Thousand Oaks, CA

How to Reserve Business Centers with your Thousand Oaks Library Card

1. Choose a Business Center location to start the reservation process.

• Select the appropriate location to begin the reservation:

Newbury Park Library Business Center

Grant R. Brimhall Library Business Center

2. Click on Go to Date. Navigate to the desired reservation date.

3. Choose the desired time slot highlighted in green. In this example, the time requested is 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., highlighted in yellow.

4. Set Reservation End Time

• Use the drop-down menu under the timeline to select the end time.
• Example: Reservation could be from 1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Reservation Limits:
  • Up to 3 hours per day
  • Up to 6 bookings per month
  • Bookings are allowed up to 30 days in advance

5. Select Continue.

6. Review Booking Details and User Agreement, and select Continue. 

• Read the User Agreement, then click "Continue."

7. Complete the Booking Form with your library card number and PIN.

• Enter the required information.
• Click "Submit My Request."

8. Logout of your account.

9. You will receive a confirmation email with a Check In code and SmartLock PIN.

Day of Reservation

1. When you arrive for your reservation, use the Check In code in your confirmation email to check-in. The reservation will be canceled if you do not show up within 15 minutes of the scheduled reservation. 

2. Use the SmartLock PIN to unlock the Business Center door.

3. Check out the room with staff at the Reference Desk after your booking ends.