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Room Reservations

To reserve a room, you will need:

  • A valid HCPL library card number with PIN
  • A valid email address

You are allowed up to two active reservations on your account. Note that selling of goods or services is not allowed in rooms.

Room Reservation Policies


Find a room at:

Reservation Steps

  1. Select a library location above.
  2. Select a start time in the availability grid. Available times are shown in green. Click Info for more information about a room.
  3. Select an end time from the dropdown below the grid.
  4. Click Log In to Continue and sign in with your library card number and PIN.
  5. Review the policies and complete the request form. Click Submit my Request.
  6. Depending on the room type, you will receive a notification email.
    1. Study Room bookings are immediately confirmed.
    2. Meeting Room, Conference Room, Digital Media Lab, and One Button Recording Studio bookings must be approved by staff. The first email will state that your reservation is pending approval. You will be notified again when staff have approved your request.

After Reservation

If your plans change and/or you no longer need the reserved space, please contact your library to make changes or use the notification email to cancel so others may use the room.

Questions? Contact your library.


Digital Media Labs (DML) are self-serve and open to all on most days. Reservation is generally not required. Check the Open Lab Hours Calendar for availability. For additional information about the DML, visit our website.

If you need the entire room as a secluded space to work on a digital media project, please follow the Reservation Steps above. The Digital Media Labs are available at Fairfield, Libbie Mill, Tuckahoe, Twin Hickory, and Varina libraries.

Event Calendars

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Upcoming Events

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Meena Dasgupta, an E-RYT 500 hours Traditional/Chair Yoga Instructor and Continuing Education Provider by Yoga Alliance, invites you to gentle, low impact chair yoga sessions with dance. These...  More
Date:
Sat Oct 10th 2026
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:
TW Meeting Room, Twin Hickory Area Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Health & Wellness  
Registration has closed.
Unlock your artistic potential in this hands-on workshop designed for all skill levels. In this two-part series, learn the fundamental skills of pencil sketching, with a special focus on blending and...  More
Date:
Sat Oct 10th 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:
FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Fairfield Area Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Art & Craft  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!
Ancient Egypt, and specifically mummies, have offered highly creative inspiration for feature films. This presentation by Trent Nicholas, Film and Media Resources Coordinator at the VMFA, will provide...  More
Date:
Sat Oct 10th 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:
LM Meeting Room, Libbie Mill Area Library
Audience:
  Adults     Teen - High (Grade 9-12)  
Categories:
  History & Culture     Lectures & Talks  

LEGO Builders

In-Person
Best for ages 3 and up. Your imagination is the limit as you build creations out of LEGO bricks. Books and challenge cards will be available for inspiration.
Date:
Sat Oct 10th 2026
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
SA Meeting Room, Sandston Branch Library
Audience:
  Elementary - Early (Grade K-2)     Pre-Readers (Infants - 5 years/Preschool)     Elementary - Upper (Grade 3-5)  
Categories:
  Family Friendly     Games & Gathering  
Spending too much time on your phone? Interested in finding other ways to enjoy your time? Try creating an analog activity bag! Various craft items and activities will be available for participants to...  More
Date:
Sat Oct 10th 2026
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
TU Meeting Room, Tuckahoe Area Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Games & Gathering     Health & Wellness  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!