D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-805
Meeting rooms shall be open for use by private groups and individuals for as wide a range of civic, educational, political, and cultural discussions and activities as possible, consistent with the requirements of this section.
Use of facilities shall be at times and under circumstances that do not adversely affect public library needs and services.
Meeting rooms shall not be used for personal or commercial interests.
A series of meetings shall be approved on a three (3) month basis only.
The public library reserves the right to change or cancel reservations in the event of emergencies.
The public library reserves the right to cancel meeting-room privileges if library property is not cared for properly.
Food is not permitted in meeting rooms unless there is prior authorization. Drinking with covered cups is allowed in all meeting rooms.
Meetings shall be conducted in an orderly manner, disturbance of others using the same building shall be avoided, all public safety regulations shall be observed, and each group shall be fully responsible for all damage to library property occasioned by its use of the facility.
Meetings shall be open to the general public, and admission to the meetings shall be free of charge.
No regular classroom meetings shall be permitted.
No collection of funds or any other thing of value shall be made during any gathering.
Meeting rooms may be used during regularly established library hours.
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The number attending a meeting at one time may not exceed the seating capacity of the room as established by the D.C. Fire Marshal.
The room capacities are as follows:
Tipping of library employees is not permitted.
Reservations should be made online at dclibrary.org/services/instructions. A library card is required to make a reservation. Customers who need of guidance with the online reservation process may contact the Public Services Office at 202-727-1221.
If refreshments are served in Room A-5, then the area shall be cleaned up before leaving.
All clean-up shall be completed by the time the library closes.
The library provides a listing of meetings, locations, and times of meetings in the Great Hall. No other signs shall be permitted.
The Book Information Desk (727-1111) shall be notified of all meeting cancellations.
All private groups and individuals are eligible to use the library meeting rooms; provided, that all the requirements of this section shall be observed.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-805