MEETING ROOM POLICY

• An organization requesting use of the meeting room must make application on the form provided by the Library.  Permission or denial of use will be provided to the applicant in writing by the Library Director or designated representative.

• The meeting room is available to organizations engaged in civic, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities.  Seminars or programs may not be utilized to further private business interests.

• Meetings must be open on an equal basis to all who wish to attend, up to the capacity of the room, which the Fire Marshall has determined to be 85 people.  Membership may be encouraged but may not be a condition of attendance.

• No admission may be charged or contributions solicited.  No general collections from the public may be made during any program held at the Library. 

• The room will be available for use only during the hours the Library is open.  No charge is made for the use of the room.

• Refreshments may be served in the meeting room by prior arrangement. Smoking is not permitted.  No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

• Organizations using the meeting room assume responsibility for reasonable care as well as liability for damages.  Applicant may be asked to submit a, Certificate of Insurance and/or a Hold Harmless Agreement, if the request includes use of the Library lawn.

• The following order of priorities will govern use of the room and will be used to resolve conflicts regarding dates:

1. Library programs

2. Library-sponsored programs

3. Red Bank municipal agencies

4. Red Bank Board of Education

5. Red Bank school-related groups, such as the PTA

6. Philanthropic, civic, charitable and educational agencies

• The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of meeting room users.

The Red Bank Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious, age, or disability in employment or provisions of Library services.  

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