The meeting room(s) at the Harvard Diggins Library
may be used by individuals or groups.
No admission fee may be charged except to defray the costs of providing
the program.
Library sponsored programs have first priority in the
scheduling of the meeting room(s).
The meeting room may be scheduled for those times when the
library is open. Meetings may not be
scheduled to begin at times when the library is not open and staff is not
present.
Non-profit organizations may use the meeting
room for a fee of $10.00 per use.
Profit making organizations or private parties may use the room for
a fee of $35 during library hours.
If a meeting is expected to run beyond the
library’s scheduled closing time, a security deposit of $200 will be required.
The community meeting room has a capacity of 60
persons. A small kitchen with sink,
microwave, and refrigerator is available.
There are six movable tables and 50 chairs for meeting room use. A podium with speaker and a piano are also available.
Refreshments are allowed in the meeting room
only. Alcoholic beverages and smoking
are not allowed in the building.
Arrangement of chairs and tables is the
responsibility of the organization.
Furniture must be returned to its original arrangement and clean up
completed before the group leaves.
Charges will be made for damages or for any cleanup not done by the user.
The meeting rooms may be reserved on the form
provided. The group must provide a contact
person and phone number and list the nature of the meeting and expected number
of attendees.
Groups of individuals under 18 must have
adequate supervision. Children brought
to the meetings must be supervised by attendees and not left alone in the
library. Library staff cannot take
messages or make arrangements for the group except in cases of emergency. Materials belonging to groups may not be
stored at the library.