The Bryan+College Station Public Library System welcomes public use of its meeting facilities by
community groups.
Use of Library meeting rooms by any group signifies acceptance of the terms of this policy.
The library meeting rooms are designed primarily for library programs and functions which further the
goals of the library. When not being used by the library, the rooms are available to not-for-profit
community groups based in Brazos County. To provide opportunities for many groups to use the meeting
rooms, we ask that groups request to use the large meeting rooms only once a month, for three months
in advance. Exceptions to this policy, such as a series of weekly or daily programs, may be scheduled
at the discretion of the Community Librarian or the Branch Manager.
The person reserving the room must be 18 years of age.
Meeting rooms are available to meet general informational, educational, cultural, and civic needs
including activities such as meetings, discussion groups, panels, lectures, conferences, seminars, and
exhibits.
There is no charge for meeting room use.
To be eligible to use a meeting room, groups must be a not-for profit group and should include at
least five individuals. Groups must be based in Brazos County. State or federal agencies wishing to
hold a meeting locally must have a local member of the group reserve the room.
Meeting rooms are not available for businesses or for the profit of private individuals.
Meeting rooms may not be used for social gatherings such as weddings, showers, birthday parties,
dances, etc.
All activities held in the library's meeting rooms must be open to everyone.
Groups using the meeting rooms are not permitted to charge registration fees. Membership dues and
voluntary incidental donations (such as coffee money or the recovery of photocopy costs) may be
collected.
Solicitation, money-raising activities, or sales are not allowed.
Use of the Library's meeting rooms does not constitute library or city endorsement of viewpoints
expressed by participants in the program. Advertisements or announcements implying such endorsement
are not permitted.
The librarian on duty in Youth Services where the meeting rooms are located is responsible for
implementing the meeting room policy, maintaining reservation lists, and answering general questions.
To discuss exceptions to this policy, please speak to the Community Librarian at (979) 209-5614.
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