Meeting Rooms

Looking for a nice place to have your next group gathering?
Check ahead to see if you can hold it here at the Library!

Our Meeting Room and Conference Room are available free of charge for non-profit purposes. A group or individual may not make a profit from events held in the rooms.

Call 614-486-2954, email us, or stop by Administration to ask about reserving a room.

(Get an overview with pictures of public spaces & meeting rooms available at the Library.)

Donations Welcome

• The Library does not charge a fee for use of these rooms. However, with ongoing funding cuts from the State of Ohio, we are looking for ways to increase income as well as decrease expenses.
  
• We encourage groups using the rooms, if at all possible, to help repay the Library for the use of the rooms through a donation to the Library.
  
• Donation is easy - just make your check payable to the Grandview Library and mail it (1685 W. First Ave. Columbus OH 43212) or leave it with a staff person at a Library desk.
  
• Find out more about donating to the Library. Thank you!
  

• Conference Room: 12
  The smaller Conference Room features a large, conference-style table and dry erase boards.
• Meeting Room: 60-70, with chairs only (or 40-50 around tables)
  The larger Meeting Room includes a kitchenette with counter and sink, a small microwave and small refrigerator, plus dry erase boards, a podium, and pull-down screen.
• Note: Our facilities are handicapped-accessible.

• Applications for use are first-taken/first-served. (Library use gets priority.) Bookings are taken usually no more than six months in advance. Reservations on an ongoing basis are allowed only if the schedule permits. Groups using the rooms may not arrive earlier than the Library's regular opening time and must be cleaned up and ready to leave when the Library closes.
  
• An adult who is willing to be responsible for the activity and use of room must be present. All cleanup is the responsibility of the group.
  
• A fee for cleanup will be assessed if not done properly. Misuse of a room and/or violation of the use agreement will preclude further use of either room.
  

• The Library is not responsible for injury arising from use of the facility.
  
• The Library is not responsible for equipment or other items used by outside groups.
  
• The Library staff will provide access to tables and chairs.
  
• The Library staff will not set up the room or take down tables and chairs.
  
• Parking is available in two parking lots and on the street.
  
• Groups larger than 20 and those staying all day should carpool and park on the street, or the second parking lot (at Oakland & First avenues). Parking space in the main lot (behind the Library) is primarily for short term users.
  
• Use of the Library Staff Room is prohibited.
  
• Food may be served, however, no smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed.
  
• Reservations may not be transferred to other people or groups.
  
• The Library does not automatically schedule forward for ongoing meetings. Each
  group must contact the Library when it is time to reschedule.
  
• To cancel use, the responsible person or group leader must notify Administration
  at 614-486-2954 and all those to attend the meeting.
  

• Three small Study Rooms upstairs (with WiFi and dry erase boards) are available for meeting use in our Reference department. However, no reservations are possible: the rooms are "first come, first served" upon arrival.
  
• The Study Commons downstairs is a large public space with tables & chairs and WiFi Internet access. Ideal for small, quiet, informal meetings.