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The library meeting rooms are open to individuals or groups whose purpose is not illegal and whose conduct within the library is not objectionable. Use of the rooms is subject to the following policies and regulations.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

RESERVATIONS:

• Main Library Media Services - (505)955-6784
• La Farge Library Reference – (505)955-4862
• Southside Library Reference – (505)955-2820

SEATING:

• Main Community Room – 75 chairs, 8 folding tables
• Main Pick Room – 10 chairs, conference table
• La Farge Community  Room – 50 chairs, 4 folding tables
• Southside Community Room – 90 chairs, 12 folding tables
• Southside Café Room – 24 chairs, 6 square tables

HOURS:

Main –
• Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.  
• Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.  
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  

La Farge –
• Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.  
• Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.  

Southside –
• Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m.– 7:45 p.m.
• Friday – Saturday : 10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

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POLICY:

1. Library sponsored, Friends of the Library sponsored and City of Santa Fe sponsored activities are given priority in consideration of the use of the rooms. The following policies and regulations do not necessarily apply to the Library, Friends of the Library and City of Santa Fe programs or activities.

2. All other meetings must be open to the public.

3. Meeting rooms cannot be used for religious services, but groups wishing to provide informational religious programs open to the public may do so.

4. All meetings must be free of charge. No materials may be sold, nor donations solicited, at any time by a group using the library meeting rooms. No money shall change hands in the library meeting rooms.

5. Meeting rooms shall not be used for private parties or events.

6. The fact that a group is permitted to meet at the public library does not constitute an endorsement by the library of the group’s policies or beliefs.

7. The library is not to be considered a sponsor. The library’s name may only be used to indicate location of the program, and not as a referral for information about the program.

8. The booking organization or individual will be held financially responsible for any damage to library facilities and furnishings.

9. Any group or individual that fails to comply with any of these policies and rules shall be denied future use of library meeting rooms at all locations.

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RULES:

1. Meetings must end no later than fifteen minutes before closing at which time the folding chairs and tables must be put away and the room left clean.

2. Exits are to remain clear.

3. Rooms can be reserved only up to 30 days in advance. The 30-day maximum reserve date is determined by counting the present day as day one and continue to count each and every following day up to 30.

4. Main Library: Reserve audio-visual equipment before the day of the program. Persons holding the meeting are responsible for operating the equipment. Ask for instructions in operating A-V equipment. The projection room at the Main Library is not available.

5. Programs with a noise level which disturbs other library patrons are not allowed.

6. No refreshments are allowed (except with special permission obtained before the program starts). Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

7. No smoking, no candles, no incense, no lanterns, no fires.

8. Meetings must be open to the public and be free of charge.

9. No money may be exchanged, no materials may be sold nor donations solicited.

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Santa Fe Public Library is an agency of the City of Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Public Library
145 Washington Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 955-6780

library@santafenm.gov
Page update: December 19, 2011

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