FAQs

No, the Library is closed on Sunday. Rooms are only available for use during operating hours. No early entry prior to Library opening time or late exit extending past Library closing time will be permitted. Meeting and conference rooms must be cleaned and vacated at least 15 minutes prior to the library location’s closing time.

All groups are responsible for setup and cleanup of meeting and conference rooms. Reservations must include time for setup and cleanup. No groups/individuals will be permitted to enter rooms prior to their scheduled reservation start time and must vacate the room by their scheduled reservation end time.

Users must bring in their own supplies. Groups are responsible for transporting, setting up and operating their own equipment. A cart can be provided upon request for bringing such equipment into the building.

The Library reserves the right to charge for any damage or extra cleaning costs arising from the use of the space. The liable party will be charged for any and all damages beyond normal wear and tear on the furniture, carpet and equipment.

Meeting and conference and study rooms are available free of charge. Each room will be inspected upon reservation completion. Cleaning, damage or replacement fees may be assessed for misuse of a room upon inspection.

While guests may choose which particular location they would like for their reservation (i.e., Warren, Howland, Liberty, etc..), guests may not designate specific rooms within that location. Rather, rooms will be assigned by Library staff based on the number of guests and accommodation requests made by the customer.

Light refreshments and lidded beverages are permitted in the meeting and conference rooms. Examples of light refreshments includes snacks, pizza, sandwich trays, boxed lunches, cakes, cookies, or similar food items. No red or orange colored beverages are permitted. Permission for special food requests outside of this list may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the location manager

Food is NOT permitted in study rooms. Lidded beverages are permitted in study rooms. In study room that offer computers, beverages should be placed on the floor away from the computer.

Decorations that sit on tables, easels, or other free-standing items without the use of tape or other adhesives are permitted. The use of tape, glue, wall fastening products such as putty, sticky tack, nails, thumbtacks, 3M products, etc. is prohibited. Helium balloons, noise makers, confetti, Sterno, candles or other open flames are also prohibited.

Signage (other than directional) must be contained to inside of the meeting room. Displays of banners, political campaign signage or apparel, logos, and insignia is prohibited.

Yes. Please see the list below that identifies available rooms, size and occupancy listed by location:

Brookfield Library

• Brookfield Library Meeting RoomSize: 520 sq. feet (20 x 26 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 40 people
  

Cortland Library

• Cortland Library Meeting RoomSize: 520 sq. feet (20 x 26 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 40 people
  

• Cortland Library Study Rooms (2 available)Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 2 people
  

Howland Library

• Howland Library Friends Meeting RoomSize: 520 sq. feet (20 x 26 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 40 people
  

• Howland Library Study Rooms (2 available)Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 2 people
  

Liberty Library

• Liberty Library Meeting RoomSize: 520 sq. feet (20 x 26 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 40 people
  

• Liberty Library Study Rooms (2 available)Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 2 people
  

Warren Library

• Garfield Conference RoomSize: 273 sq. feet (13 x 21 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 15 people
  

• Hayes Conference RoomSize: 273 sq. feet (13 x 21 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 15 people
  

• McKinley Conference RoomSize: 273 sq. feet (13 x 21 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 15 people
  

• Harding Meeting RoomSize: 1776 sq. feet (37 x 48 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 120 people
  

• Grant A Meeting RoomSize: 484 sq. feet (22 x 22 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 35 people
  

• Grant B Meeting RoomSize: 286 sq. feet (13 x 22 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 20 people
  

Note: Grant A & B can be combined into one room that is 770 sq. feet (35 x 22 sq. feet) with a maximum occupancy of 55 people.

• Taft Study RoomSize: 72 sq. feet (8 x 9 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 4 people
  

• Harrison Study RoomSize: 72 sq. feet (8 x 9 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 4 people
  

• Teen Study Room 1Size: 64 sq. feet (8 x 8 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 4 people
  

• Teen Study Room 2Size: 64 sq. feet (8 x 8 sq. feet)
  Occupancy: Accommodates a maximum of 4 people
  

While there is no set time limit for which a customer may reserve a room, meeting and conference room reservations may be limited based on availability. Reservation times must include meeting/conference room setup and cleanup. Individuals/groups will not be permitted to enter the room prior to their scheduled reservation start time and must vacate the room by their scheduled reservation end time. Meeting and conference room reservations must end 30 minutes prior to the library location’s closing time.

Study Room reservations are limited to a time period of 2 hours in rooms without a public computer and to 1 hour in rooms that do offer a public computer. Time may be extended if there are no reservations or no customers waiting.

Meeting and conference rooms and study rooms can be reserved up to 60 days in advance.

Requests for meeting and conference rooms require 120-hours’ notice (5 days). Study rooms do not require advanced notice for requests and can be made on a walk-in basis, first-come-first-served.

Yes, we’re here to help! If you experience difficulty, Library staff are available during operating hours by phone or in-person to help guide you through making a reservation request. If you require additional assistance or accommodations, please speak with a Library staff member.