Planning a meeting, conference, or social activity? The Rochester Public Library makes available its auditoriums, meeting rooms and conference rooms for short-term rental. These spaces are provided as a public service for use by individuals, institutions, groups, organizations, and corporations for a small fee, when not being used for library affiliated or sponsored activities.
The Central Library also offers spaces for private events such as weddings, nonprofit functions, cocktail hours, and private receptions. These events are able to occur when the library is closed to the general public.
ABOUT PRIVATE EVENT RESERVATIONS
Auditoriums
Kate Gleason Auditorium – Central Library
Located on the first floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building.
Maximum Capacity: 150
Auditorium Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, $50/hour, minimum two (2) hour reservation
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $100/hour, minimum two (2) hour reservation
Reserve the Kate Gleason Auditorium
A/V Capabilities:
- Podium with microphone
- Laptop
- Projector
- Screen
- Sound system
- Wireless hand-held microphone (2)
- Wireless over-the-ear microphone
- Wireless lapel microphone
- T-Coil
- Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Player
Configurations:
- Auditorium for up to 150
- Seminar for up to 105
- Conference U for up to 42
- Reception for up to 48 (6 foot round tables / 8 chairs at each)
- Special request (ex: chairs only around room perimeter, table / chair on stage, etc.)
- View Sample Kate Gleason Room Configurations
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Seminar for 96
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Auditorium for 105
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Conference U for 42
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Conference U – back view
Kusler-Cox Auditorium – Central Library
Located on the third floor of the historic Rundel Memorial Building.
Maximum Capacity: 100 (full room) OR 50 (front/stage half) OR 27 (back half)*
*The Kusler-Cox Auditorium is equipped with a removable dividing wall which will be implemented when requested. Select from the following room options: Front Half; Back Half; or Whole Auditorium.
Auditorium Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, $50/hour, minimum two (2) hour reservation
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $100/hour, minimum two (2) hour reservation
Reserve the Kusler-Cox Auditorium
A/V Capabilities:
Full and front half:
- Laptop
- Projector
- Screen
- Sound
- Podium (please note: podium does not include a microphone as we use a wireless hand-held one)
- Wireless hand-held microphone
- Wireless lapel microphone
- T-Coil
- Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Player
Back half:
- Smart Board with inputs for laptop
- Podium (please note: podium does not include a microphone as we use a wireless hand-held one)
Configurations:
Full:
- Auditorium for up to 100 (10 rows of 10 chairs)
- Conference U for up to 39 (13 tables / 3 chairs at each)
- Seminar for up to 72 (24 tables / 3 chairs at each)
- Reception for up to 48 (8 round tables / 6 chairs at each)
Front half:
- Conference U for up to 21 (7 tables / 3 chairs at each)
- Auditorium for up to 50 (5 rows of 10 chairs)
Back half:
- Conference U for up to 21 (7 tables /3 chairs at each)
- Seminar for up to 27 (9 tables /3 chairs at each)
View Sample Kusler-Cox Room Configurations
Kusler-Cox Auditorium
Full Auditorium for 100
Kusler-Cox Auditorium
Full Auditorium – Seminar for 72
Kusler-Cox Auditorium
Back Half – Seminar for 27
Meeting Rooms
Rundel Arts Room – Central Library
Located on the first floor of the Rundel Memorial Building.
Maximum Capacity: 20*
*Please note – this room is partially enclosed (no ceiling), so is not private.
Meeting Room Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, first two (2) hour reservation free; additional hours $25/hour
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $50/hour
B-Hive – Central Library
Located on the second floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building.
Maximum Capacity: 40
Meeting Room Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, first two (2) hour reservation free; additional hours $25/hour
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $50/hour
Configurations:
- Conference U for up to 30
- Seminar for up to 30
- Tables and chairs for up to 40
Arnett Branch Meeting Room
Maximum Capacity: 100
Meeting Room Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, first two (2) hour reservation free; additional hours $25/hour
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $50/hour
Reserve the Arnett Branch Meeting Room
Charlotte Branch Meeting Room
Maximum Capacity: 30
Meeting Room Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, first two (2) hour reservation free; additional hours $25/hour
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $50/hour
Reserve the Charlotte Branch Meeting Room
Lyell Branch Meeting Room
Maximum Capacity: 25
Meeting Room Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, first two (2) hour reservation free; additional hours $25/hour
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $50/hour
Reserve the Lyell Branch Meeting Room
Phillis Wheatley Community Library Meeting Room
Meeting Room Reservation Fees:
- Non-Profit Rate, first two (2) hour reservation free; additional hours $25/hour
- For-Profit or Individual Rate, $50/hour
Reserve the Phillis Wheatley Library Meeting Room
Conference Rooms
Central Library – Literature Study Room
Located on the first floor of the Rundel Memorial Building.
Maximum Capacity: 10
Conference Room Reservation Fees:
- No fee
- First come, first served; two (2) hour maximum at discretion of RPL supervisor
Reserve the Literature Study Room
Lincoln Branch Conference Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
Conference Room Reservation Fees:
- No fee
- First come, first served; two (2) hour maximum at discretion of RPL supervisor
Reserve the Lincoln Branch Conference Room
Maplewood Community Library Conference Room
Maximum Capacity: 30
Conference Room Reservation Fees:
- No fee
- First come, first served; two (2) hour maximum at discretion of RPL supervisor
Reserve the Maplewood Library Conference Room
Winton Branch Conference Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
Conference Room Reservation Fees:
- No fee
- First come, first served; two (2) hour maximum at discretion of RPL supervisor
