Northland Public Library is a municipal authority whose facilities are open to all. The Library’s meeting rooms are a community resource to be used in accordance with the Library’s mission to enable, empower and encourage lifelong learning and discovery in a safe, welcoming space for all. For outside organizations applying to have use of these rooms, policies and procedures have been developed to ensure proper and equitable use.
The Library allows organizations to use its meeting rooms without regard to beliefs or affiliations. There shall be no restrictions regarding religious or political activities other than that they be lawful and do not in any way disturb other library functions. The meeting rooms are not to be used for purely social gatherings, such as showers, receptions, etc.
Use of the meeting room facilities by a group does not constitute an endorsement by the Library of the group’s beliefs, policies or programs. The group will issue no publicity indicating Library sponsorship and the Library reserves the right to post disclaimers in the meeting area. The Library Executive Director or designated staff member has the right to see handout literature, materials, and press releases.
The Northland Public Library Authority is the final authority for the implementation of the provisions of this policy and the related administrative procedures. Any questions or requests for exceptions should be brought to the Board for consideration at its next meeting. Further, the Board reserves the right to reject any application for use of a meeting room if the Board determines such use is not in the best interest of the Library.
Visit the Meeting Rooms page on the Library’s website for specific information about fees, room sizes, etc.
Approved 6/23/2020
Rev 8/23/2023
Rev 1/23/2024
