Study Rooms

The Library offers the use of small Study Rooms at no charge.

• Reservations are required and can be made up to 24 hours prior to an available session. Reservations further in advance cannot be made.
• Study Room Reservations will require a library card and PIN to book the room.
• Individuals may use Study Rooms for a maximum of two hours per day. This includes individuals who use a room as part of a group.
• If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your reservation, the room is subject to being released for use by others.

Meeting and Collaboration Rooms

The Library offers the use of Meeting and Collaboration rooms by non-profit or not-for-profit organizations and government or public education agencies for activities of a civic, cultural, or educational nature that are consistent with the Library’s mission. Meeting rooms are not available for purely social purposes, or for the benefit of private individuals or commercial concerns.

• A $35.00 non-refundable maintenance fee is charged for each 2-hour reservation of a Meeting or Collaboration room.
  • Students may use Collaboration Rooms at no charge for school-related activities.
  • Multiple 2-hour reservations can be made for activities needing more than two hours when the room is not in use.
• Meeting and Collaboration Rooms will require a library card and PIN to book the room. You can create a library card HERE – registration must be completed in-person at a branch before you will be able to access the room.
• A reservation is not confirmed until payment is made. A request may be entered into the calendar on a ‘pending status.’ Customers then have seven days to make payment or lose their reservation. Payments are made online. For alternate payment methods, contact 770-978-5154.
• Reservations for less than seven days in advance must be paid before being entered into the calendar.
• Allow 48 hours response time for all Meeting and Collaboration Room reservation requests. Same-day requests for Meeting and Collaboration Rooms are not accepted.
• The $35 maintenance fee is refundable if notice is given prior to the start of the reservation. To reschedule, contact 770-978-5154.
• Library logos may NOT be used to market, promote, or advertise programs held in library meeting spaces.
• The library reserves the right to revoke permission for the use of any meeting room.

Please see the Meeting/Community Rooms Policy for information on eligibility and expectations for groups seeking to use library meeting space.

The Library’s meeting and community rooms may be reserved up to 90 days in advance. Regular meeting times are not guaranteed. For questions, please call 770-978-5154.

You can manage your room bookings at https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/myreservations.

Learning Labs

The Learning Labs provide an opportunity for users to create and share digital content. The Learning Labs offer free access to hardware and software for video, music, photography, STEAM, maker, and design projects.

Learning Labs are intended for digital projects only.

The labs are not for general computing activities such as word processing, online interviews, internet browsing, or general studying or group meetings. The Library offers the use of Learning Labs at no charge during regular open branch hours.

Room Types

Learning Labs room reservations include:

• Makerspaces: rooms with fabrication equipment, such as 3D printers, sewing machines, cricut makers, etc.
• Sewing Studios: rooms with only sewing equipment.
• Recording Studios: rooms with recording equipment, such as audio recording devices, video cameras, tripods, lighting equipment, headphones, etc.
  • Recording Studios may be split into Video Recording Studios and Audio Recording Studios.

Reservation Rules

• Reservations should be made using our online registration page and may be made up to two weeks in advance. To ensure fair access, consecutive reservations are unavailable at this time. A library card and PIN is required to book the space.
• A reservation is for two hours; a one-hour extension is permitted if no one is waiting.
• Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. After that, the Learning Lab may be made available to others.
• Learning Lab accommodates individuals or groups of up to 6 people.
• Gwinnett County Public Library reserves the right to cancel reservations as needed.
• Gwinnett County Public Library uses the Learning Lab for library-sponsored projects. These projects may be given priority in reservations.
• Should you require staff assistance during your session, you must fill out this form to Book-a-Librarian before booking a Learning Lab.
• Learn more about what each specific Learning Lab offers here.