Study Hubs
Book a desk at the Kildare library branches below to guarantee a place to study and work in our dedicated study areas, with free WiFi access* and power points for charging laptops and other devices.
These study spaces are available to reserve online under the terms and conditions below. Please check the individual library section for additional information and conditions particular to that branch.
- Only one day can be booked at a time
- Only adult and young adult borrowers can book study spaces
- You can only book study spaces for your own use; you may not book spaces for others using your library card details
- You must check-in with library staff when attending for your booking
- Please be on time; bookings are automatically cancelled after 30 minutes in the event of a no-show or failure to check-in
- Persistent no-shows or failure to check-in for bookings may result in a block being applied to your account preventing future study space bookings
- Please familiarise yourself with Kildare Libraries' Customer Code of Conduct
*If you are under 18, you will need parent/guardian permission on your library account to access WiFi. Please contact your local branch for more info.
Your study space bookings can be managed via your online library account; please refer to it to check and confirm upcoming bookings. Please note that confirmation emails regarding bookings are not currently available. If you are unable to attend your booking, please cancel it via the Bookings screen on your online account or by contacting the library; failure to do so may restrict your ability to make future bookings.
Additional information regarding study space booking at Athy library:
- Study slots are of 90-minute duration
- Slots can be booked a maximum of 5 days in advance
- Upstairs study spaces (1-15) are only available to adults and Leaving Certificate students in 6th Year
- Study spaces 21-26 do not have access to power points
Additional information regarding study space booking at Leixlip Library:
- Study slots are of 90-minute duration
- Slots can be booked a maximum of 5 days in advance
- Study spaces are located upstairs on the mezzanine floor of the library
- Leixlip Library is a Zero Waste building. No food is allowed, and drinks are only permitted on the premises when held in a reusable cup or bottle
Additional info regarding study space booking at Naas library:
- Study slots are three-hour, fifteen-minute (3hr 15min) duration
- Slots can be booked a maximum of 5 days in advance
- Study spaces must be vacated at least 15 mins prior to closing time
- Please leave your study area clean and tidy
- Do not leave personal items or items of value unattended
- Drinks with lids are permitted; no food to be consumed on the premises
- The study area is a quiet space and disruptive behaviour which interferes with the use of the facility by others, will result in a withdrawal of services