Quiet Pod

The Quiet Pod

The Quiet Pod at Ryde Library is a one person soundproof space, ideal for taking short phone calls and virtual meetings, or focusing on individual work for up to 2 hours at a time.

Quiet Pod Features

  • Sound insulation
  • Ergonomic height-adjustable stool and table
  • Footrest
  • 1 x power point and 1 x USB-C charging port
  • Optimised lighting for video meetings
  • Adjustable ventilation

Quiet Pod Capacity

The Quiet Pod has capacity for one person.

Booking Times

Library members can book the Quiet Pod within Ryde Libraries opening hours, for a maximum of 2 hours per person, per day.

How to Book

Bookings can be made by library members 16 years or over, and up to 7 days in advance. To make a booking:

  • call the library on 9952 8352
  • speak to a staff member in-person at Ryde Library

Please arrive 10 minutes early to your booking to check-in at the library service desk. If you are later than 15 minutes from the start time of your booking, your booking time will be forfeited, and open up for other library members to book.

Conditions of Use

  • Quiet Pod bookings are available within Ryde Libraries opening hours
  • You must be 16 years or over to use the Quiet Pod
  • Bookings are available for a maximum of 2 hours per person, per day
  • No food or drink is allowed within the Quiet Pod. Bottled water is accepted.
  • You must check in with staff on arrival to confirm your booking
  • Bookings will be forfeited if you are later than 15 minutes from the start of your booking
  • Bookings are prioritised, if you do not have a booking or have exceeded a booking, you may be asked to vacate
  • The Library reserves the right to accept or refuse any or all applications for bookings that don’t meet our conditions of use
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