Meeting Room Reservations at the Dallas Public Library

Planning a Meeting? The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library can accommodate groups large and small. A wide range of facilities is available for public use at the Central Library. The spaces can accommodate a variety of activities, from large events to small, informal meetings.

The Central Library has rooms that accommodate 5 to 300 including room for small conferences or symposiums. Basic audio/visual equipment is available for rental. Spaces are available anytime the library is open.  For pricing and availability of rooms, please contact our Meeting Room Coordinator at 214-670-7846.

If you are interested in renting a space, please be sure to….

• Give us ample time to process the application (14 days is recommended for first time users.
• Complete all applicable information on the rental application
• Provide proof of nonprofit status, if applicable.
  - IRS 501(c)3 form
  - Bylaws
• Provide an insurance certificate …
  - For all for profit organizations
  - Nonprofit organizations, if event is open to the general public

Larger meeting spaces:

• Videoconferencing Center
  Seats: 54
  Room features:
  Videoconferencing equipment including PC, document camera, DVD/VHS
  Plasma screen televisions
  Projector and 133 “ screen
  3 wireless laptop Internet connection access points
  Videoconferencing microphones on each table
  Kitchenette
   
• Auditorium
  Seats: 175
  Room features:
  Drop down screen
  Projection and sound equipment (technician may be required)
  Grand piano (extra charge)
   
• Dallas East/West Rooms
  Room can be used as 1 larger meeting space or 2 smaller rooms
   
• Dallas West
  Seats:
     Chairs 80
     Tables 60
  Room features:
  Small kitchenette available accessible through East Room
  Projection walls
   
• Dallas East
  Seats:
     Chairs 40
     Tables 25
  Room features:
  Small kitchenette
  Projection wall
   
• Dallas West
  Seats:
  Chairs 40
  Tables 25
  Room features:
  Projection wall
   
• O’Hara
  Seats:
     Chairs 250
     Tables 150-200 based upon table size and configuration
  Room features:
  Kitchen
  Balcony (advance permission required)

Smaller meeting spaces:

• McDermott Rooms
  East – 18 tables (conference styles)
  West – 10-15 lounge seating
   
• 5th Floor Conference Room
  Seats: 10
  Projector
  Screen
   
• 4th Floor Conference Room
  Seats 10
   
• Bradshaw Gallery
  Availability based upon current show
  Receptions
  Capacity: 200
  Small kitchenette
   
• Dance Practice Room
   
• Music Practice Room

Branch Libraries

Each of the branch libraries has meeting spaces.  Some have auditoriums and the Hampton Illinois Branch has also a black box theatre space.  For information on these facilities, please contact the Branch Library directly. A map of the system is online here.

Additional guidelines

Additional guidelines are applicable. See the meeting room policy for details and be sure to use this application.