Study Pods
The Main Branch of the Worcester Public Library has five study pods located on the 3rd floor for quiet discussion, tutoring, virtual appointments, or studying. Study pods are available for same-day booking only. Reservation is required. Study pods can be reserved at mywpl.org (see the link below), from the kiosk on the 3rd floor, or by calling the library at 508-799-1655, ext. 3. A library card is required to book a study pod. Users who sign up online will receive a confirmation email and a link to cancel the reservation if needed.
All study pods must be reserved prior to use. Patrons are not allowed in the study pods without a proper reservation. Each study pod is equipped with one outlet, one USB port, one USB-C port, two benches, and a table.
To ensure equitable access, individuals and groups are allowed only one continuous session per day, for a maximum of two hours. Please note that if a group books a study pod, it counts as a single session, and members of the same group cannot reserve a study pod under different names to extend the session. Additionally, patrons are allowed to reserve either a study room or a study pod for only one session per day. You cannot reserve both a study room and a study pod on the same day.
- Study pods can accommodate a maximum of two people.
- Users must arrive at the scheduled time of their reservation. Late arrivals are not guaranteed a reservation.
- Users must abide by the library’s Patron Behavior Policy and will be asked to leave the study pod if they fail to comply with these rules.
- Absolutely NO FOOD or OPEN BEVERAGES are allowed.
- Sleeping in the study pods is not permitted.
- Lights must be kept on when the study pod is in use.
- Users may not leave their personal belongings unattended in the study pod. The Library is not responsible for your items.
- Excessive vacancy of the study pod during your session will result in the cancellation of your session.
- Users must plan to allow enough time for cleanup and must leave the study pod in good condition before the end of their session.
- Users must leave promptly at the end of their session.
- The use of these study pods is a privilege. Violation of the study pod rules will result in the loss of this privilege.
Users who violate these rules three times will receive a minimum 30-day ban from using these spaces. The library reserves the right to extend the ban beyond 30 days if necessary.
