When Charles Eckhart offered a library to the city of Auburn, he stated that he wanted a room which would be available, free of charge to the public. I keeping with these wishes and recognizing the need to provide this service to the community, the Eckhart Public Library Board of Trustees offers three meeting rooms in the library. These rooms are:

The Alice Willennar Close Community Room with a capacity of 50 people.

The Honaker-Graber Study Room with a capacity of 6 people.

The Board Meeting Room with a capacity of 8 people.

These rooms are available at no charge for non-profit groups who want to hold meetings or present programs of civic, educational, or cultural purposes subject to the following conditions:

Library-sponsored programs take precedence over other groups at all times.

Reservations can be made in person or by telephone during regular library hours and anytime during the year. reservation forms must be completed and signed by the person responsible for the meeting arrangements, by the time the meeting begins.

Meetings must be held during library hours:

Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any area of the library.

It is the responsibility of the person scheduling the meeting to inform the library of any cancellations. Please give as much notice as possible so that other groups can use the rooms.

Chair and table arrangements are the responsibility of the group holding the meeting or program. Someone from the group should arrive in time to make to necessary arrangements. rooms must be left in a neat and orderly condition in time for the closing hour. any damages that may occur during the meeting or program are the responsibility of the group making the arrangements.

Refreshments (carry-in or catered) may be served in the Wilennar Close Community Room only. Individuals may not leave this room with food or beverages.

The fact that a group is permitted to meet at the library does not constitute an endorsement of its policies or beliefs.

The Library Director is authorized to deny permission to use the library rooms to any group that violates these regulations. Any question of interpretation will be decided by the Eckhart Public Library Board of Trustees.