Burlington Public Library
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Meeting Room Reservations

Before submitting a meeting room reservation request
Please review the following to be sure your meeting adheres to the library's policies.

Reservations are taken for up to three months in advance. Reservation requests taken online require an e-mail address and are reviewed by staff. The reservation is not complete until you receive a confirmation e-mail accepting your request.

Need Catering? Call 319-753-1647 x132 to talk to the Library Coffee Shop staff.

Questions? Please call 319-753-1647.

Meeting Rooms A & B

Each of these rooms can hold up to 40 people.
Tables, chairs, internet access, a sink, and small refrigerator are in each room.
The wall between these two rooms can retract and create one large room to hold up to 80 people.
When not in use for library events, these rooms can be reserved in advance by nonprofit and for-profit organizations on a first-come, first-served basis.
Library sponsored activities have first priority. If the scheduled room is needed for library purposes, the library reserves the right to work with a group to reschedule or reassign.
These rooms are not available for private parties, such as birthdays or baby showers.

Study and Small Group Rooms

Small Group rooms are located in the southeast corner of the library and have a table and six chairs.
Study Rooms are on the north wall of the library between the Customer Service and Help Desks
The primary purpose of these rooms is for private study, tutoring, and small group meetings. Individuals can reserve these rooms in advance on a first-come, first served basis. When available, walk-in requests are welcomed.

Guidelines for the Use of Library Meeting Rooms

Organizations may not advertise the use of the library facility in any way that implies sponsorship by the library other than to indicate the name and address.
Sales of products, admission fees, and solicitations for funds or for future sales (other than organizational dues or materials cost) are not permitted unless associated with library-sponsored events.
Use of meeting rooms can be denied if the intended use presents a danger of riot, disorder, or other immediate threat to public safety, peace, or order.
The user is responsible for setting up the meeting room and leaving it in good order, and is financially responsible for any damage to or loss of library property.
No lit candles or open flames are allowed.
No materials of any type may be attached to the walls or doors without permission.
Storage of equipment or materials is not allowed without permission.
The individual named as the contact person on the reservation form will be held responsible for all charges.
Equipment may be available for check-out at the Customer Service desk.
Arrangements for meetings to start before or end after library hours must be approved by the Library Director in advance.

Guidelines for the Food in the Meeting Rooms

Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in the meeting rooms.
Because the dye in red beverages causes irreparable damage to carpeting; red drinks are not allowed in the building.
Spills should be reported to a staff member immediately to avoid damage to library property.

For catering, contact the Library Coffee Shop at 319-753-1647 x132.

My room reservation request complies with all of the above statements.

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Updated 5/11