Please note: Brookline Village Location is currently not accepting book donations.

Please note: We will be closed on Monday, October 14th for Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day and on Wednesday, October 23rd for Staff Development.

Reserve an Event Space

The Public Library of Brookline (PLB) provides the use of its rooms at no charge as a part of our services to the public. Because this is a sought after community resource, it is important that those wishing to use the room meet the requirements for usage and follow these guidelines carefully. Activities not aligned with the intention of the Room Usage Guidelines, including private social functions, requests from commercial enterprises, and exclusive gatherings, will not be permitted in the Library meeting rooms.

Room Usage Guidelines
Acceptable Uses of Library Meeting Rooms

  • Use of the room is limited to the following activities:
    • Programs: organized events or activities that are designed to engage, educate, or entertain an audience. Events that do not meet this criterion include individual or private social functions, e.g. parties, showers, and celebrations of life.
    • Meetings: gatherings that are open to the general public, allowing participants to contribute to the discussion and decision-making process. Groups that do not meet this criterion include HOAs, for-profit businesses, and study groups.
    • Civic, educational, or cultural events: organized activities or gatherings aimed at promoting community engagement, learning, and appreciation of cultural diversity and heritage to a live audience. Activities that do not meet this criterion are rehearsals and study groups.

 

Requesting a Reservation

  • Reservations are available up to 45 days in advance. Requests for reservations must be made at least one business day in advance.
  • All reservation applications are reviewed at regular intervals and approval is contingent on compliance with this policy. The Public Library of Brookline reserves the right to reject reservation requests.
  • Cancellations can be made by notifying the library hosting the event at least 24 hours before your reservation, by canceling the reservation via the Meeting Room Reservation software, or contacting Library Administration: 617-730-2360 or brkadmin@minlib.net.

 

Reservation Process


To reserve an event space:

  1. Review our full Meeting Room Policy
  2. Review our open hours for each location and check our events calendar for potential conflicts.
  3. Submit an event space request

A Library staff member will reach out to you as soon as possible to confirm your booking and connect you to our IT staff for A/V equipment training as needed.

Cancellations, Changes, & Questions


If you need to change or cancel a booking or if you have a question regarding a pending booking, please call 617-730-2360 or send an email to brkevents@minlib.net and include your name, telephone number, and the name, date, and time of your event.

Brookline Village Library

Hunneman Hall

Capacity: 75
Best for: Lectures, presentations, concerts
Includes: WiFi, projector and screen, BluRay player, microphones, assistive listening devices, Steinway baby grand piano*


Conference Room

Capacity: 16
Best for: Meetings
Includes: WiFi, projector, whiteboard


Coolidge Corner Library

Meeting Room

Capacity: 50
Best for: Lectures, presentations, concerts
Includes: WiFi, projector and screen, BluRay player, microphones, assistive listening devices, piano*


Putterham Library

Meeting Room

Capacity: 35
Best for: Lectures, presentations, meetings
Includes: WiFi, projector and screen


*Piano tuning is available through our approved vendor, dependent on availability, at the renter’s expense.