Use of Library Meeting Rooms
Three group meeting rooms are available at Bellingham Public Library facilities for free-of-charge public use, within the following guidelines:
- Meeting rooms are available for public use during library open hours but must be vacated fifteen minutes prior to closing.
- Meeting rooms may only be used for non-commercial purposes.
- Users must register and agree to room use expectations.
- Users may register for one use per month, for a maximum of 5 hours including setup and takedown, and may reserve rooms up to 90 days in advance.
These guidelines and other requirements for using library meeting rooms are described in detail in the documents below:
Meeting Room Use Rules
Use of Meeting Rooms Policy (4.501)
Rules of Conduct (4.101)
Reserving Meeting Rooms
Reservation requests may be submitted online or by telephone. Reservations are not final until you have received confirmation from our staff and you have agreed to library meeting room expectations. We’ll respond to requests within 3 business days.
Click to reserve the LECTURE ROOM at the Central Library
Click to reserve the FIREPLACE ROOM at the Fairhaven Library
Click to reserve the NORTHWEST ROOM at the Fairhaven Library
Telephone: 360-778-7189 (recorded message with voice mail)
Our Meeting Rooms
Description
- Capacity: 106
- Equipment: Tables, chairs, podium, blackboard, sound system with microphones (1 lapel, 2 wireless), wifi, projection screen, LCD projector (with VGA, HDMI, and Display Port adapter inputs), DVD/Blu-Ray player, DVD/VCR/TV monitor, kitchenette w/small refrigerator. No coffee-making equipment.
- Size: 39×39 = 1,521 square feet.
- Click to reserve the Lecture Room at the Central Library
Description
- Capacity: 45
- Equipment: Tables, chairs, fireplace, projection screen, wifi.
- Size: 19×41 = 779 square feet.
- Click to reserve the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Library
Description
- Capacity: 30
- Equipment: Tables, chairs, projection screen, wifi.
- Size: 19×25 = 475 square feet.
- Click to reserve the Northwest Room at the Fairhaven Library
Study Rooms at the Central Library
The Central Library has two study rooms that are available for patrons to use during library open hours. To find out more about these rooms and how to reserve them, visit our Study Rooms webpage.
Fairhaven Auditorium
The Auditorium at the Fairhaven Library is managed by the City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department. For information about reserving the Auditorium call (360) 778-7000 or visit the Parks and Rec website.
Whatcom County Area Meeting & Event Spaces
Many organizations and businesses in Bellingham and Whatcom County offer meeting rooms and event spaces. We’ve created a list to help you get started on your search for the perfect space for your event. Click here to view our Whatcom County Area Meeting and Event Spaces list.