Reserve a room
Frequently Asked questions
Can I begin my meeting before the Library opens or end it after the Library is closed?
Yes. You will have to make arrangements to pick up a key beforehand. You will have to pay a key deposit of $25. The key may be placed in the Book Return on the sidewalk to the right of the front door when vacating the building. It is your responsibility to make sure the key has been placed properly inside the drop box. The deposit will be in the form of a check or cash that will be held until the next business day. If the key is returned, the check will be returned or destroyed.
Can I bring food to my meeting?
Yes, customers may bring in certain kinds of food and covered beverages. Here are some guidelines for the types of food that are allowed in meeting rooms. If you have questions, call us at (573) 796-2642.
Examples of allowable food and beverages (This is not a comprehensive list.):
Prepacked snacks such as granola bars, chips, and cookies
Donuts and pastries
Canned soft drinks
Coffee in cardboard packaging or insulated carafe
Trays of meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
Box lunches
Delivery pizza
Examples of prohibited food and beverages (This is not a comprehensive list.):
Anything requiring a heating element (i.e. crockpot, hotplate, sterno, percolator)
Gallons or bottles of juice, tea, or soft drinks
Alcoholic beverages
Buffets and potlucks
Can I sell products or charge people to come to a training?
No. All meetings held in Library conference rooms must be free and the sale of goods and services are prohibited.
Do I have to pay to use a meeting room?
For non-profit groups that are open to the public and have an educational or community service purpose, there is no fee to use the meeting rooms.
Other groups may reserve the meeting rooms for $25 for up to 4 hours. All rental fees will be paid in cash.
Rooms will no longer be rented for children’s birthday parties.
How do I reserve a room?
Library meeting rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. Non-profit, for profit, and community organizations may reserve rooms up to 90 days in advance. Individuals wishing to have a private meeting may not reserve rooms in advance, but can use space as a walk in.
Reservations can be made through the Library’s website a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Use of the room will be confirmed when official confirmation is received by the meeting organizer. Confirmation will be sent to the meeting organizer within 24 hours of receipt or on the next business day.
Telephone reservations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Reservations can be made over the phone by calling (573) 796-2642.
Same day reservations can be made only as a walk in.
All room rentals will require the Meeting Room Policy and Reservation form to be filled out. This form must be filled out for all room rentals ahead of time. This form can be found here or you can stop by the library to fill it out.
How far in advance can I reserve a meeting room?
Reservations are accepted inside a 90-day window.
May I hang things on meeting room walls?
Only self adhesive 3M flip chart sheets are allowed to be attached to the walls. You may not use thumbtacks, tape, or other adhesives to attach visual aids to meeting room walls.