Study Spaces

Your Perfect Study Spot

University Libraries has many study spaces available for reservation at Sprague Library and Bloomfield Campus Library. Find a space below or if you are unsure of how to book a study space, watch this video tutorial.

Note: The lower level of Sprague Library closes 15 minutes before the building closes, Monday - Friday.

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Bloomfield Library

Group Study Rooms
Cohort Study Room
Faculty Mini Conference Room

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Sprague Library

Silent and Quiet Study Spaces

There are large silent and quiet study spaces on the upper level of the Library, overlooking Cole Hall (south end) and along the wall opposite the library Dean’s office.

An additional Silent Study space is on the Lower Level in the R-Z book area.

Lower Level

Study carrels — Lower Level Silent Study

Second Floor

Event Spaces

Lower Level

Room 021 is a media classroom that seats up to 32 attendees. This space must be booked at least 3 business days in advance.

white board and lectern in classroom — Room 021 Event Space, Front

many chairs in classroom — Room 021 Event Space, Back

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Group Study Rooms

Group Study Rooms are located on the Second Floor. They are intended for Montclair State University students working on academic activities.

Second Floor

A desk with 4 chairs and a monitor — Room 201

a desk with 5 chairs and monitor — Room 202

a desk with 4 chairs, a whiteboard and monitor — Room 204

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Collaborative Spaces

The Library has four collaborative spaces that are available for students to work on group assignments, media projects, and/or video conference with other individuals.

Rooms 027, 028, and 029 are equipped with: a Sony 4K 65 inch flat screen TV with remote control, whiteboard, Polycom camera, and tabletop Crestron controller pad with Air Media. Room 032 is equipped with a Sony 4K 65 inch flat screen TV and conference style table.

Lower Level

study space with conference table, monitor, and whiteboard — Room 027

study space with conference table, and monitor — Room 028

A conference table with monitor — Room 032

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Group Study Pods

The Library has three group study pods that are available for students to work on group assignments with other individuals.

The Creative Collaboration Pod and Group Study Pods are equipped with: a Sony 4K 55 inch monitors with remote control, whiteboard walls, and power outlets with UBS ports.

First Floor

a glass window study pod with individual desks and monitor — Creative Collaboration Pod

a glass window study pod with conference table and monitor — Group Study Pod #1, First Floor

Second Floor

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Viewing Rooms

The Library has five viewing rooms for viewing videotapes and DVDs or for group study. These rooms are small and may be used by 1 – 4 students.

Lower Level

Viewing room with desk, chairs, monitor, dvd player, and a whiteboard — Room 001

Viewing room with desk, chairs, and a monitor — Room 002

Viewing room with desk, chairs, 2 monitors, and a dvd player — Room 004

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Listening Rooms

The Library has four soundproof listening rooms for listening to CDs, cassettes or LP records. These rooms are small and may be used by 1 – 3 students.

Note: The turntable in Listening Room 017 is currently out of order.

Lower Level

Listening room with a table, chairs, and computer — Room 015

Listening room with a table, chairs, amps, and record player — Room 017

Listening room with a table, chairs, radio, and record player — Room 018

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Commuter Study Space

First Floor

The Commuter Study Space is a large, bright and inviting room on the south wing of the first floor of the Library. It has newer furniture, lots of outlets, a large group study table, and a height adjustable table and is located near the Printing and Laptop Lending Lab, and the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring (CAST).

Large study space with many desks and chairs — Commuter Study Space

The Sensory Space

The Sensory Space is a unique space on campus designed specifically to be welcoming to neurodivergent individuals. Located in Room 030 on the Lower Level of Sprague Library in the Multimedia area, The Sensory Space is designed to create a safe, comfortable environment for individuals with particular sensory needs. Learn about The Sensory Space's features, rules and procedures.

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the sensory space with 3 privacy study chairs

Meditation and Prayer Room

The meditation and prayer room is designed to serve the holistic wellness of the university community. This space allows individuals of all religious faiths and non-religious beliefs to experience a place for peace, prayer, meditation, and/or reflection throughout the day.

The room is located on the second floor of Sprague Library in Room 223, and is available for students, faculty, staff, and guests to use during regular library hours. For students who need to perform a ritual cleansing prior to practice, there are restrooms located around the corner.

Additional meditation and prayer rooms are located in the Student Center.

Use of this Space

Rules and Procedures

No reservation is required. Please limit your time here to no more than 30 minutes. The space closes 15 minutes prior to the building closing.
The use of fire, including lit candles or incense, is not permitted in the room or building.
Please be mindful of others in the space. Mutual respect for others is expected at all times.
Music is to be listened to through headphones or earbuds. Cellular phones must be placed on silent.
No food or beverages (with the exception of water) are allowed in the room.
We encourage you to remove your shoes prior to entering the room.
Please keep the room clean. All personal materials are to be removed from the space after use.
Mats and carpets must be returned to their original location. No items are to be removed from the room.
This room is not intended to be used as a lounge, study room, meeting room, or for other purposes.

Room Features

Yoga mats
Floor cushions
Prayer rugs
Low lighting
Room divider/privacy screen

Bloomfield Campus Library

Group Study Rooms

Study Rooms are located on the first and second levels. Group Study Rooms are intended for Montclair State University students, faculty and staff working on academic activities.