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 booking.
- Bookings must be made at least four days before the requested date, except for the Small Meeting Room and Frank Rose Room at Central, which can be booked on the same day.
- You can reserve a room up to six months in advance.
- The room rental fee includes liability insurance coverage.
- Individuals or groups renting rooms may not post promotional or directional signage 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 booked date and time. All cancellations have a $15 fee. When applicable, refunds are made directly to the credit card used when booking.
- Other charges:
- Cleaning fee: $20 if the room is left in a messy condition
- Late fee: $20 if renter stays beyond the booking period
- Use the online booking page to request a reservation.
- Please email us for any changes to your reservation 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.
- Note: Apple technology (Mac, iPad) is not supported in Centennial Hall.
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.