Reading & Writing Spaces

Members can choose from many beautiful, comfortable, and accessible spaces to work, read, and study.

Reference Room

Open to members and the public for reading and reference. Due to renovations, the Reference Room is unavailable August 26, 2024-early spring 2025.

View of the Reference Room facing the card catalog
View of the Reference Room facing the street

Members' Room 

Chairs in the Members' Room
Couches in the Members' Room
View of the Members' Room Facing West
View of the Members' Room Facing the Windows

Individual Study Rooms

To learn more about our individual study rooms, click here. 

Study Room
Study Room

The Hornblower Room

View of the Hornblower Room facing the street.
View of the Hornblower Room facing west

The Whitridge Room

Yellow chairs in the Whitridge Room

The Stacks

Desk in the Stacks
Desk in the Stacks

The Green Alcove

The Green Alcove