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Dearborn Public Library

Rooms

Individual Study Rooms

Henry Ford Centennial Library has individual study rooms. There are 14 in total, located on the second and third floors of the library.  They are all first-come, first-served with no time limits. 

Photograph of an individual study room at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

Group Collaboration Rooms

These rooms are for collaborative study, quiet discussion or tutoring, project work, or similar activities. These rooms are for groups ranging from 2 – 10 people.  Collaboration room reservations will not be accepted, they are available first come first served, without time limit during library hours. 

  • HFCL has 7 collaboration rooms on the 3rd floor
  • Esper has 3 collaboration rooms. Rooms vary in size and occupancy
  • The rooms are locked when not in use. Staff will give access to the rooms when requested
  •  Rooms must be occupied by more than one individual at all times
    • A 15 minute grace period applies, when communicated with staff, otherwise the room will be forfeited for the remainder of the day
  • At least one person must show physical ID proving they are 18+ and they must remain in the room
  • Covered beverages are permitted in the collaboration rooms
    • At HFCL food may be enjoyed in the 1st floor cafe space
    • At Esper food may be enjoyed in approved spaces
  • The Library Code of Conduct applies to the use of the Collaboration Rooms
Photograph of a group study room at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

Specialty Rooms

Ford Room

A secluded reading room that also houses the local history materials.

Green Screen Room

Designed to accommodate a group of up to eight people, this room comes equipped with a special green painted wall for video manipulation.

Quiet Reflection Room

Henry Ford Centennial Library also has a room set aside for quiet reflection. This Reflection Room is on the 3rd floor and serves as a space for quiet reflection in order to promote mental and physical health and well-being. There are certain guidelines for the use of this room, which are posted. Contact library staff for more information.

Quiet Study Room

This larger communal room is dedicated to quiet sutdy. The walls of the room are equipped with individual study carrels, each with dedicated outlets.

Nursing Room

Know as the Nursing Nook, this is a private room available first-come first-serve for parents located in the Youth Services area on the 2nd floor.

New Large Room Reservation Procedure

Beginning February 1, 2025 booking our large conference spaces or auditorium will result in a fee, with discounts available for partnered organization events. Additional costs for tech support, cleanup, and security will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Partner Organizations

In order to qualify as a Partner Organization the following criteria must be met:

  • All events must be open to the public or open for anyone to join in
  • Usage of these rooms must involve cultural, educational,  or intellectual activities
  • Reservation must be made 4+ months in advance to allow for inclusion in our program guide and marketing materials
  • Program must be approved by library administration

Conference Rooms (Groups of 10+)

Henry Ford Centennial Library and Esper Branch Library have rooms available for community programs.  The maximum capacity of these rooms range from 30 – 50 individuals, and have the following amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Mounted Screens
  • Modular seating and tables
  • White Boards

These large conference rooms must be booked for a minimum of 2 hours, with additional time being assessed in 30 minute intervals.  Please fill out the form below for a quote and availability options.

Photograph of one of the conference rooms at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

Auditorium

The Henry Ford Centennial Library has a newly renovated 163 seat auditorium with the following amenities:

  • Presentation Platform
  • 7 ADA Companion Chairs
  • Podium
  • Wireless Microphones
  • Stereo Sound System
  • Digital Projector and Screen
  • Wifi

The auditorium must be booked for a minimum of 3 hours, with additional time being assessed in 1 hour intervals.  Please fill out the form below for a quote and availability options.

    Photograph of the auditorium at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

    Please fill out the form below to begin the process of reserving a space for your group of 10 or more.  Please be aware that this form represents a request and does not guarantee that a space will be available.  Once submitted, a staff member will be in touch with you through the contact information provided below.  A room reservation is not considered complete and approved until you have received a confirmation email with your room details included. 

    • You must be 18 or older to make a room reservation
    • By submitting the form below you agree to be present and responsible for the condition of the room
    • Reservations must be requested at least 30 days in advance
    • Reservations must be made during the operating hours of the library
    • Exceptions may be considered for approval by library administration
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