Q. Can I bring food and drink into the Library?

Food and Drink Policy

Food and drink pose a potential risk to library collections, equipment, and furnishings. We therefore ask that you act responsibly when consuming food and drink in the library, and respectfully remove food if asked by staff and librarians.

• Covered drink and packaged snacks are permitted in the Library Reading Room and study areas on the first and second floors.
• No meals, messy, sticky, greasy, or aromatic foods are allowed (e.g., sandwiches, pasta, pizza, salads, soup).
• Please report spills to Library staff immediately.
• Covered beverages in non-spill containers ONLY are permitted at the Information Commons.
• Food or drinks of any kind are NOT permitted in the Computing Labs, including:
  • Communication and Media Studies Lab (LIB 200)
  • Digital Arts Lab (LIB 220)