Study Rooms and Quiet Areas

small room with one table and two chairs and a window

Study Rooms

Three study rooms are available on the 2nd floor:

  • First-come, first-served (no reservations)
  • Physical library card or ID required
  • No eating
  • Limit of 2 people per room
  • You get up to 2 hours, but can stay longer if no one is waiting
  • Rooms cannot be used as storage

Quiet Study Areas

Two designated quiet study areas are available on the 2nd floor:

1. Tables near the Literacy Hub:
2 large tables and chairs surrounded by book shelves
2. Tables by the windows on the east wall of library:
3 small tables with chairs next to large windows

Other Study Areas

A variety of tables and chairs are available on the 2nd floor. Many tables have USB ports and outlets.

Free wifi is available throughout the building.

Contact Us

Rochester Public Library

101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

Phone: 507-328-2300

Open Hours

Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.