Meeting & Study Rooms
The Crete Public Library District offers several meeting and study rooms for public use. Please read our Meeting and Study Room Policy carefully, including the Group Eligibility and Meeting Room Fees sections, before requesting the use of the rooms. The Library does not provide set-up/take-down services or refreshments. Room users are responsible for setting the room up and leaving it in the condition in which they found it.
Meeting Room Use
To reserve the use of a meeting room, please submit an online request. If this is your first time requesting a room, you will need to complete an Application for Meeting Room Use. Return the completed form to the Library in person or email it to kverhaar@cretelibrary.org. If fees are required, they must be paid before a reservation is confirmed.
What does a room cost?
The fee structure is based on group eligibility type and room. Fees must be paid in full before the reservation is confirmed. Groups that do not pay will not be allowed to use the room.
| Room | TYPE I | TYPE II | TYPE III | TYPE IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Room | No Fee | No Fee | $20.00/hr. | $40.00/hr. |
| Audrey DeMuth Community Room | No Fee | No Fee | $15.00/hr. | $30.00/hr. |
| Board Room | No Fee | No Fee | $10.00/hr. | $20.00/hr. |
| Marian Engel Room | No Fee | No Fee | $10.00/hr. | $20.00/hr. |
What’s my group eligibility type?
The meeting rooms are available for use by the following groups:
Type I
Library-related meetings and programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the library, including Friends of the Crete Public Library, the Crete Library Foundation, and library organizations such as RAILS, SWAN, ATLAS, ALA, and LACONI.
Type II
Predominately* library district residents. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, civic service organizations, governmental agencies or units, then social organizations such as church, homeowners, educational, scouts, baseball, and other clubs whose intent is not on making a profit. Also included are study groups, literacy tutoring, exam proctoring, and AARP tax assistance.
Type III
Other non-profits and commercial/profit-making groups located within the Crete Public Library District.
Type IV
Non-library district non-profit groups and commercial/profit-making groups.
*Predominately = 50% of participants are residents of the Crete Public Library District. The Library reserves the right to request a membership roster.
Except for library or library-related groups, the meeting room may not be reserved for social gatherings such as receptions, showers, birthday parties, dances, etc., or for fundraising.
Study Room Use
The Crete Public Library offers several study rooms for public use. Please view the Study Room Guidelines below:
- Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will assign available rooms. Sign-in and ID may be required.
- Users must vacate rooms 15 minutes prior to closing.
- Available for up to 3 hours, based on room availability.
- Users must be age 12 or older or accompanied by an adult.
- If a user leaves a room for more than 10 minutes, their belongings will be removed and the reservation forfeit.
- Covered beverages and light snacks are allowed. Users are responsible for clean-up.
- Rooms may be limited to use by Crete patrons only, and/or users may be limited to 3 sessions per week.
- The Audrey DeMuth Community Room may be used as a quiet study room for multiple parties. In this case, there is no talking, cellphone use, or other audio allowed.
- A/V equipment is not available for use by study groups.
- The Library is not responsible for belongings left in rooms.
Rooms Available
Large Meeting Room*
Seating: Ability to arrange room auditorium-style or classroom-style. Max. occupancy: 90
A/V Equipment: Projector, DVD/Blu-ray player, wired microphone, and podium. Presenters are expected to bring their own laptop to use with the library’s projector system, which can accommodate VGA and HDMI connections.
Additional: Mini-kitchen with sink and refrigerator.
Audrey DeMuth Community Room**
Seating: Ability to arrange room auditorium-style or classroom-style. Max. occupancy: 45
A/V Equipment: Projector, DVD/Blu-ray player, and podium. Presenters are expected to bring their own laptop to use with the library’s projector system, which can accommodate VGA and HDMI connections.
Board Room (Small Meeting Room)
Seating: Conference table seating only. Max. occupancy: 14
A/V Equipment: None
Marian Engel Room
Seating: Table and chairs accommodate 6-8 people comfortably. Max. occupancy: 10
A/V Equipment: None
*Large Meeting Room is NOT available for study room use.
**Audrey DeMuth Community Room is only available as a quiet study room for multiple parties and may not be requested for study room use.