Galion Public Library
Meeting Room Rules


 * The meeting rooms' use will not be extended to any private group or
   organization whose membership is limited by race.

 * Library programs will take precedence over all other scheduled
   meeting room events, and the library reserves the right to change
   schedules if necessary.

 * Child care for children of adults attending meetings in library
   meeting rooms is the responsibility of those adults, not the
   library.

 * The use of the meeting room will not be publicized in such a way as
   to imply library sponsorship of the group's activities. Any
   publicity must be approved by the Library Director. Publicity must
   include an address or telephone number of the group (or an
   individual of the group) as contact information. The library must
   not be the point of contact.

 * Meeting rooms may not be used for social activities, private
   parties, commercial endeavors, or gatherings that advertise a
   product or service.

 * The library does endorse the right of those using the room to
   express their views, as long as they abide by the meeting room
   policies and rules.

 * An adult leader shall be present at all times and responsible for
   the supervision of children under the age of eighteen.

 * Meetings and programs shall not disturb patrons using the library's
   public areas.

 * Non-library groups may not charge fees or make commerical
   solicitations, unless for accredited education or
   certifications. Groups may charge a reasonable fee to recover cost
   of materials used at the meeting.

 * Rooms must be reserved in advance and can not be reserved for days
   or times when the library is closed.

 * The library has some equipment which may be requested at the time
   of scheduling. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to
   operate the equipment. Library staff are not available to operate
   the equipment. If the equipment has been intentionally damaged, the
   group will be responsible.

 * Light refreshments may be served in the Community Room and the
   Staff Lounge. Cooking is not permitted.

 * Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted.

 * The library will not be responsible for anything belonging to
   groups or organizations who use the meeting rooms.

 * No signs, posters, or announcements may be posted on meeting room
   walls or doors.

 * Tables and chairs are available for the group to set up. Except for
   evening programs, groups are expected to return the room to its
   original setup.

 * All meetings must conclude fifteen minutes before the library
   closes, to allow time for people to leave.

 * The library will attempt to reach the contact person for the group
   in the event that the library closes for an emergency.

 * Groups are responsible for notifying the library of cancellation of
   a meeting in addition to notifying group members and/or the
   audience. Failure to notify the library could result in loss of
   privileges.

 * Groups are encouraged to park in the public lot across from the
   library, in order to allow older and handicapped patrons easy
   access to the library.

These rules can also be found online:
http://www.galionlibrary.org/policy/rooms.html