Meeting/Community Rooms

Let us help you bring your community work or collaboration to life in a space designed for learning, connection, and service.

Public Meeting Room Rentals Now Available at the Dolton Public Library District!

Looking for a quiet, professional space to host your next meeting, training, or community program? The Dolton Public Library District offers meeting rooms available for public use on a reservation basis.

Available Spaces Include:

• Josway Auditorium: Seats up to 30 people with chairs ONLY, or up to 35 people with tables and chairs.
• Kopac Room: Seats up to 20 people with chairs only, or 10–15 people with tables and chairs.
• Media Room: Seats up to 25 people with chairs only, or 15–20 people with tables and chairs.

Suitable for:

• Educational workshops and seminars
• Non-profit organization meetings
• Public information sessions
• Study groups or committee meetings
• Informational, Cultural, Recreational, and Civic functions

Please Note: To maintain the Library’s mission and public purpose, room rentals are not available for:

• Private parties or celebrations (e.g., birthdays, baby showers)
• For-profit sales or solicitations
• Political campaign activities
• Religious services or ceremonies

Booking Options:

Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the desired event date

The Library Director will make the final approval on all room applications

Rentals are limited to 2 to 3 hours maximum

Events (within the 2-3 hour window, if later in the day) must conclude by 5:00 PM to allow time for library closing procedures and clean-up

Room usage must align with Library service hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Weekday and weekend availability (based on pre-scheduled Library programs and events)

Group Eligibility

Type I
Library-related meetings and programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the library, including the library organizations such as RAILS, SWAN, ALA, ATLAS, and LACONI

Type II
Predominantly library district residents. [50% of participants are residents of the Dolton Public Library District. The library reserves the right to request a membership roster.] 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, civic service organizations, governmental agencies or units, social organizations such as homeowners, educational, scouts, baseball, and other clubs whose intent is not on making a profit. Also included are study groups, literacy tutoring, exam proctoring, and AARP tax assistance.

Type III
Other non-profit and commercial/profit-making groups located within the Dolton Library District

Type IV
Non-Library district non-profit groups and commercial/profit making groups.

Except for library or library-related greoups, the meeting room(s) may not be reserved for social gatherings such as receptions, showers, birthday parties, dances, etc., or for fundraising.

Fee Structure

Location:

Dolton Public Library District – 14037 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL 60419

Fees:

Affordable, community-friendly rates (SEE FORM below)

Download/View Meeting Room Rental Application

You must come into the library to submit your printed application or request an application.