Chatswood Library Quiet Pod

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The Quiet Pod at Chatswood Library is a soundproof space ideal for focusing on individual work, or for taking virtual meetings.

Quiet Pod features

  • Sound insulation.
  • Height-adjustable stool.
  • Height-adjustable table.
  • Footrests.
  • 1 x power point.
  • 1 x USB-C charging point.
  • Adjustable ventilation.
  • Embedded lighting optimised for video meetings.

Quiet Pod capacity

The Quiet Pod has capacity for one person.

Booking times

You can book the Quiet Pod within Chatswood Library's regular opening hours.

All bookings are for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours per day.

Booking fee

If you are a Willoughby City Library member, you can book the Quiet Pod for free.

If you are not a Library member, you must pay a booking fee of $2.50 per 30 minutes.

Joining the Library is free and available to all NSW residents. 

Bookings must be paid for before using the Quiet Pod. You can pay for your booking at Chatswood Library's Welcome Desk. All Council services and facilities are cashless.

How to book

If your booking date is within 2 business days, please do one of the following:

  • call the library on 02 9777 7900
  • speak to a staff member in-person at Chatswood Library.

If your booking date is in more than 2 business days, please do one of the following:

  • call the library on 02 9777 7900
  • speak to a staff member in-person at Chatswood Library
  • email the Library at library@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
  • submit your enquiry by completing the Quiet Pod at Chatswood Library form.

Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance. Please allow sufficient time before your booking to check in at the Welcome Desk.

Conditions of Quiet Pod bookings

  • Adhere to capacity limits.
  • One booking per person per day.
  • You must be 16 years or older to use the Quiet Pod.
  • Check in with library staff before using the Quiet Pod.
  • If applicable, payments must be made before using the Quiet Pod.
  • Bookings are forfeited if you do not arrive within 10 minutes of the booking start time.
  • Paid bookings are not refundable.
  • Lidded or bottled drinks are welcome, no food is to be consumed within the library.
  • Do not move furniture.
  • All hirers must abide by the Terms and conditions of hire(PDF, 793KB).
  • Follow the Behaviour in the Library guidelines.
  • The Library reserves the right to accept or refuse any or all applications for bookings.
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