The Library allows local community groups and organizations to use its meeting rooms in the Main and Branch Libraries. There is no fee to use the meeting rooms but all community group meetings must be free and open to the public.
Please carefully read through the Rules for Community Use before submitting an application. For Municipal Agencies, please refer to the Rules for Municipal Use before submitting an application.
Meeting Rooms
General Guidelines
- Community group meetings must be free and open to the public
- Requests submitted within 7 days of the meeting date will not be accepted
- Please allow up to 7 business days for processing
- Community groups must have at least 6 people to use the meeting rooms
- Meeting rooms must be vacated 30 minutes prior to closing
- Use of Audio-Visual equipment is only available at the Main Library for a fee
- Study Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for smaller groups
Reservation Procedures
- Read the Rules for Use of Library Meeting Rooms
Rules for Community Use | Rules for Municipal (City Agency) Use - Submit an online room request. Requests submitted within 7 days of the meeting date will not be accepted.
- Please wait to receive a confirmation from the meeting room coordinator before announcing your meeting.
Questions? Call Community Programs and Partnerships at (415) 557-4590, Fax (415) 557-4281 or email meetingrooms@sfpl.org