Meeting Rooms

Meeting Room A and Meeting Room B are available to Oxnard's educational, civic and cultural groups and organizations when not in use for library or City activities. With the exception of governmental agencies, organizations seeking to qualify as nonprofit organizations must be able to provide proof of their nonprofit status 501(c)(3) or R&TC 23701d in order to qualify.
Application shall be made on official library application for at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. Forms may be picked up during regular library hours from the Administration Office at the Main Library, 251 South A Street, Oxnard 93030. Application forms may be mailed or returned in person to the Library Administration Office. Confirmation will occur by mail or by telephone. Questions should be addressed to the Administration Office between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at (805)385-7527.

MEETING ROOM A (capacity 28, seats 12) Non-profit $5 per hour, For-Profit $10 per hour

MEETING ROOM B (capacity 93, theatre style) Non-profit $10 per hour, For-Profit $20 per hour.

LIABILITY INSURANCE: Groups may provide proof of liability insurance with acceptable limits, naming the City of Oxnard as additional insured, in lieu of the fee. Rates depend on type of event and attendance

MEETING WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS: Cookies, punch, coffee, sack lunches, etc., allowed. No extra charge, but $20 will be assessed if staff has to clean the room.

MEETING ROOM USE WITH MEALS: Potluck and catered meals allowed only in Meeting Room B. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee plus a $50.00 refundable cleaning deposit.

KITCHEN: Water free of charge, food storage.

CLEANUP FEES: If the meeting rooms and/or kitchen are left in an untidy condition there is a $20 fee.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL: 55-Cup coffee maker-Free of charge, Overhead projector, Kodak slide projector-$10.00, TV and VCR-$20, Extension cord -Free if rented with library-owned equipment at time of reservation. If not requested or if the group is using its own equipment the charge is $10.00.

REQUESTS FOR EQUIPMENT: Equipment must be requested and rental paid at the same time the meeting room is reserved. Please do not request previously unspecified equipment at the last minute.

ADDITIONAL OR UNSPECIFIED ITEMS: The library reserves the right to impose any additional rules or regulations, or to set special rental and use arrangements, whether or not expressly provided herein, which may be necessary for the best interests of the library in the operation of this facility and as such they shall be binding on the permittee.

Questions or reservations please call 385-7527.

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