The University of Arkansas Libraries support a diverse campus community, which include caregivers and their families. Thanks to a grant from the Women's Giving Circle, Mullins Library is proud to provide a space for caregivers to bring their children and access library resources. The Family Study Space is located on the second floor of Mullins Library in room 233. This room is large enough to fit 2 families, and it is encouraged that caregivers and families share this space when possible.

The Family Study Space is unlocked Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Please visit the Information Desk if you would like to use the Family Study Space outside of those hours. 

The Family Study Space includes:

• Kid-sized furniture
• Kid's books and toys
• Adult-sized tables with seating for 4
• WIFI
• There are no computers in the room, so patrons must bring their own computer devices

Guidelines for Use

• Responsibility and care for children in the Libraries resides solely with the parent or designated caregiver.
• Children may not be left unattended in the Family Study Space.
• Libraries patrons using the space without children may be asked to leave the Family Study Space to make room for patrons with small children.
• Please notify the Information Desk located on the second floor to report any broken materials or janitorial needs.

For patrons who are pumping or breastfeeding, there is a private room located in the hallway between the Children's Literacy Collection and Curriculum Materials on the west side of the second floor labeled "Mothers".

This room is open during Mullins Library open hours and is only available to one person at a time. Please visit the Information Desk if you have any questions or concerns. 

The "Mothers" Room includes:

• Large, comfortable chair
• Mini refrigerator
• Sink with soap and paper towels
• Outlets

Guidelines for Use: 

• This room is intended for pumping and breastfeeding individuals only. 
• Please clean up after yourself and leave the room ready for the next patron. 
• Notify the Information Desk located on the second floor to report any concerns. 

In collaboration with Bumpers College honors graduate Alexandra Smith, the University of Arkansas Libraries further supports our diverse campus community, including individuals who are neurodivergent and/or have sensory needs, through an all-new Calming Room. The Calming Room is located on the second floor of Mullins Library in room 234A, just south of the Children's Literacy Collection. This room is intended to be used by one individual at a time. 

The Calming Room is available during Mullins Library's open hours. The purpose of this room is to provide a space for students, faculty, and staff to have a safe place for regulation. Patrons who violate the guidelines for use may be asked to leave the space. Please notify the Information Desk located on the second floor to report broken materials or maintenance concerns.

The Calming Room includes: 

• One chair and other flexible seating. 
• Fidgets. 
• Sensory items such as scents, multiple lighting options, textured items, headphones, etc.  
• Educational infographics on sensory and regulation. 

Guidelines for Use: 

• Recommended one patron use at a time.
• Return all items to their original location.
• Do NOT remove any items belonging to the University of Arkansas Libraries.
• Throw away your trash when you leave.
• Be considerate of the materials within the space and others who may use this space in the future.