The university library provides a variety of study spaces to suit different needs. Silent areas are available for focused, individual work, while quiet zones offer a balanced environment with minimal distractions. For group work and discussion, open collaborative spaces are designed to support teamwork and idea-sharing.
Bookable rooms are available for meetings, group study sessions, and presentations, equipped with whiteboards and screens to help facilitate your work.
To secure a space that suits your needs, check availability and book online in advance.
Study Spaces
Main Library
Opening hours are:
24 hours
Bank holidays & vacation
Wed 24 Dec 2025
To close at 16:00
Thur 25 Dec 2025
Closed
Fri 26 Dec 2025 - Thurs 1 Jan 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Closed
The main Library is located at the heart of central campus and everyone is welcome. Spread over 5 floors, it provides:
Over 1 million books and print materials – Find out more about using the collection
Accessible Study Rooms – These bookable rooms are open to students registered with disability services
Breathing Space – This relaxation room is a place for quiet reflection and a break from study
A place to refresh and refocus on your own self, you can take a breath in a tranquil setting without having to leave the building
Some of the Library’s Library community events supporting wellbeing take place here, and it also houses some of the Library’s leisure reading collection
Study Lounge – You will find this space tucked behind the Welcome Point on the first floor of the Library
You may take cold food, hot drinks, and your work into this area
Use the comfy seats and enjoy the view of Library Road
This is a collaborative zone, but please moderate your noise levels
Eating Place - This area is found on the ground floor near Café Library and is a dedicated study space
Wolfson Research Exchange - is located in the Library on the Floor 3
Please tidy away after yourself and respect the study needs of those around you in all of our spaces.
Wolfson Research Exchange
Opening hours are:
24 hours
Bank holidays & vacation
Wed 24 Dec 2025
To close at 16:00
Thurs 25 Dec 2025
Closed
Fri 26 Dec 2025 - Thurs 1 Jan 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Closed
The Wolfson Research Exchange is on the Floor 3 Extension of the Library. It is a community space and study space for researchers at Warwick and provides:
Small kitchen area - dispensing hot and cold water with complimentary tea, coffee and sugar (hot food is not permitted)
PCs - as well as print, scan and copy machines
Wolfson Research Exchange - is located in the Library on the Floor 3
Biomed Grid
Opening hours are:
Mon - Sun
08:00 - 00:00 (Midnight)
Bank holidays & vacation
Wed 24 Dec 2025 - Thurs 1 Jan 2026
Closed
Fri 3 Apr 2026 - Mon 6 Apr 2026
Closed
The BioMed Grid is located in the Medical School building on Gibbet Hill campus. It is for all students based at Gibbet Hill, and provides:
Book collection - The books in the BioMed Grid are available to use whilst studying in the space but they cannot be taken away for use at home
Study space - The BioMed Grid is a flexible and informal space for individual or group study, tailored specifically to the needs of Biological Sciences and Medical Students
PCs - as well as print, scan and copy machines
Learning Grid Rootes
*Unavailable until the 9th October 2025
Opening hours are:
Mon - Sun
08:00 - 22:00
Bank holidays & vacation
Wed 24 Dec 2025 - Thurs 1 Jan 2026
Closed
Fri 3 Apr 2026 - Mon 6 Apr 2026
Closed
Sat 20 June 2026 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
Closed
The Learning Grid Rootes is located at the heart of central campus near the Piazza, and is open to all Warwick students. It provides:
Study space for you to study collaboratively on campus. Rootes also hosts cultural events and Library community wellbeing events
The Learning Grid at University House is located at the edge of central campus, nearest to Westwood Campus. It provides:
Study spaces - Learning Grid University House comprises a study zone, offering flexible and informal spaces for group or individual study. quiet and collaborative areas
Accessible Study Room - These bookable rooms are open to students registered with Disability Services
The Postgrad Hub is located in Junction. The space is specifically for our postgraduate community and provides:
Study space
Accessible Study Room - This bookable room is open to students registered with Disability Services
Bookable space - The Postgrad Hub has facilities for independent and group study, presentations, meetings and workshop
Relaxation space - In addition to its study areas, the Postgrad Hub also acts as an informal space to chat and socialise with peers, with a relaxation room for you to get some space away from your study to recharge and refresh PCs - as well as print, scan and copy machines
Creative Community Place (formerly the Teaching Grid) is a flexible space on Floor 2 of the Main Library that provides opportunities for experimentation and innovation in teaching methods.
Wolfson Research Exchange seminar rooms provide a space to collaborate and present research outputs.
Wolfson Research Exchange can be found inside the Library on the Floor 3 Extension. It is accessible via card access to all research students and staff.
Teaching and Learning Space (formerly the Co-Creation Space) on Floor 2 of the Main Library offers a flexible room for more traditional teaching and learning activities where students and staff can make use of the flexible furniture to create the perfect environment.
Gathering Space is a welcoming venue on Floor 2 of the Main Library designed to host events that foster connection across the university and the wider civic community.
Visit the central Study Spaces page to find alternative spaces and facilities across campus including opening times, places to study, eat and drink and more.