Meeting Rooms
The Main Branch of the Library has three meeting rooms available for public use.
- All rooms are free and in high demand so plan as far in advance as possible
- Rooms are available to New Westminster not-for-profit organizations for meetings and public programs of an informational, educational, cultural or philanthropic nature.
- Some rooms are also available as study rooms.
- The Plaskett Room at Main Branch is currently unavailable.
Please review our current hours of operation and note that meetings must be completed 15 minutes prior to closing.
Location: 2nd floor of the library
Access: Elevator or stairs
Seats: 12 around a Board table
A/V: Equipped with wall-mount TV and sound system
Conditions:
- Can be booked up to one month in advance
- Groups may book the room a maximum of twice in a calendar month, depending on availability.
- No food is allowed in the Ash Street Room. Drinks with lids are acceptable.
- Is reserved for Silent Study M-F 3-6pm (except from June-August).
Auditorium
Location: The lower level of the library (take elevator or stairs down to 1)
Access: Elevator or stairs
Seats: 75 people theatre-style or 40 people classroom-style
A/V: Equipped with pull-down screen, projector and sound system
Conditions:
- Can be booked up to one year in advance.
- Groups must set up their own tables and chairs, and stack them again when finished.
- One booking per month, depending on availability.
- Food/Catering is permitted provided groups clean up before leaving.
Gallery Room
Location: 2nd floor of the library
Access: Elevator or stairs
A/V: Equipped with wall-mount TV and sound system
Seats: 8 people
Conditions:
- Same-day signup only in-person or by phone 604-527-4665
- Must have 2 or more people in your group
- Maximum 2 hours per group per day
- Must be used for group study or meetings
- No food is allowed in the Gallery Room. Drinks with lids are acceptable.
To Make a Booking
To reserve a room, email roombookings@nwpl.ca with the following information:
- your group’s name and primary contact information
- type of meeting
- number of people that will attend
- name of the room you would like
- at least 3 days and times that will work for you
Please note:
- Rooms are more available during evenings and weekends
- Users must return rooms to their original condition after use
- Organizers and participants must abide by all Public Health Orders effective the date of the meeting