Burlington Public Library provides meeting rooms for rent in library facilities. Please read the Community & Event Space Rental Policy for detailed information every room renter needs to know.
General Information
- All rooms are rented in one-hour blocks except for Centennial Hall at Central, which requires a minimum 4-hour rental.
- Rentals must be made at least four days before the requested date, except:
- The Small Meeting Room and Frank Rose Room at Central may be booked on the same day.
- Centennial Hall in Central Branch must be rented at least seven days in advance.
- You can rent a room up to six months in advance.
- BPL does not support use of Apple technology (MacBook, iPad) in our rental spaces.
- The room rental fee includes liability insurance coverage.
- Room renters may not post directional or promotional signage, flyers, or banners in the library.
- Cancellations may be made through Manage My Reservations. A refund is only issued for a cancellation made 48 hours or more before the rental date and time. Cancellations have a $15 fee per rental. When applicable, refunds are made directly to the credit card used when renting.
- Other charges:
- Cleaning fee: $20 if the room is left in a messy condition.
- Late fee: $20 if renter stays beyond the rental period.
- Use the online form to request a room rental.
- Please email us for any changes to your rental dates, times, or rooms.
For more information, please visit our frequently asked questions about room rental.
Room Rates & Details
Please note: Hourly rates include HST
Central - Centennial Hall
- *MINIMUM 4-HOUR RENTAL*
- Regular hourly rate: $40.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $28.00
- Capacity: Up to 120
- Included in price: tables, chairs, projector and viewing screen, podium, sound system, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: BPL prepares set-up as requested.
Central - Frank Rose Room
- Regular hourly rate: $31.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $21.70
- Capacity: 12
- Included in price: Boardroom table, chairs, Wi-Fi, smart TV, hybrid meeting technology, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Non-applicable; layout is set.
Central - Holland Room
- Regular hourly rate: $31.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $21.70
- Capacity: 15
- Included in price: Tables, chairs, whiteboard, Wi-Fi, smart TV, hybrid meeting technology, insurance
- Room set-up: Customer is responsible for set-up.
Central - Ron Ness Training Room
- Regular hourly rate: $31.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $21.70
- Capacity: 9
- Included in price: Eight (8) computer stations, viewing screen, printer, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Non-applicable; layout is set.
Central - Small Meeting Room
- Regular hourly rate: $19.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $13.30
- Capacity: 5
- Included in price: Table, chairs, smart TV, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Non-applicable; layout is set.
Aldershot - Program Room
- Regular hourly rate: $23.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $16.10
- Capacity: 20
- Included in price: Tables, chairs, whiteboard, smart TV, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Customer is responsible for set-up.
Alton - Program Room
- Regular hourly rate: $31.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $21.70
- Capacity: 30
- Included in price: Table, chairs, whiteboard, smart TV, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Customer is responsible for set-up.
Brant Hills - Program Room
- Regular hourly rate: $23.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $16.10
- Capacity: 15
- Included in price: Table, chairs, whiteboard, smart TV, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Customer is responsible for set-up.
New Appleby - Program Room
- Regular hourly rate: $23.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $16.10
- Capacity: 20
- Included in price: Tables, chairs, whiteboard, smart TV, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Customer is responsible for set-up.
Tansley Woods - Program Room
- Regular hourly rate: $31.00
- Non-Profit hourly rate: $21.70
- Capacity: 40
- Included in price: Tables, chairs, whiteboard, smart TV, Wi-Fi, liability insurance
- Room set-up: Customer is responsible for set-up.