Rules for Use of Constance T. Rader Multi-Purpose Rooms

The following rules govern the use of the library's Multi-Purpose rooms (MPR). Users of these facilities are assumed to have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these rules in letter and spirit when they sign the application for use of the facilities. Failure to abide by these rules may result in denial of permission to use the facility.

Criteria for use:

1. The MPRs are available for public gatherings of civic, cultural, or educational nature. They may not be used for social, commercial, or fundraising activities.
2. The MPRs are not available for the use or activites of private individuals or commercials covens, nor are they available for meetings where, in the judgement of the Library Director, any disorder is likely to occur.
3. It is understood that all meetings and activites will be open to the public at no charge.
4. At no time will any money (admissions, fees, dues, etc.) be charged or change hands during any activity or meeting held on library property. The only exception to this policy shall be for library sponsored programs of authors or performers who desire to sell their books, cassettes, or videos (approved by the Library Board on January 16, 1992)
5. MPRs are normally available for use only by adult groups. MPRs may be made available for use by youth groups only on a exceptional basis, and not for regularly recurring meetings. The Library Director will decide on exceptions.
6. The LIbrary Director is the approving authority for all applications for use of the MPRs.

Availability:

Applications are normally considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Library or official City activities with standing reservations will normally be given a higher priority than infrequent or one-time activities.

Days/Times:

The MPRs are normally available from 9:00am to 9:00pm weekdays and 9:00 am to 5:00pm on Saturday.

Sign-up:

1. Inquiries may be made by telephone to the library, at which time a tentative booking may be made. Formal written application must be made and approved for the booking to be considered confirmed. Download an application form here
2. Users must use the room that has been booked for them. Switching of rooms may be done only with prior approval.
3. Users will notify the library promptly if confirmed space will not be used.

Capcacity:

The MPRs consist of two rooms separated by a moveable partition.
1. Room A (38' long x 30' wide) seats 100 people and has a slightly raised stage (26' wide x 8' deep x 15' high).
2. Room B ( 30' long x 16' wide) seats 30 people.
3. Rooms A & B Combined can seat 130. A special request must be made to reserve both roooms in this configuration.

Physical arrangements:

The standard arrangement is rows of chairs facing the front of the room. Any deviations from, or adjustments to, this formation will be the responsibility of the group.

Ventilation:

Both MPRs are provided with separate thermostats. The control for Room A is on the wall at the right rear of the roo; control for Room B is on the left front wall of the room. Thermostats can be adjusted to the desired level. To avoid wasting energy, please turn off heat/air conditioning before leaving the building.

Exhibits:

Stimulating cultural and educational exhibits are welcome, provided no damage is incurred to the library's premises or property. If library facilities or property are damaged, the user/incurrer will be held financially responsible.
1. Ceiling-level moldings are in place in Room A (north wall) in Room B (west wall) and in the main hallway for hanging or exhibit materials.
2. The library will not be responsible for : a. property brought into the library for patrons'/'users meetings and activities. b. exhibits or other property left in the MPRs by individuals and organizations.

Smoking:

The WPL is a public building. Smoking is not allowed inside the building, which includes the lower level.

Telephone:

A pay telephone is located in the foyer of the main entrance. There are no free public use telephones on the library's lower level. (where the MPRs are located).

Food & Drink:

Refreshments may be served provided that:
1. Permission to use the kitchenette has been requested and granted.
2. Rules for using the kitchenetee, as posted therin are followed.
3. Both the kitchenette and the MPRs are reasonably cleaned up after use.
4. Alcoholic beverages my not be brought onto, or consumed on library property.


Failure to abide by the above regulations may result in future denial of permission to use the facilties.