Nonprofit and community organizations serving the Madison community may use Library meeting rooms free of charge during regular Library hours for educational, civic, and/or cultural programs in keeping with our mission to “improve the quality of life for all Madison residents by providing access to information, fostering lifelong educational and cultural learning, and cultivating relationships among our residents through the exchange of ideas.”
Please note:
- Read our Meeting Room Use Policy and guidelines before submitting your application.
- Rooms may be reserved between 3 days and 6 months in advance. If you need a reservation within 3 days, please call the library. 203.453.8282.
- Study Rooms can only be reserved the day of.
- A maximum of 6 reservations may be made in a 6 month period, in order to allow equitable access for all.
| Reserving in the Library: | Reserving the Old Post Office (OPO): |
| Private use for Businesses $50/hr. | Private use for Businesses $100/hr. |
| Private use for individuals $25/hr. | Private Events $100/hr. |
| Private Events $100/hr. | Check in/out at the Information desk in the main building. |
| Afterhours Use* $100/hr. |
Please refer to the Meeting Room Use Policy and guidelines for additional information.
*Approval of afterhours requests is contingent on staff availability.
Available spaces include:
The East River Reading Room is a local history exhibit space and conference room for ten.
The Johnson Community Room, our largest program room, seats 54 at tables or 90 with chairs only.
It is located on the first floor, the first door on the right when entering from the parking lot.
The Lifelong Learning Room is perfect for meetings and workshops. It can accommodate up to 27 people seated at tables.
The North Conference Room — seats 12.
It is located on the second floor, just past the Teen Room.
The Old Post Office is a separate building on library property. Public meeting space only includes the first floor of the building.
It can accommodate 25 seated or 40 standing. Different rates apply (see above).
The tented Stone Patio is also available for reservation (seasonally) — it can accommodate 50 people standing or 30 seated.