Family-Friendly Room

The Family-Friendly Room is a reservable space located on the lower level near the central staircase.

The room has child-sized furniture, computers for children with educational software, drawing surfaces, and toys for children’s use. Children of all ages are welcome in all public areas of the library; any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

What we provide

Computer with monitor
Printer (black and white only; with USB connector to print from a laptop)
Monitors (2) with USB connector for use with a laptop
Whiteboards and markers
Child-sized furniture, computer with educational software, and toys

Restrooms with baby changing stations are located on each floor near the central staircase. A lactation room is located on the first floor in the Library Learning Commons area. The children’s book collection is located on Tier 1.

Using the Family-Friendly Room

People caring for children can use the family-friendly room.

You can reserve the room for up to 4 hours each day.

You are responsible for the children in the room. You should not leave children or belongings in the room unattended.

The room is not soundproof. Keep noise to a moderate level.

Up to 8 people can use the room at one time, two caregivers and six children.

Speak with someone at the Main Desk on the first floor if you have questions.

At the end of your visit, return the toys to their containers and wipe down surfaces to leave it for the next person.

University partners

We partnered with Student Government, Graduate and Professional Student Senate, University Worklife and Family Services, and the ISU Daily to offer the family-friendly space in Parks Library for ISU students, faculty, and staff with children. We recognize the needs parents face while studying, researching, and using library resources, including the need for child-friendly spaces on campus where they can work with their children nearby.