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Library Spaces

The library has a space for you! We offer a great variety, ranging from configurable furniture in collaborative spaces to quiet, individual study rooms. In addition, specific rooms can be reserved for events, group study, or group study with conferencing technology.

Reservable Rooms

These rooms are larger than group study spaces and can be used to host larger campus events such as public presentations or specialized class instruction. Schedules for these rooms are visible via the Macalester College Campus Reservations tool. To log in use your Macalester College credentials. To reserve a room please fill out the Request a Reservable Library Space form.

Events may be scheduled in the library during library open hours. We ask that Mac community members explore all other campus venue options before requesting an early open for our spaces. Please read our Early Entry Room Reservation Policy for more details.

Harmon Room

Harmon Room
Check availability: EMS Web App. Then, use the Request a Reservable Space form for campus events.

Reading Room – 111

Reading Room 111

Check availability: EMS Web App. Then, use the Request a Reservable Space form for campus events.

Active Learning Classroom – 250

Active Learning 250

Check availability: EMS Web App. Then, use the Request a Reservable Space form for campus events.

Barbara B. Davis SPACE Room – 309

Barbra B Davis

Check availability: EMS Web App. Then, use the Request a Reservable Space form for campus events.

Group Study Spaces in the Library

The library has numerous group study spaces available to Macalester students, staff, and faculty only: Reserve a study space in the Library form

Study Days/ Finals Week

We follow campus policy for booking reservable spaces during study days and finals.

  • Study Day 1: We will accept reservations for optional events that cannot reasonably be held at other times in the semester, providing the the event’s purpose and attendance number are unlikely to impede student study outside the room.
  • Study Day 2: No activities may be scheduled.
  • Finals Week: Requests for space will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.