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The Libraries offer a wide variety of spaces across our locations -- search, filter, or browse to find one that meets your needs.
Note: The Libraries have other useful spaces, and we're actively working to add them to this new page. Check back soon to find more!
Art Library Seminar Room
Located on the second floor of the Art Library, just past the graduate student lounge. This room can be booked by UMD users for a variety of activities, with priority given to faculty, staff, and graduate students in the Studio Art, Art History, and Sociology departments. Please ask the front desk to unlock the room.
Activities: Group Study, Host Event, In-person Meeting / Interview, Presentation Practice
Capacity: 10 people
Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable
- Group work is encouraged
- Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
- Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay
Portico
Request | Find it on the Floor Map
This covered outdoor space has 7 tables with chairs and offers a great view of McKeldin mall. It can be reserved by library partners and campus administrators for special events, either on its own or together with the Portico Room. When there are no scheduled events, students are welcome to study here on a first come, first served basis. Learn more about its reservation policy and fees.
Activities: Group Study, Host Event, Individual Study
Capacity: 29 people seated
Features: First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable
- Group work is encouraged
- Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
- Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay
Portico Room
Request | Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2109)
This moderately sized room has 8 round tables with 4 chairs each and access to the Portico, a covered outdoor space. It can be reserved by library partners and campus administrators for events such as lectures, group discussions, and receptions. When there are no scheduled events, students are welcome to study here on a first come, first served basis. Learn more about the room's reservation policy, including set-up options and fees.
Activities: Group Study, Host Event, Individual Study
Capacity: 32 people seated; 60 people standing
Features: Electrical Outlets, First Come First Served, Food / Drink Allowed, Monitor with HDMI Connection, Reservable, Whiteboard / Blackboard
- Group work is encouraged
- Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
- Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay
Special Events Room
Request | Find it on the Floor Map (Room #6137)
A large, bright room that can be reserved for a variety of events, such as lectures, workshops, and receptions. Learn about the room's reservation policy, including set-up options, equipment, and fees.
Activities: Host Event
Capacity: 130 people seated; 200 people standing
Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Reservable
- Group work is encouraged
- Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
- Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay
TLC Workshop & Meeting Room
Request | Find it on the Floor Map (Room # 2105)
This space is ideal for large group study and meetings as well as group media viewing.
Activities: Group Study, Host Event, In-person Meeting / Interview, Media Viewing
Capacity: Groups with a minimum of 8 and maximum of 35
Features: Electrical Outlets, Food / Drink Allowed, Monitor with HDMI Connection, Reservable
- Group work is encouraged
- Frequent and energetic conversation is expected
- Cell phone calls and virtual meetings at a normal volume okay