{"id":17796,"date":"2026-01-31T17:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T17:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/?page_id=17796"},"modified":"2026-01-31T17:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T17:42:10","slug":"study-spaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/study-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Spaces at Grainger Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\">\n<p>There are a variety of study environments across Grainger Engineering Library. Differences in noise level, lighting, food policies, seating capacity, and available amenities are listed below to help you find the study environment that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-white !sh-text-black !sh-border  \"><div><div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16191 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/lowerfloor-e1769797655228.jpg\" alt=\"Basement Study area in Grainger engineering library with round wooden tables and chairs in red and blue. Each table has a large monitor displaying 'Grainger 040 Pod 6' and 'Grainger 040 Pod 7' with images of leaves on the screens. Some tables have laptops, notebooks, and drinks. The room has carpeted floors\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/lowerfloor-e1769797655228.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/lowerfloor-e1769797655228-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/lowerfloor-e1769797655228-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/lowerfloor-e1769797655228-768x1089.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/lowerfloor-e1769797655228-1083x1536.jpg 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<h2>Lower Level\/Basement<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Noise Level:<\/strong> Noise Allowed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food Policy:<\/strong>\u00a0Food and drinks allowed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighting: <\/strong>Overhead fluorescent lights with some natural light<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Occupancy:<\/strong> 95<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reservable study Rooms:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes (<a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.library.illinois.edu\/spaces?lid=3606\">reserve a group study room<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Group study, collaborative work, and flexible seating options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n<h2>First Floor<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Noise Level:<\/strong> Noise Allowed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food Policy:<\/strong> Food and drinks allowed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighting:<\/strong> Overhead fluorescent lights with some natural light<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Occupancy: <\/strong>250<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reservable\u00a0study\u00a0Rooms:<\/strong> None<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Group\u00a0collaboration, and project-based work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16186 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/firstfloor-e1769797715682.jpg\" alt=\"First floor study area at Grainger Engineering library with tables, chairs and whiteboards. The room has carpeted floor\" width=\"478\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/firstfloor-e1769797715682.jpg 478w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/06\/firstfloor-e1769797715682-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18551 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet library reading space at Grainger Library with long wooden tables, chairs, and desk lamps arranged in rows beneath tall columns and an upper-level balcony.\" width=\"1590\" height=\"2256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744.jpg 1590w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744-768x1090.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744-1083x1536.jpg 1083w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Second-floor-e1769797793744-1443x2048.jpg 1443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n<h2>Second Floor<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Noise Level:<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW245644761 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245644761 BCX8\">Quiet only<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Food Policy:<\/strong> No food allowed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighting:<\/strong> Overhead fluorescent lights with some natural light<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Occupancy: <\/strong>564<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reservable\u00a0study\u00a0Rooms:<\/strong> None<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Silent individual study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n<h2>Third Floor<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Noise Level:<\/strong> Quiet Only<br \/>\n<strong>Food Policy:<\/strong> No food allowed<br \/>\n<strong>Lighting:<\/strong> Natural light, adjustable individual lighting, and low indirect lighting\u2014ideal for those sensitive to bright lights<br \/>\n<strong>Maximum Occupancy:<\/strong> 81<br \/>\n<strong>Reservable Rooms:<\/strong> None<br \/>\n<strong>Best For:<\/strong> Silent individual study in a low-light environment.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18561 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet library study space on the third floor of Grainger Library featuring a wooden desk and cushioned chair near a railing and bookshelves on a carpeted floor \" width=\"1668\" height=\"2363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798.jpg 1668w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798-768x1088.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798-1084x1536.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/third-floor-e1769797846798-1446x2048.jpg 1446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1668px) 100vw, 1668px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18567 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313.jpg\" alt=\"Study space at the fourth floor of Grainger library with desktop workstations and chairs with a table, and a seating area with couches near windows.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313-1085x1536.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/fourth-floor-e1769797873313-1447x2048.jpg 1447w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n<h2>Fourth Floor<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Noise Level:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Quiet Only<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food Policy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0No food allowed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lighting:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Overhead fluorescent lights with some natural light<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximum Occupancy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 313<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reservable Rooms:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Yes\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.library.illinois.edu\/spaces?lid=3606\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reserve a\u00a0study room<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best For:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Group collaboration and project-based work, with access to a reservable study rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of study 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Differences in noise level, lighting, food policies, seating capacity, and available amenities are listed below to help you find the study environment that best suits your needs. 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