study Room is to enter the Library via the East Entrance adjacent to the elevators (on the 5th floor). Room E521 is located to the immediately to the right of the entrance.
Please check the tablet outside of the room for full availability as this room may be used for internal library meetings.
If you need any assistance, feel free to ask anyone at the Library Services Desk.
General Policies & Expectations
- 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 the spaces. - Take any phone calls outside of the Quiet Study Spaces
- Silence any sounds on your electronic devices and use headphones at a low volume that others cannot hear
- No cutting or using the tables as craft workstations. Please use the cutting tables on the 6th floor of the Library. Cutting mats are available for checkout at the Library Services Desk and the Periodicals Desk.
- Food and drink are strictly prohibited at computer stations
- For bookable spaces student(s) will leave promptly at the end of their reservation out of courtesy for the next reservation holder
- Personal belongings must not 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.
- All Study Spaces will be monitored by Library staff and Public Safety Personnel
- Please note that hours may vary to accommodate library events, meetings, or college closures.
Reservations for Bookable Study Spaces
- 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 permitted and 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 at their reserved time to avoid losing their reservation. Check-in and check-out are 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 Pods can be reserved in 30-minute blocks, up to a maximum of 1.5 hours 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.
Contact Information
Students are encouraged to contact the Access Services Unit with questions or concerns regarding the Quiet Study Spaces at (212) 217-4360 or write to us at [email protected]
last updated 3/31/26