a midcentury library full of colorful books and decorations

About the Space

Founders Hall at Yale

Location & Hours

The Yale LGBTQ Center’s suite is located in Founder’s Hall at 135 Prospect Street, just across from Pauli Murray College and near the Whale.  

The center is open for drop-ins each week Sunday-Friday: 3pm-10pm.  We are closed on Saturdays, and during Academic Holidays and during Academic Recess periods.
 

Mailing Address

Yale LGBTQ Center 
c/o Samuel Byrd, Director & Stonewall Librarian
206 Elm St, #200502 
New Haven, CT 06520

Reception Desk

The reception desk serves as the welcoming heart of the Yale LGBTQ Center. Whether you’re stopping by for a tour, seeking resources, or connecting with staff or community members, our hospitality team is here to help. We’re happy to answer questions, guide you to programs and services, and make sure every visitor feels seen, supported, and at home.

The Lounge

The Lounge within the Yale LGBTQ Center is a dynamic space primarily used for community drop-ins, study space, and small groups. Featuring rotating community art galleries, the Stonewall Library, educational, center swag, safe sex supplies, digital displays, and our public access computers and a printer, this lounge plays a critical role in the Yale LGBTQ Center’s academic and wellness missions.

The LGBTQ Center Café

The café within the Yale LGBTQ Center is a dynamic multi-purpose space primarily used for community reservations, socials, and as a classroom. Featuring rotating community art galleries with feature lighting, moveable furniture, a projector with surround sound, digital displays, a board game library, and a communal industrial-style kitchen, the café plays a critical role in the Yale LGBTQ Center mission. It is the perfect space for formal events, casual gatherings, group meetings, and independent study.

The cafe can be reserved by organizations affiliated with the Yale LGBTQ Center during drop-in hours (3pm-10pm).  

Schedule and Reservations

To check availability, visit our reservations calendar.  Please note that we are closed during holidays and during recesses.  

If you are an affiliated group leader at the Yale LGBTQ Center, please contact the Assistant Director of Operations to reserve the cafe. To affiliate with the center, please schedule a virtual appointment with the Director & Stonewall Librarian.

FAQs regarding Space Reservations

Organizations affiliated with the Yale LGBTQ Center may reserve the Cafe free of charge during the semester when the Yale LGBTQ Center is open and is staffed, between 3pm and 10pm (Sunday-Friday; note we are closed on Saturdays). Events must end by 9:30 pm, to allow you adequate time for cleanup. 

Check the calendar embedded below for availability, and contact matthew.farley@yale.edu about reservations. Note that the 25Live calendar displayed in OrgSync does not include the Yale LGBTQ Center’s scheduled events.

The space can be reserved by unaffiliated organizations when availability allows Sunday - Friday 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm.  Check the calendar for availability, contact matthew.farley@yale.edu about reservations at least two weeks before the proposed date. If a usage fee is assessed, it should be paid via COA transfer or check at least one week before the event is held.  These funds help support the Yale LGBTQ Center programs and/or operations.  Our Assistant Director of Operations, Matthew can provide COA information.

Your reservation must include adequate time for setup and cleanup. Review the checklist below beforehand, and consult the receptionist on duty with any questions. Please return the room to its original configuration by the end of your reservation, unless instructed otherwise by our staff. If you use the kitchen, you must clean up after your event—custodial services do not include the kitchen. Failure to restore the space to its previous state will result in an additional fee and loss of use privileges.

End-of-event checklist

  • Furniture: return to original configuration
  • Tables, counters and stovetop: wipe with damp blue microfiber cloth or Clorox wipes
  • Dishes: load dishwasher; or wash, dry and put away
  • Trash (Friday & Sunday): trash should be placed in parking lot dumpsters