Meeting Room Policy

The room is available to individuals or organized groups in the Library service area. Exceptions may be made by the Library Board if the Board deems extenuating circumstances are involved. 

The fact that a group is permitted to meet at the Library does not in any way constitute an endorsement of the group’s policies or beliefs by the Library staff or Board. 

It is understood that library programming will have first priority in room use. 

Use of the meeting room will be restricted to regular Library open hours. A staff member must be in attendance in the building during meeting room use.

There will be no charge for use of the meeting room, but donations to the library are encouraged.

No admission may be charged by the group. 

Refreshments may be served and shall be provided by the group. No smoking is allowed. 

The people using the room shall leave it in neat, clean, orderly condition; if not, the group/individual will be given notice that continued offense will result in denied access to the meeting room. Repair of any damage as a result of the group/individual use will be at the cost of the group/individual.

The Library is not responsible for any equipment, supplies, materials, clothing, or other items brought to the Library by any group or individual attending a meeting. 

The Library Board and staff do not assume any liability for groups or individuals attending a meeting in the Library. 

Reviewed by the Ashville Free Library Board of Trustees 5/24/2022