Algonquin College Library and Study Spaces: Ottawa and Pembroke
Algonquin has a library at each campus. The Ottawa library is in the DARE District, and one silent room stays open 24/7.
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Where the libraries are and when they're open
Both libraries close on statutory holidays. Some study spaces stay open longer than the staffed desk, as the sections below explain.
| Library | Location | Staffed hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Campus Library | Room C350, DARE District (Building C), 1385 Woodroffe Ave. | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 613-727-4723, ext. 5834, library@algonquincollege.com |
| Pembroke Campus (Kathleen and F. Allan Huckabone Library) | Room 145, 1 College Way | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 613-735-4700, ext. 2707, illpemb@algonquincollege.com |
Ottawa study spaces by noise level
Pick the room that matches how quiet you need it. Audible audio isn't allowed, even in the collaborative space, so bring headphones.
| Space | Noise rule and access |
|---|---|
| Silent Study Room, C365 | No talking. Open 24/7 |
| Collection Room II, C361 | Quiet study, no food. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Collaborative Space, C350 | Group work and low-volume talk, with some individual seats |
| Drop-in carrels | Individual study with power and USB-C charging, first come, first served |
- Accessible desks have adjustable heights, ergonomic furniture and assistive technology.
- Technology areas have desktop computers, printers and charging stations.
Booking an Ottawa meeting room
Student meeting rooms are for groups of two or more. You can book up to 24 hours ahead, for up to two hours a day. Rooms are on the second and third floors of the DARE District, with more on the second floor of the ACCE building.
Booking has three steps. Submit a request online, confirm it from the email link within 15 minutes, then use the code from that email to check in at the QR code on the room door. The booking page gives 15 minutes for that step too.
- DARE District rooms seat 5 to 13 people. C264 is the largest, at 13.
- The Presentation Studio, C262, has presentation technology and a green wall for rehearsing or recording. Book it separately through the library's booking system.
Pembroke study spaces
The main level, room 145, is open during staffed hours and has silent carrels, quiet seating by the windows, computers, a printer and a light therapy lamp. The upper level is open whenever the campus is. You reach it by the main stairwell or elevators, not from inside the library.
- Three group study rooms on the upper level, 203, 204 and 205, are for groups only. Book them online.
- The Assistive Technology Meeting Room, 145c, seats one to six. Students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning get priority. Anyone else can book it for up to two hours a day, same day only, at the main desk.
- Pembroke students can get a free Pembroke Public Library membership with their AC Card and proof of address, at 237 Victoria Street.
Research help and tutoring
Library staff offer brief research consultations and database help during office hours, through a contact form or by appointment. In the Fall term, the Ottawa Research Desk takes drop-ins from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
The askON live chat is staffed by Ontario library staff. It runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
For writing, ESL or math help, the Student Learning Centre offers one-on-one tutoring and coaching. At Pembroke, you can book a coach in the Student Support Lab, 145b, up to two weeks ahead.
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Sources and updates
This independent guide summarizes the official information linked below. Prices, dates, hours and access rules can change; check the relevant Algonquin page before making a decision.