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The booking system for city libraries with rooms, labs, and courses

Manage learning spaces, group rooms, workstations, makerspace equipment, and workshops centrally. Automate access, check-ins, payments, and reporting across all locations.

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A teenager carefully lifts a freshly printed red model from the 3D printer and compares it to a sketch. A mentor smiles and quietly offers suggestions. The room is filled with workbenches equipped with tools. Warm afternoon light streams through the window. The scene exudes focus and creativity.

In a bright group room, a study group leans over open books and notes. Simple schedules hang on the glass wall. A librarian briefly peeks in and points to a free table. Everything feels calm, organized, and inviting.

A librarian is explaining to a small group how to thread a sewing machine. Hands reach for fabric samples, with a tape measure and chalk lying on the table. A simple poster announces the workshop. The atmosphere is friendly and focused.

Less coordination, more time for your program

Without centralized booking, you're juggling calendars, phone lists, and keys, making it easy to lose track.

Double bookings and underutilized resources

Without clear rules, reservations collide and places remain unused. This wastes program time, frustrates users, and obstructs planning.

High administrative effort around registrations and no-shows

Waitlists, cancellations, and reminders occupy staff, although much can be automated. Transparent processes and consistent information on-site are lacking.

Everything for spaces, workstations, devices, and software

Manage resources, access, and classes centrally, integrate calendars, and gain reliable data for management and promotion.

Smartly manage rooms, workspaces, and equipment

Make learning spaces, zones, shared desks, and makerspace equipment intuitively findable, and prevent conflicts through rules and dependencies.

Booking page with categories, filters, and locations
Interactive 3D room planner for zones, seats, and studios
Smart availability and multiple availabilities without double bookings

Discover room and resource booking

In a quiet learning area, an employee arranges chairs and tables in clearly defined zones. A sign indicates the room name and times. Next door, a small studio is being prepared with microphones. The areas appear organized and flexible for use. Everything conveys structure and tranquility.

A group quietly opens the glass door to a seminar room, while a small door sign displays the current occupancy. Chairs are set up, and a tech cart waits against the wall. The scene appears organized and ready to go. Everyone arrives on time and immediately finds their place.

Effortlessly automate access and check-in

Ensure clear, documented access without the chaos of keys and minimize no-shows through timely on-site check-ins.

Smart locks with scheduled access
QR check-in and automatic release when absent
Door and room displays with live occupancy and extensions

Discover Check-in

Registrations, waiting lists, and payments in flow

Seamlessly process registrations up to participation and make fees transparent.

Automatic waitlist and appointment reminders
Payments and legally compliant invoices
Custom cancellation policies based on offer type

Automate payments

In a workshop room, a course instructor arranges materials on a large table: laptops, notebooks, and small toolkits. A small group takes their seats, nodding in anticipation. A flipchart displays the course title. The atmosphere is focused, friendly, and well-prepared.

In a meeting room, the library management sits with a small team. Printouts with simple diagrams are spread on the table, colorful markers highlighting trends. Everyone calmly discusses occupancy and target groups. The scene reflects structure, transparency, and shared focus.

Metrics, Compliance, and SSO under control

Receive robust reports for management and funding and comply with data protection regulations effortlessly.

Dashboard and automatic exports for BI
Custom deletion periods, documents, and consents
SSO and role-based permissions for teams and partners

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How to use anny in the city library

Makerspace and Community Lab Booking with Qualifications
Record briefings and qualification certificates before booking equipment. Manage time slots and multiple slots fairly. Grant time-controlled access via smart locks and reliably log usage.
Self-Service for Learning and Collaboration Spaces
Offer self-service booking with check-in at the room display or via QR code. Automatically release no-show bookings and increase occupancy. Receive reports on usage by time, location, and target groups.
Efficiently Manage Workshops, Courses, and Briefings
Easily set participant limits, waiting lists, and recurring appointments without extra effort. Collect fees directly and send invoices automatically. Send reminders to reduce no-shows.

Makerspace and Community Lab Booking with Qualifications
Record briefings and qualification certificates before booking equipment. Manage time slots and multiple slots fairly. Grant time-controlled access via smart locks and reliably log usage.
Self-Service for Learning and Collaboration Spaces
Offer self-service booking with check-in at the room display or via QR code. Automatically release no-show bookings and increase occupancy. Receive reports on usage by time, location, and target groups.
Efficiently Manage Workshops, Courses, and Briefings
Easily set participant limits, waiting lists, and recurring appointments without extra effort. Collect fees directly and send invoices automatically. Send reminders to reduce no-shows.

Makerspace and Community Lab Booking with Qualifications
Record briefings and qualification certificates before booking equipment. Manage time slots and multiple slots fairly. Grant time-controlled access via smart locks and reliably log usage.
Self-Service for Learning and Collaboration Spaces
Offer self-service booking with check-in at the room display or via QR code. Automatically release no-show bookings and increase occupancy. Receive reports on usage by time, location, and target groups.
Efficiently Manage Workshops, Courses, and Briefings
Easily set participant limits, waiting lists, and recurring appointments without extra effort. Collect fees directly and send invoices automatically. Send reminders to reduce no-shows.

Industry Insights

How Digital Booking Strengthens the City Library

Digital Self-Booking has become the expectation in public institutions. Many users prefer online reservations over phone calls, wanting to see transparent availabilities and secure a suitable slot immediately. Libraries are evolving into vibrant learning spaces with work areas, community labs, and programs that require reliable planning. Clear bookings create commitment, reduce spontaneous cancellations, and increase the utilization of rooms, equipment, and zones. For networks with multiple locations, having a unified view of capacities is essential. Equally important are barrier-free interfaces and consistent information on room displays and websites. Analyses of target groups and times help refine offerings and justify funding criteria. Those who book in a structured manner today can plan more flexibly tomorrow.

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"Simply the best booking software" (OMR Reviews, Q3/2025) - Try it free for 14 days

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated

Anny ist im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader auf der Bewertungsplattform G2

Anny ist im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer auf der Bewertungsplattform G2

Anny ist im Sommer 2025 in der EMEA Region Regionaler Leader unter den Small Businesses auf der Bewertungsplattform G2

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer unter den Small Businesses

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader unter den Small Businesses

Anny ist offizieller Gewinner des German Customer Awards 2025

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FAQ's

Everything you need to know

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When is anny the best booking system for my city library?

If you're managing rooms, workstations, makerspace equipment, or courses across multiple locations and need clear access rules, anny is a perfect fit. It is especially suitable when there is a need for smart locks, on-site check-in, payments, and robust reporting. It is also designed for networks with multiple locations.

When is a booking system worthwhile for city libraries?

Once multiple rooms, zones, or devices are managed simultaneously, or more than just a few dozen bookings per week occur, a system significantly saves time. It reduces no-shows, prevents double bookings, and noticeably eases inquiries and administration.

How does anny integrate with smart locks, room displays, and calendars?

Access can be timed and managed through smart lock integrations, which also provide logging capabilities. Room and door displays show live occupancy and allow on-site extensions. Calendars synchronize in real-time with Outlook and Google, ensuring consistent information both online and on location.

How does anny manage fees, invoices, and discounts for workshops?

You can charge fees upon registration, including popular payment methods. Invoices are generated legally with consecutive numbering. You can set discounts and cancellation policies for each offer type, ensuring everything remains transparent and understandable.

Why customers love anny

Dominik

cognitio Kommunikation & Planung

With anny, you can easily and seamlessly book your desired desk in the office.

Flo

Particularly helpful are the structured onboarding process and the clear FAQs - this made everything ready to go in no time.

Liron

euronova

anny is simply fantastic! The platform is incredibly user-friendly, and it's a real joy to use.

Stefan H.

The integration into our company after launch was quick and virtually effortless.

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

Why customers love anny

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

Why customers love anny

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.