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Meeting Rooms for Local Groups

If you are part of an non-profit organization that would like to use one of the library's public meeting rooms please read the following guidelines. Then fill out the application below. You only need to fill out the application once.

Library Board Policy Guidelines:

  • Meetings are open to ALL people who wish to attend
  • No fees or donations are to be collected or solicited for admission or participation in the meeting or event. 
  • Person responsible MUST be a resident cardholder in good standing with Lake County Public Library

Note:

  • The library does not allow buying, selling, or promotion of products or services.
  • Library equipment is not available for meeting room use. 
  • Food and refreshment guidelines are available in our meeting room policy under Acceptable Use Guidelines.
  • If you submit your application online, the organization's representative will be asked to verify the information and sign the application at first use of the room.

Prospective Meeting Room User Application

Before you begin, please verify the following:

  • At least one group member has a full access library card (you will need the number to complete this application.)
  • Your organization is listed under Lake County in the Indiana Nonprofit Database.
    • If you are not listed in the Indiana Nonprofit Database, please fill out a paper application, as we will need additional documentation.
  • Your organization is in a Lake County Public Library district.  
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The Indiana Nonprofit Database is located at http://www.stats.indiana.edu/nonprofit/inp.aspx
We will use your address to help verify your organization
Mission statements are a summary of the aims and values of an organization
We need to make sure our meeting rooms can accommodate your group size
Put the name of the person the library should contact when your application is approved
The address of the contact person, not of organization headquarters
The contact person's phone number, not the phone number of the organization.
This email address will only be used to contact you regarding meeting room reservations unless you have given explicit permission otherwise (such as by signing up for our newsletter or for library alerts)
Your library card cannot be expired and your account must be in good standing
Check the box to confirm that all information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Please allow 14 business days for processing your application.

Inquiries regarding the status of your application or to reserve a meeting room may be directed to (219) 769-3541, ext. 360. 

Upcoming Events
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Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland - Meeting Room A
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Merrillville
Celebrate the new year at our Noon Year's Eve Party! There will be stories, songs, a craft, and light refreshments. Please register so... more
Celebrate the new year at our Noon Year's Eve Party! There will be stories, songs, a craft, and light refreshments. Please register so we know how many supplies to order.

Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Join us as we play some winter bingo and win some small prizes, while supplies last. All ability programs are geared towards adults with... more
Join us as we play some winter bingo and win some small prizes, while supplies last. All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #3
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:10pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a special storytime, for our friends who can't always make it to midnight, featuring songs, rhymes, and crafts.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.

Wed, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville - Upper Level
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Warm up to the new year with a game of Mario Party and some hot chocolate. For ages 12-18.

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Merrillville
This presentation explains sundowning - increased confusion and agitation that occurs in late afternoon/evening for people with... more
This presentation explains sundowning - increased confusion and agitation that occurs in late afternoon/evening for people with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!

Thu, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be... more
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.