GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Community Room of the Webster Public Library has a capacity of  100 persons. The room is divisible into two smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of  50 persons each.  No fee is charged for the use of the room.

The primary purpose of the Community Room is the enhancement of library-sponsored activities. The secondary purpose is to provide a meeting place where non-profit organizations and groups may gather on an infrequent or one-time basis to conduct educational, cultural, civic, or charitable activities that benefit the community.   Acceptance of an organization or group in one year does not obligate the library in the future. Frequency of meetings by non-library organizations may be limited at the discretion of the Director.

First priority is given to library programs, including those of the Friends of the Webster Public Library.  Second priority is given to non-profit Webster organizations in order of request.  Third priority is given to any other non-profit organizations in order of request.

Groups or organizations may not request use of the Community Room on a monthly or regular basis.

Groups/organizations from outside the Webster community may request the room as indicated under “Application Process.”

Webster organizations/groups wishing to conduct fund raising activities must request special permission from the Board of Trustees.  It is understood that all funds raised will be used to benefit the Webster community.

The library reserves the right to cancel an organization’s reservation when necessary.  Notification will be sent to the organization at least two weeks in advance.

The Community Room will be unavailable when the library is closed.  Closings due to inclement weather or other emergencies are broadcast on radio station WHAM.  Notification of other cancellations will be given to the responsible member of the organization as far in advance as possible.