Study Hall: a place for quiet contemplation, study and work.

studyhallroomProteus Gowanus invites you to join Study Hall and use our space to work near others
in a stimulating environment filled with art, artifacts and books.

Study Hall will be open every weekday (Monday through Friday) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During Study Hall, Proteus Gowanus provides members with chairs, tables, and WiFi. Fresh coffee and occasional home-baked bread are also included. Small cubbies are provided to members for supplies and notebooks.

Other Benefits: In addition to regular access to the PG space, Study Hall members will be entitled to reduced fees (10% off) at PG events and workshops.

Membership is available on a monthly or tri-monthly basis. The Monthly rate is $50; the rate for three months is $125.

Study Hall Code of Conduct

We ask all Study Hall members to agree to maintain Study Hall’s quiet atmosphere, to avoid disturbing others and to help maintain cleanliness and order at Proteus Gowanus. All members are asked to sign the following agreement:


  • Members will conduct phone conversations in the hallway or outdoors.
  • Members will keep listening devices at a low volume so as not to disturb others nearby. .
  • Members will take their food and recycling garbage home with them as there is no garbage or recycling service at the building.
  • Proteus Gowanus reserves the right to ask members to discontinue membership if they are creating a disturbance or otherwise not adhering to the Study Hall code of conduct.

Payment

  • Members must pay in advance.
  • Membership can be purchased on a month-by-month basis at $50 per month or for a three month period for $125.
  • We accept cash, credit, checks and Visa or Mastercard.
  • Members will be asked to sign a contract at the time of payment.
  • Payment should be made at Proteus Gowanus.

Refunds

  • Fees will be refunded for cancellations made before the start date on the contract.
  • Cancellations made after the start date are non refundable.
  • If members are asked to leave, they will be refunded the remainder of their membership fee for unused days.

Study Hall will open on Monday, January 4, 2010 and will continue for three months on a trial basis. At the end of this period, Proteus Gowanus will determine the feasibility of continued Study Hall operations.