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.
Gallery Room
Location: 2nd floor of the library
Access: Elevator or stairs
A/V: Equipped with wall-mount TV and sound system
Seats: 6 people
Conditions:
- Can be booked for same day use when available, or for 2 future dates as long as they are within the next 4 weeks.
- Can be booked in person or via phone at 604-527-4665.
- 1-6 people
- Maximum 2 hours per group per booking.
- Podcasting bookings must be done through iConnect staff either in-person or via 604-527-4665.
- No food is allowed in the Gallery Room. Drinks with lids are acceptable.
- There is a 15 minute grace period for bookings after which the reservation is cancelled.
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.
To Make a Booking
To reserve the Gallery Room, phone 604-527-4665 or drop-in to the top floor of the library.
To reserve the Ash Street or the Auditorium, 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
