Reserve an Event Space

The Public Library of Brookline has three large event spaces and one conference room available for public meetings of a civic, educational, or cultural nature. All events must be free and open to the public and may not be strictly social in nature (e.g., private parties or reunions).

All event spaces are available for 4-hour rental at the following rates:
Individuals and Organizations: $90
Certified 501(c)3 Nonprofits: $45 (IRS or DOR letter required)
Additional 1 Hour Rehearsal: $20

Payment by check or cash is required on or before the day of the event.

Reservation Process

To reserve an event space:

  1. Review our full Booking Policy.
  2. Review our open hours for each location and check our events calendar for potential conflicts.
  3. Submit an event space request via our online form at least 2 business days and no more than 3 months in advance of your event.

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 brkroomrequest@minlib.net and include your name, telephone number, and the name, date, and time of your event.

Brookline Village Library

Hunneman Hall

Capacity: 96
Best for: Lectures, presentations, concerts
Includes: WiFi, projector and screen, BluRay player, microphones, assistive listening devices, Steinway baby grand piano*, kitchen

Conference Room

Capacity: 15
Best for: Meetings
Includes: WiFi, projector, whiteboard

Coolidge Corner Library

Meeting Room

Capacity: 100
Best for: Lectures, presentations, concerts
Includes: WiFi, projector and screen, BluRay player, microphones, assistive listening devices, piano*

Putterham Library

Meeting Room

Capacity: 90
Best for: Lectures, presentations, meetings
Includes: WiFi, projector and screen, BluRay player, microphones, kitchenette

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