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Use of Meeting Rooms Policy

The auditorium and conference room may be reserved for use by local community or non profit organizations for meetings or programs whose aims are educational, cultural and/or civic betterment. They may not be used for commercial purposes. Reservations for the use of the meeting rooms are subject to the following provisions:

1. Library meetings and cosponsored library programs will be given first priority.
2. No admission fee may be charged.
3. Meetings or programs must be held during regular library hours. No meeting or program should interfere with the normal functioning of the library.
4. All programs must be completed 1/2 hour before the library's closing.
5. The use of alcoholic beverages, gambling and smoking are prohibited.
6. Reservations should be made at least 30 days in advance. If the room is to be used by minors, the application must be submitted by an adult who shall agree to be responsible for the conduct of the meeting, for the payment of any fee which may be applicable, and for any and all damage which may result
7. The 30 day notice may be waived at the Board of Trustees' discretion.
8. Fees are determined at Board's discretion, and may be waived by the Board of Trustees.
9. An application for the use of a meeting room may be denied by the Board of Trustees in its sole discretion.
10. Permission to use the library's meeting room does not imply that the library endorses any group's philosophy, ideas, views or position.
11. The rooms must be left in a clean and orderly condition. Only light refreshments may be served.
12. The person or organization reserving the room is responsible for any damage to room or contents. Display materials that would damage walls, floors, furniture, etc. cannot be used.
13. Only materials approved by the Director with the consent of the Board of Trustees may be displayed.
14. Once permission for use of a meeting room is granted it cannot be transferred to another person or organization. Request to cancel use of the meeting room must be made no less than 24 hours in advance if the fee is to be returned.
15. The library is not responsible for damage or loss of personal or organizational materials.
16. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in the loss of further rental privileges.

Johnson Public Library    274 Main Street   Hackensack, NJ 07601     (201) 343-4169

The Johnson Public Library's mission is to provide members of the Hackensack community with the resources and programs to fulfill their evolving informational, educational, recreational and cultural needs in an environment that encourages lifelong habits of learning, self-improvement and self-expression.