Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone:(207) 947-8336
Fax:(207) 945-6694
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Meeting Room Policy

To request a meeting room, please complete the Meeting Room Request Form (available in Adobe format) and return it to the Library.  For any other questions about the Library's Meeting Rooms, please call 947-8336 x128.  Information about author events can be found here.

Use of the Library’s Lecture Hall, Board Room, Story Room and Small Conference Room is open to any group of citizens of Bangor whose purpose is not for profit and not illegal,  subject to the following:

           Rooms are available only during the hours the Library is open to the public.

           Groups may not hold regular weekly or biweekly meetings, although monthly meetings may  be scheduled.  Meeting consecutively for 2 or more days depends on availability. 

           No admission may be charged, although fees to offset program costs may be collected.  Donations  for groups other than this Library may not be solicited.

           Refreshments may be served, but no alcohol and no smoking.  There are no kitchen facilities.

           Children’s groups for students up to age 16 must be supervised by at least one adult.

           Each group is responsible for straightening the room after use.

           Each group accepts responsibility for damage to the room or damage or loss of library equipment or furnishing.  Each group accepts responsibility for the conduct of its members during the time of use.  Groups causing excessive damage or whose meetings are disruptive to the normal operation of the Library may be asked to leave and forfeit the right to use the room in the future.
             There is a charge for three hours or any part thereof.

           The Library has the following equipment that may be used at no extra charge:  microphone, podium, polycom, and screen.  We have chairs and tables for each room.       

Groups are responsible for their own publicity which should indicate that the event is not Library sponsored.  Group is prohibited from making statements in their advertising or meeting announcements that suggest library sponsorship or endorsement.