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What are the rules for using the Blanchard Library meeting rooms?

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Blanchard Public Library Community Rooms Policy

Community groups and individuals are encouraged to use the meetings rooms at the Blanchard Public Library for educational, cultural, and civic purposes.  

• Meetings may not be scheduled for purely commercial reasons. There is no charge for use of the rooms, but customers must agree to abide by the rules for use of the rooms.
• To reserve the room, each group or individual must furnish the name, address, and phone number of a contact person.
• The Pioneer Library System requires basic contact information which must be given in order to reserve rooms. This information is required so that 1)the library will be able to notify you in the unlikely case of a change in availability 2)the library will be able to refer questions concerning your meeting to the appropriate person.
• Priority is given to programs sponsored by the library.
• Meetings may be scheduled up to 3 months in advance. No more than one meeting may be scheduled by a group at a time.
• Exceptions must be cleared through the Branch Manager on a case by case basis.

The library has two meeting rooms:

The Community Room accommodates 120 persons, and has a separate entrance to the parking lot and a kitchen area for serving food. This room is available for use by eligible groups and individuals before, during, and after library hours. For meetings scheduled to begin before the library opens, arrangements to pick up the Community Room key must be made at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. For meetings that will end after the close of the library, the group is responsible for  checking to make sure the bathrooms are secured, locking the room, turning on the security alarm for the Community Room, and dropping  the key in the bookdrop after locking the outside door.

The Conference Room  (accommodates  up to 16)  is a study room that is located inside the library. Use is only available  during library hours and meetings must  conclude at least 15 minutes before the library closes. No food or drinks may be served in this room. No programs producing elevated noise levels may be held in the Conference Room. 

General Rules for Meeting Room Use:

1. To reserve a meeting room, individuals or organizations must contact the library staff and complete a registration form prior to the meeting. The form is available online through the Blanchard Public Library webpage or in the library.
2. All meetings must be free and open to the public.  No admission may be charged for any activity in the rooms.
3. Food may be served in the Community Room.  Groups are responsible for the disposal of all food and trash.  Trash is to be bagged and taken to the dumpster after each group that has served food or refreshments.  The meeting room is to be cleared and clean after each event by the scheduling group.  Failure to do so may result in the loss of Community Room use privileges.     
4. No assistance is available to move tables and chairs.  This is the responsibility of each group. 
5. No Silly String.   No inflatable bouncing toys.
6. Open flames are not permitted including but not limited to:  candles, tea lights, and any other type of flammable items.
7. Nothing is to be attached to the walls, doors, or windows by any means. 
8. 3 easels are available upon request. 
9. Groups are responsible for their own deliveries.
10. Attendance cards for each meeting are in the kitchen area and in the Conference Room.  Please complete a card for your event and leave it on the counter, return with the keys, or hand to the staff.
11. The Branch Manager reserves the right to cancel any meetings should conditions or circumstances warrant.
12. An adult leader must be present at all times and be responsible for the supervision of any groups of children under the age of 18.
13. A sound system and audiovisual equipment is available for use in the Community Room.  Use of the system must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance of your meeting with the staff .    
14. Several  laptop computers are available for use in the Conference Room or Community Room if arranged for in advance with the  staff.  All library equipment must remain in the library.
15. The entire library has wi-fi  available for internet use.

Joining the Blanchard Friends Group

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Blanchard Friends of the Library contact:

Patty Wilson
405-485-3324

Officers

President: Patty Wilson
Vice President: Kristi Johnson
Secretary: Debra Edgmon
Treasurer: Cassie Wood
Public Relations: Jo Ann Wood

Meetings:

Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Membership Fees:

Individual $5.00
Family $7.00
Commercial $20.00

When is the book sale?

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