UNT Libraries Welcomes Student-Parents!

Balancing classes and parenthood is challenging enough, finding research assistance or somewhere to study shouldn't have to be!

The term student-parents refers to students who are pursuing their degrees while also parenting school-aged children. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place! Please browse this guide to see the services we offer just for you. 

• Family-Friendly Spaces - Willis offers social and collaborative floors, family-friendly workstations (first floor), a Lactation Room/Prayer Room with a changing table (152), a family restroom with a changing table (435), and soundproof study pods.
• Family Study Hours - Willis offers designated study hours for parents that includes crafts, activities, story times, snacks, and child-friendly furniture. 
• Kids Activity Kits - Student-parents can check out activity kits for their kids. Kits include books, games, and activities for ages 1-9.
• Grab & Go's - Take and Create: Student-parents can pick up a Grab & Go for their kids to create a craft and partake in fun activities!
• Resources for Student-Parents - Check out other library and campus resources for parenting and pregnant students. Check out a Family-Friendly Campus Map for UNT parents HERE.

Family-Friendly Spaces

The library offers plenty of family-friendly spaces both you and your child will be comfortable using! 

Library Noise Level Overview

Worried about bringing a lively child to the library? Don't be! While libraries are stereotyped as quiet spaces, Willis has plenty of spaces designated for activity. Click here to see a breakdown of our spaces and their noise levels.

Family Workstations

You can find (4) Family Workstations on the first floor, next to the One Button Studios, along the back wall. Family Workstations are a collaborative desk for parent and child and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Room 152 - Lactation Room and Prayer Room

Room 152 is located on the first floor of Willis in Room, facing The Spark. This space serves as a Lactation Room and as a Prayer Room, available 24/7 on a walk-in basis. This room includes a changing table, a comfortable chair, a table, and a waste bin. 

Family Bathroom

Student-parents can find a spacious gender-neutral, family restroom on the fourth floor of Willis in 435. The family restroom also includes a changing table. 

Study Spaces

Need a contained area to study with a little one? Students can reserve soundproof study pods. Click here for details on how to reserve a study pod.

Library Mall

Just in front of Willis, the Library Mall has many seating areas and water fountains to enjoy. 

Need help? Then use the library's Ask Us service. Get help from real people face-to-face, by phone, by email, or by live chat.