Meeting Rooms

The Marengo Public Library meeting rooms available for civic, cultural, educational and public informational meetings held by the community and business groups. Meeting rooms can be reserved for birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers and family gatherings. Use of the meeting rooms does not imply library endorsement of ideas expressed, goals, activities, or objectives of the organization using the facilities. Any questions or concerns about ideas expressed, goals, activities, or objectives of the group, will be directed to the Marengo Public Library Board of Trustees. The board shall be the final authority in granting or refusing permission for the use of the rooms.

· Library activities and programs will always take priority in the use of the meeting/rooms and the library has the right to move or cancel a meeting.

· Non-profits can use the meeting rooms free of charge. The library accepts donations for the use of these rooms.

· All others meetings, activities and programs are $50.

· Admission may not be charged for any event in the library

· Sale of anything other than items which promote the mission or goals of the Marengo Public Library is prohibited anywhere in the library building.

Reservations for meeting rooms are first come, first serve. It is recommended that reservations be scheduled at least 2 weeks prior to the event , and it is responsibility of the event host to let library staff know of any special needs (tables, chairs, equipment or staff assistance). The event host is responsible for picking up a building key and signing the Marengo Public Library Facilities Use Agreement before the start of the meeting, program or activity. Library staff is not responsible for arranging rooms. The host is responsible for the conduct of those in attendance, clean-up, and to make sure that all guests have exited the building.

Meeting rooms are located in the basement. They are conveniently located near the elevator, restroom and are ADA accessible. The kitchenette provides refrigerator, coffee pot and areas for light refreshments. Any supplies needed are the responsibility of the event host. Library supplies can be used if prior arrangements have been made with the library director. The library provides cleaning supplies.

The Marengo Public Library is smoke-free and alcohol free. Candles or open flames are not permitted inside the library building. The Marengo Public Library Board of Trustees, Library staff or the City of Marengo are not responsible for accidents, injury, or loss of individual property while using the library facility. The library director is authorized to deny permission for the use of the library meeting room/rooms to groups that is disorderly or violates approved regulations and agreements.

At the conclusion of the meeting, it is the responsibility of the event sponsor to complete the Marengo Public Library Meeting Room checklist. Please refer to the picture on the wall by the light switches to set the room correctly. Final checklists can be given to the front desk during business hours or placed on top of the inside drop box along with the key if the meeting ended after business hours.