Events

a. Art Exhibits

The exhibition of works by local artists and craftspeople is welcomed at library branches. Exhibitions are arranged by branch staff and confirmed by the branch coordinator. All exhibitors must sign an Art Show form. There is no charge for using display areas.

The library is not responsible for damage to or loss of displayed works.

Western Counties Regional Library reserves the right to decline any exhibition of art work.

Displayed works may be offered for sale, but all transactions must be between the artist and the purchaser; library staff are not to be involved.

b. Book Launches

Western Counties Regional Library is pleased to assist local writers whose material reflects the Library’s collection development policy. The Library is willing to help authors in launching their material when possible. The final decision to launch the book rests with the Regional Library Director. The author/publisher must complete and sign the Book Launch Form.

The guidelines and the responsibilities of the Library and the author/publisher are designed to cover most launchings. The Library is willing to discuss changes and modifications which may be necessary to meet individual needs with author/publisher.

Responsibility of the Library:

To advise on publicity.
To provide a room free of charge. (Kitchen facilities are included where possible.)

Responsibility of the author/publisher:

To look after any publicity.
To provide refreshments and decorations.
To give two copies of the author’s book to the Library for its collection prior to the launch.
To be responsible for all book sales associated with the launch.

c. Meeting Rooms

Western Counties Regional Library has meeting rooms that are available for public use at several of its 10 branches. Meeting rooms are available for both non-profit and for-profit organizations. When determining room availability, Library and Library co-sponsored events take precedence.

The rental to a group of a Library meeting room does not mean that the Regional Library, (or Regional Library Board or both) endorses the renter’s activities or beliefs.

Bookings: Meeting room bookings are made by branch library staff. The branches are also responsible for supplying information regarding room availability, available equipment, wheelchair accessibility, kitchen facilities, seating capacity, etc.

Rental fees: Fees and rental conditions for meeting rooms vary from branch to branch; details are available from each branch library. Non-profit organizations are charged a reduced rate; groups whose events are co-sponsored by the Library are not subject to rental fees.

Terms of use:

Meeting rooms are usually available only during library open hours.
The Library Board may deny room rental requests and may cancel bookings at its discretion.
Organizations are liable for any relevant damage to library property or equipment.
Room set-up is the responsibility of the renting organization, as is returning the room to its original state.

d. Used Book Sales

At branch library book sales, the Library sells withdrawn materials and unrequired donated items. All materials are sold “as is”.

Current prices are listed.

At the completion of a scheduled book sale, bulk sales at reduced prices may be authorized by the Regional Library Director.

Donations of used books and other materials are welcomed by Western Counties Regional Library. All such donations are subject to Western Counties Regional Library’s Gifts and Donations Policy.

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