Library Meeting Room Charges to Take Effect October 1, 2008

The Orange County Library System (OCLS) is charging for meeting room use at all library locations occurring after October 1, 2008.

OCLS is implementing the meeting room charge to help offset the ongoing cost of providing this supplemental service in addition to our core services – circulating books and other materials, providing computer access and technology training, and offering programs such as story times as well as cultural events. This cost includes maintenance and staff time to manage the meeting room function. Although the revenue generated from this new fee will not be significant, it certainly will be a help in a period of flat budgets. Charges for meeting rooms were approved at the March 2008 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

The new charges are as follows: $25 for 2 hours or less for meeting rooms at the Main Library and Branches. The Albertson Room (located at the Main Library) will start at $150 for less than 2 hours. The OCLS fee schedule is competitive – and in many cases lower – than fees charged by area local governments and other libraries. Additional fees apply if the meeting room event is catered.

All fees must be paid when submitting the Meeting Room Reservation Application and are nonrefundable. Reservations for rooms may be made online (preferred method) or by calling 407.835.7481 for rooms at Main or 407.835.7323 for rooms at branch locations.

View the schedule of meeting room fees.