To become familiar with our rules and regulations, please read the following carefully. By registering or becoming a member, you agree to comply with all of our rules and regulations listed on this page, which may be updated periodically.
Admission Rules
- Registration should be done to become a member of The Reading Square
- As a part of our registration process, we may collect following data from the members including but not limited to name, phone number, email address, purpose of joining, photograph and a copy of identity card
- We request members to share copy of their identity cards for our internal security measurements. However, we leave up-to the members to decide which ID cards they wish to share
- Our staff may get access to member’s name, phone number and photo id for verification during the entry
- Membership will be activated only after receiving the payment against the invoice
- Members are required to get their membership validated at the reception and then proceed for studies or work
- Enter your name and sign in the register kept at the reception before entering the library and after you finish your day
- Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Under no circumstances will you be eligible for a refund or be able to transfer your membership to someone else.
- Membership will remain active for the dates specified in the invoice and cannot be rescheduled or postpone
- We reserve the right to cancel membership without any refund if a member is found in breach of any of our rules and regulation outlined on this page
General Rules
- Silence to be maintained at all times and no discussions permitted in our premises including the Break Area, Balcony Area or Pantry Area. Enter, leave and work quietly.
- Our premises are under video surveillance
- While we take all measures to keep The Reading Square a silent zone, we cannot take responsibility for external factors including noise pollution from weather; construction / repair work in our building or nearby areas; or factors that are out of our control
- Personal belongings to be kept under (not on) the table
- Do not leave any personal belongings behind, we will not take any responsibility for loss or theft
- We retain the right to refuse admission to anyone from our premises including if you are a registered member
Use of Technology
- We love technology but not the distraction it brings, hence please keep all your electronic devices on silent mode at all times and use earphone/headphones while using laptops/tablets
- We provide free wi-fi to all members but cannot promise any specific speed as it depends and fluctuates based on number of users streaming at the same time
- Mobile Phone Usage Policy (Important): Although we allow mobile phones on the premises, the use of a mobile phone in any form is strictly prohibited
- Mobile Phones must be kept on silent mode at all times and must not be kept on the study desks
- Do not attend phone calls / zoom calls when you are inside the library, please step out to attend your calls
Safety and Hygiene
- Do not stick papers with tape / glue or leave sticky notes on the desks
- Smoking is not allowed in library premises, pantry area, toilets and balcony. If anyone is found smoking, he/she will be issued detention right away
- Meals and Refreshment of any kind including Tea and Coffee to be consumed in the pantry or balcony area only.
- Food and Beverages are not allowed on the study desk
- Please follow Toilet Manners while using the washrooms
- Request you to consume only vegetarian meal on our premises
- Any misconduct or rude behavior with our staff or other fellow members in the library and surrounding premises is liable to strict action
Working Hours
- All days: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (May vary based on the Covid-19 guidelines set by the state or central government)
- We may reduce our working hours on major public holidays or festivals including Diwali, New Years etc.
- Please enter and leave the premises between the working hours
Rules for Balcony / Break Area
- Balcony area is a silent zone and meant for having meals or taking breaks only
- Please do not study in this area
- Books, Tablets or Laptops are not allowed in the balcony area
- Talking or Group Discussion (especially while eating) is not allowed
- Attending personal phone calls is okay (if you are not loud)
Disclosures (Important)
- As a part of our registration process, we may collect following data from the members including but not limited to name, phone number, email address, purpose of joining, photograph and a copy of identity card
- Our staff may get access to member’s name, phone number and photo for verification during the entry
- We retain the right to cancel the membership without any refund if the member does not follow the rules of the library
- While we take all measures to keep The Reading Square a silent zone, we cannot take responsibility for external factors including noise pollution from weather or construction / repair work our building or nearby area or factors that are out of our control
- Do not leave any personal belongings behind, we will not be responsible for any loss or theft of any item including books, notebooks, stationary, electronic devices or any other personal belongings whatsoever
- We provide free wi-fi to all members but cannot promise any specific speed as it depends and fluctuates based on number of users streaming at the same time
- No smoking allowed in library premises, pantry area, toilets and balcony. If anyone is found smoking, he/she will be issued detention right away
- While we take measures to avoid spread of Covid-19 based on government guidelines, we will not take responsibility for any health issues arising due to use of our premises
- We retain the right to refuse admission to anyone from our premises including if you are a registered member
- We keep the temperature in library hall slightly on the cooler side. Please bring your own jackets / sweaters to keep yourself comfortable
QUICK FAQs
- Am I allowed to leave books and belongings?
If you have a monthly membership, we will allocate you a folder where you may leave your books behind at your own discretion. We will not take responsibility of any loss of theft.
Please DO NOT leave anything else behind, including valuables, electronic devices, pieces of clothing, etc. We have the right to dispose of or put all leftover things in a lost and found box.
- I need to attend a quick zoom call. Can I use the balcony area?
No. Our space is completely silent, and we request that you step out of our premises if you wish to attend calls.
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