Community Center FAQ's

How does all this work?

1st:  You check with us to see that the space is available for your desired date.  If it is, you call us to reserve the space. 

2nd:  You bring the $100 usage fee and the $30 cleaning fee to the library during operating hours and complete the service agreement.  

NOTE: Your reservation is not set until this step is completed!

3rd: In the days prior to your event, bring your $300 deposit check to the library during regular operating hours, and we will give you the key.  Provided there is not an event the night before yours, you can decorate (in accordance with the use guidelines).

4th: Have a wonderful time!

5th: Before leaving, return the key to the prearranged designated location.

6th: After your event, library personnel will inspect the building. 

7th: We will shred your deposit check, or you can come by during operating hours to pick it up.

How big is the space? 

The inside space is approximately 825 square feet.  Additionally, there is a covered porch, a sunny patio, and a spacious grassy area in the back.

Do you have tables and chairs that we can use?

Yes.  We have six tables and an accompanying number of chairs.

Is there a dumpster on-site?

 No.  The removal of trash is the responsibility of the renter.

How many people can the space accommodate?

  About  35 is comfortable. 50 is the limit. 

How long do I have the space on a weekend day? 

 Saturdays and Sundays are full day rentals. We ask that all activities be completed by 10 pm out of respect to our neighbors.  You will have access to the space as soon as you pick up the key. NOTE: This is only if the space has not been rented prior to your reserved event. I.E. Friday night before your Saturday event.

Guidelines

1.     The Daily Use Fee ($100) and additional cleaning fee ($30) will be paid at the time the space is reserved.  If the reservation is cancelled less than two weeks prior to the date reserved, the fee will be forfeited.

2.    The Deposit ($300) will be paid by the time the key is picked up on the Friday before your event during regular business hours.

 Deposit will be returned after the key is returned and the building is inspected by TCL staff after the event is concluded, provided the premises are in acceptable condition.

  Or, keys may be dropped in the book drop with instructions to shred the check.

3.     The building and contents must be left in the same condition as when the applicant receives the key.  Costs for the repair of any damage will be deducted from the deposit.

4.       Facilities and landscaping (including engraved pavers) must be left in the same condition as when the applicant receives the key. Costs for the repair of any damage (including resurfacing of ruts from vehicle tires on grass) will be deducted from the deposit.

5.       Trash bags will be provided.  All trash must be removed from the property at the end of the event.

6.        No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property.

7.        No smoking is allowed in the building.  Cigarette butts must be placed in the proper receptacles.

8.        Decorating, hanging posters, etc. which requires tape or holes in the walls is prohibited.  Nothing may be attached to the ceiling, fan blades or light fixtures.   The wooden trim board at the top of the walls may be used to attach decorations, but nothing may be attached to drywall or paneling.

9.        Events must be concluded by 10 PM.

10.     Tarkington Community Library, Inc. is not responsible for bodily injury occurring on property owned by Tarkington Community Library, Inc. in conjunction with this event.

11.      This property is in a residential area. No public disturbances will be tolerated.  The constable will be patrolling the area and will be aware of any events scheduled in the space.

12.       Tarkington Community Library, Inc. and staff are not responsible for the picking up and dropping off of the key and deposit prior to event.