Branch Meeting Rooms

Each branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is home to a public meeting room that is available free of charge. These rooms, in fulfillment of our mission are available for educational, instructional, or civic programs when library programs are not scheduled. Private parties are not permitted. The library does not necessarily endorse the purposes, policies, products, or claims of those who use its meeting rooms. Scheduled meetings may be superseded by library-sponsored activities.

Contact the branch directly to schedule a meeting room. Your form can be faxed directly to a branch. Click here for locations.

Reservations are not complete until you receive a response from the branch staff.

Branch Meeting Room Reservation Policy and Form

Main Library

Serving as a true community gathering point, Main Library offers a wide variety of spaces for professional, business or social gathering.  From high-tech, professional seminars to elegant, black-tie soirees, events at Main Library are unlike any other in Northwest Ohio.  A number of public spaces are available to rent while the Library is open or for use “after hours” when the Library is closed.  Weddings and wedding receptions are not permitted at Main Library.

Main Library Event Fees

Directions to Main Library

Conference Meeting Rooms

Designed to accommodate small groups of up to eight people for short periods of time, four glass-enclosed meeting rooms look over Madison Avenue and Adams Street. Each is equipped with Internet access. These rooms are available free of charge. For more information or to book a room, please call 419.259.5209 or 419.259.5218 during regular library hours.

Capacity: 8

The McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning

This state-of-the-art facility is ideal for business, professional and culturally rich presentations. Equipped with a 24-foot screen and featuring top-of-the-line audio, video, cable, satellite and Internet resources, the McMaster Family Center is is one of the most technically advanced facilities in Northwest Ohio . 

Capacity: 275

The Lobby of the McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning

Located adjacent to the McMaster Family Center, the McMaster Lobby offers a magnificent atrium setting that overlooks the Wintergarden and the beautifully landscaped Civic Plaza. The Lobby is ideal for elegant social events, holiday parties or business receptions.

Capacity:

Seated: 80

Standing: 200

Huntington Meeting Room

Perfect for seminars, presentations, workshops or meetings, the Huntington Meeting Room is dividable into two rooms with the latest technology, similar to the McMaster Center, but designed for smaller groups in a flexible setting.  A kitchenette and restrooms are located adjacent to the meeting room, providing the ideal setting for an all-day seminar.

Capacity:

Seated (2 sides):200

Seated (1 side): 75

The Pilkington Central Court (after hours only)

The classic Central Court, with its terrazzo tile floor, vivid Vitrolite murals and illuminated ceiling creates a wonderful ambiance for memorable black-tie events.

Capacity:

Seated: 180

Standing: 400

The Wintergarden (after hours only)

The soaring glass atrium is the perfect setting for cocktails, sit-down dining or dancing. The art deco features and Dale Chihuly’s “Reeds” glass sculpture contribute to this spectacular setting.

Capacity

Seated: 220

Standing: 400

Teleconference Capabilities

Main Library has a satellite reception dish to acquire either C-band or Ku-band video teleconference downlinks in the McMaster Center.  In addition, video teleconference capabilities are available for point-to-point video conferencing in both the McMaster Center and in the Huntington Meeting Room. A set-up fee and technician fee, in addition to a facility fee, may apply.  Reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the event.

For more information or to book your event, please contact the Marketing Department at 419.259.5282.

Main Library Event Fees 2008 – 2009
(September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009)

Combinations:

Non-profit organizations will receive a 10% discount.
Fees based on 4-hour use.

Parking for events:
If attendance is less than 50 people, either the attendees will pay at the parking booth or the organization will be billed posted rates, according to length of time in the parking lot. The 2009 rates are as follows: first hour free, 50 cents per additional hour, with a maximum of $4 per vehicle.

If attendance is more than 50 people, the company will be billed for 50 percent of the total posted rates, according to length of time in the parking lot. The 2009 rates are as follows: first hour free, 50 cents per additional hour.