Family Study Room

The Family Study Room in the Library is a dedicated study space designed for University of Surrey students with children. Here you can work and study in a family-friendly, secure space alongside your children.

About the room

The space features a study area as well as a variety of comfortable furniture suitable for both adults and children, along with a selection of toys, books and small games. 

Beautiful wall decorations from our Archives and Special Collections showcase illustrations from E.H. Shepard’s Winnie-the-Pooh. While the area is designed with students who have children up to 12 years old in mind, children of all ages are welcome.

You must register and have an induction before you can use the room, please see details below.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the room?

The room is located on Level 2 of the Library, accessed via the orange staircase or lift. The room is located close to accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. 

What is in the room?

The room has a large adult study desk and computer, as well as comfortable seating and a coffee table. Most of the room is dedicated space for children to relax and play in, with a wide range of books, toys, two activity tables, bean bags and a play den available for use.

Who can use the room?

The room can be used by any student with children registered at the University of Surrey. You can also bring a nominated guest with you when you visit with your child. Details are available in the terms and conditions below.

How do I register?

Before you can use the room, you need to register with us, have an induction to the room and sign our Terms and Conditions. 

This is so we can ensure the safe and smooth running of the space. 

Book onto an induction session

Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Risk Assessment (PDF) 

Do I need to book the room?

The room is limited to one family at a time, so you will need to book each time you wish to use the room. Once you have had your induction, booking instructions will be provided to you. 

Bookings can be for up to four hours at a time, two months in advance, but can be extended if there are no other bookings immediately afterwards. You can also email library staff who can support you making a booking at library@surrey.ac.uk.

  • Family study room
    Children's toys, books, table and chairs.
  • Family study room
    Children's play area and books
  • Adult seating with children's play area behind
    Adult seating beside children's play area
  • Family study room close up of den
    Family study room close-up of den

We’d love your feedback

If you would like to comment on your experience of the Family Study Room or make suggestions on how we can develop the space, please email library@surrey.ac.uk.

Other support for students with children

The Library also provides click and post and click and collect services for book materials, which you may find useful. 

About the illustrations

*The illustrations in this room are from the Archives and Special Collections Department based in the Library. 

The University of Surrey holds collections related to the illustrator E.H. Shepard, most renowned for illustrating Winnie-the-Pooh. The collections include: his personal archive, which is rich in artwork, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs and more; The Shepard Trust Archive, with a strong focus on his time as an officer in WWI and illustrations for a range of publications; and the HarperCollins Publishers Limited Collection, which is on long term loan to the University. 

This last collection includes the original hand-coloured illustrations for the first colour editions of Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner as well as The Wind in the Willows. 

We are grateful to The Shepard Trust and publisher Harper Collins, the copyright owners of these illustrations, for granting permission to use the artwork and text to decorate this room.

Archive references: EGM/2/74; EGM/2/78/1 & EGM/2/78/2; EGM/1/19/1 & EGM/1/19/2

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