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Library Meeting Rooms
The Library offers two meeting
rooms for use by the public. We have a small conference room that seats 24 people and a larger general meeting room with a capacity for up to 40 people. (The
children's department story time room is available for library programs only.) |
The Library meeting rooms are available during normal Library
operating days and hours. Meetings must end 15 minutes prior to the
library's closing time for the day. Rooms may be reserved no more than 6 months in advance.
Library programming will have first priority in determining room use.
Hours of scheduling shall include the total time involved in the meeting
(including setup and clean up) to the time the room is vacated.
Choices of setup for the rooms include:
Conference (round or "U" table setup and 12-24 chairs)
Audience (1-2 tables and up to 40 chairs)
Small Group (4-6 tables each with 6 chairs)
Equipment available includes:
Responsibility and
Liability:
Prior to requesting a meeting room please read
the following rules and policies. The group or individual requesting the
room and their members attending the event shall be personally responsible for
complying with these rules and policies. Please make sure all individuals
are aware of these policies before your event.
Any equipment, other than what is provided by the library, must
be supplied and set up by the group using the room.
Both rooms have coffee pots and small refrigerators. All
food, tableware, and other materials must be provided by the group using the room.
Refreshments may be served in connection with a meeting, but in no event shall
alcoholic beverages of any nature be served or permitted in the room.
The area or room must be left in a clean and orderly condition.
The room user is responsible for returning all chair and table arrangements as
found. Any damage to the facilities will be billed to the group, accordingly.
Smoking is prohibited under any circumstances.
The library is not responsible for any equipment, supplies,
materials, clothing, or other items brought to the library or transported to
library property by any group or individual attending the meeting.
All groups shall hold the library harmless from any loss, damage,
liability, costs and/or expense that may arise during or caused in any way by
such use of library facilities.
Availability and Exceptions:
The use of the Library for meetings is granted
to community groups and organizations whose aims are cultural, educational,
and/or for the civic betterment. The use of the Library for meetings will not
be granted for meetings that are commercial in nature or intended to further an
individual’s goal. Commercial or profit-making organizations sponsoring
educational programs will be permitted to use the meeting rooms provided the
events are open and free to the general public and when no selling,
solicitation, or order taking occurs.
The Library Board shall reserve the right to refuse requested
meetings at their option.
Religious and partisan political promotions are prohibited on the
premises. Political groups my use the meeting rooms for non-partisan or
bi-partisan programs of an educational nature. Religious groups may use
the meeting rooms for non-sectarian or interdenominational meetings or programs.
The fact that a group is permitted to meet at the library does
not in any way constitute an endorsement of the group's policies or beliefs by
the library staff or Board.
To submit a room reservation
continue here
and click "Request a meeting room" at the top right corner of the
page
For additional information please call
440-259-3300.
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