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.
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.

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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.
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.

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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.

The challenge

The challenge

Less coordination, more time for your program

Less coordination, more time for your program

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

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.

Features

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

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.

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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.

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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

Registrations, waiting lists, and payments in flow

Smoothly 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

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.

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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.

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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

Use cases

How to use anny in the city library

A laser cutter traces fine lines into plywood, with light smoke curling towards the exhaust. A supervisor stands by, calmly observing the cut. Safety goggles are neatly prepared. The workbench is spotless, with tools hanging on the wall. The room exudes professionalism and safety.

AI-generated

A laser cutter traces fine lines into plywood, with light smoke curling towards the exhaust. A supervisor stands by, calmly observing the cut. Safety goggles are neatly prepared. The workbench is spotless, with tools hanging on the wall. The room exudes professionalism and safety.

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.

A quiet study room with a glass wall reveals two students highlighting texts. A small note on the door states the room name and time. Water glasses are prepared, chairs are neatly aligned. The scene conveys focus and reliability.

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A quiet study room with a glass wall reveals two students highlighting texts. A small note on the door states the room name and time. Water glasses are prepared, chairs are neatly aligned. The scene conveys focus and reliability.

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.

A semicircle of chairs is gradually filling up, with laptops and note cards on the table. A trainer writes the evening’s topic on the flipchart. Participants quietly greet each other. The atmosphere is open, prepared, and focused.

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A semicircle of chairs is gradually filling up, with laptops and note cards on the table. A trainer writes the evening’s topic on the flipchart. Participants quietly greet each other. The atmosphere is open, prepared, and focused.

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.

Get started

Make your workday easier, starting today

Start free on the Starter plan, or see anny in a personal demo.

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Pricing

Fair for every size.

You pay per resource

(e.g. study seats, rooms, or equipment)

– not per user.

Starter

$0

$0

free forever

Up to 5 resources

(e.g. study seats, rooms, or equipment)

Up to 100 bookings a month

2 services

No credit card required

Essential

$5

$5

per resource

(e.g. study seats, rooms, or equipment)

per month

Subscriptions and memberships

Communities

Calendar sync

Custom emails and reminders

Professional

$10

$10

per resource

(e.g. study seats, rooms, or equipment)

per month

3D map

Waitlist

Booking rules and quotas

Smart locks

Unlimited users and admins on every paid plan · Plus applicable taxes · 20% less when paid yearly

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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