Study Room Policy
The Library offers six small meeting rooms (“study rooms”) for casual use by one to four persons. Please note that these rooms are not soundproof and volume level during use should be considerate of neighboring users.
These rooms may be booked for up to two hours per day per applicant. A user may remain in place past that limit absent other room reservations following their end time, with the understanding that the room must be vacated on demand if a new reservation is made.
Bookings for study rooms can be made up to 7 calendar days in advance, and may not be booked with a standing day and time. Bookings will be forfeited 15 minutes past the scheduled start time if the requesting user does not appear. Reservations may be made online by selecting a room below or in person at the Reference Desk.
Pending reservations are reviewed and approved during regular library hours. Reservations placed while the library is closed will not be reviewed and approved until the next open day.
These rooms may be booked for up to two hours per day per applicant. A user may remain in place past that limit absent other room reservations following their end time, with the understanding that the room must be vacated on demand if a new reservation is made.
Bookings for study rooms can be made up to 7 calendar days in advance, and may not be booked with a standing day and time. Bookings will be forfeited 15 minutes past the scheduled start time if the requesting user does not appear. Reservations may be made online by selecting a room below or in person at the Reference Desk.
Pending reservations are reviewed and approved during regular library hours. Reservations placed while the library is closed will not be reviewed and approved until the next open day.
- In case of emergency, you must exit the library immediately.
- Your are responsible for the security of your personal property when using the study rooms.
- Failure to comply with this policy may result in a cancellation of use of the space and/or a denial of future requests.
Food Policy
The Southington Public Library strives to create a welcoming, clean, and comfortable environment for all patrons to enjoy. In line with this goal, snacks and drinks are allowed in the library in designated areas and should be consumed in a responsible and courteous manner. Food and drinks can pose a potential risk to library collections and equipment. In order to protect our resources and areas from damage, we ask that patrons act responsibly when consuming food and drinks in the library. Patrons violating this policy will be asked to remove the food and drink from the area.
Snacks and nonalcoholic beverages may be consumed by patrons seated at the work tables and in armchairs throughout the library.
Foods are limited to pre-packaged snacks, finger foods, or wrapped items that are odor-free and unlikely to leave stains. Hot, smelly, greasy, messy, or sticky foods, including, but not limited to, pizza, burgers, fries, and ice cream are not allowed.
Group meals and food delivery are not allowed in public areas except for pre-arranged and approved meetings in public meeting rooms.
No alcoholic beverages allowed. (Alcohol may be consumed at specifically authorized library functions)
Beverages must be in spill-proof containers.
Patrons are expected to take responsibility for maintaining a sanitary and pleasant environment by cleaning up after themselves and discarding all trash in receptacles provided for that purpose.
Patrons must report spills immediately to staff.
Unattended food or drinks will be discarded.
No food or drinks are allowed in the Local History Room.
Patrons will be held financially responsible for any damage caused by their food or beverages to library equipment and furnishings.
The Library staff reserves the right to ask anyone who disregards the above conditions to remove the food or drink from the building.
Approved by the Southington Public Library and Barnes Museum Board of Directors, April 14, 2025
Snacks and nonalcoholic beverages may be consumed by patrons seated at the work tables and in armchairs throughout the library.
Foods are limited to pre-packaged snacks, finger foods, or wrapped items that are odor-free and unlikely to leave stains. Hot, smelly, greasy, messy, or sticky foods, including, but not limited to, pizza, burgers, fries, and ice cream are not allowed.
Group meals and food delivery are not allowed in public areas except for pre-arranged and approved meetings in public meeting rooms.
No alcoholic beverages allowed. (Alcohol may be consumed at specifically authorized library functions)
Beverages must be in spill-proof containers.
Patrons are expected to take responsibility for maintaining a sanitary and pleasant environment by cleaning up after themselves and discarding all trash in receptacles provided for that purpose.
Patrons must report spills immediately to staff.
Unattended food or drinks will be discarded.
No food or drinks are allowed in the Local History Room.
Patrons will be held financially responsible for any damage caused by their food or beverages to library equipment and furnishings.
The Library staff reserves the right to ask anyone who disregards the above conditions to remove the food or drink from the building.
Approved by the Southington Public Library and Barnes Museum Board of Directors, April 14, 2025