JENKINTOWN LIBRARY

COMMUNITY ROOM REGULATIONS

 

 

 

FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Community Room Application

 

Community Room:

                        -20’ x 27’ (maximum occupancy: 55 persons)

                        - 50 chairs; assorted tables (4 large)

                        -T V/Videocassette recorder/player

-Projection screen.  Chalkboard. Easel and small lectern

-Small kitchen equipped with standard electric range, refrigerator, and sink

-Separate male/female lavatories.

 

 

SCHEDULING AND USAGE POLICY

 

1.      The Library Director supervises scheduling of the facilities.  Telephone: 884-0593.

 

2.      Organizations/groups/individuals must pay the rental fee when reserving the facilities unless special arrangements are made with the Director.

 

3.      Smoking is not permitted in any area of the building.

 

4.      Renters will sign our standard use agreement and will be held financially responsible for and damages to any portion of facilities, their contents and equipment during rental use.  One responsible individual of the renting group/organization must sign the rental application form and the use agreement form, indication the she/he will be financially responsible for any damages to the rented facility or equipment.  First-time renters must also provide a Jenkintown reference known to Library Director of Library Board of Directors.

 

5.      The Jenkintown Library reserves the right to refuse usage of the Community Room facilities to any individual or group if, in the opinion of the Director, the proposed activities are not suitable for the building or location.

 

6.      The responsible individual signing the use agreement is charged with confining the rental group to the area rented.

 

7.      Groups composed of minors must be supervised by an adult who must physically be present at all times, and who must sign the application and use agreement and take responsibility for the actions of the minors.

 

8.      Users may not install equipment or decorations nor make any alterations or adjustment to the existing equipment or facilities without the express written approval of the Director.  No open flames are permitted.

 

9.      The applicant group must have a certificate of insurance evidencing standard liability coverage and must pay at reservation a refundable breakage fee deposit of $100.00.  At the discretion of the Director, small groups may be excused form the requirement of presenting a certificate of insurance liability.  The Library assumes no responsibility for personal injury to any individual or group using the facilities.

 

10.  Renting groups are responsible for all setup and cleanup of equipment and facilities used.  The renting group must supply all materials needed for cleanup (e.g., trash bags, paper towels, and detergent).  No supplies or food are to be left in the kitchen.  Bags of trash (maximum = 3) securely fastened may be left in the kitchen for disposal; in excess of 3 bags, trash must be removed by renters from library premises and grounds.

 

11.  Table and chair setup, arranging, and restacking are the responsibility of the renting group. “NO CHAIRS CAN BE PLACED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF EMERENCY EXIT.”

 

12.  Renters are responsible for carrying out stated closing procedures detailed on the form received when paying fees.

 

13.  Emergency telephone numbers are posted beside the thermostat in the Community Room.

 

14.  Fees:  Community Room (4hours or less) $50.00

                 Each additional hour above 4        $10.00

                 Kitchen………………….add    $10.00

       All fees are payable in advance

 

 

CLOSING PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMUNITY ROOM

 

 

1.      Close and lock windows.

 

2.      Set back thermostat controls according to posted instructions.

 

3.      Turn off all lights in the Community Room.

 

4.      Check both lavatories for running water and turn out lights in both rooms.

 

5.      Close the community room doors.

 

6.      Check that the range/oven are turned off; refrigerator door firmly closed; sing faucets are turned off.

 

7.      Leave the kitchen CLEAN.  Take your leftover food and supplies (and trash in excess of 3 bags) with you.  Turn off the kitchen light.  Pull the kitchen door firmly closed.

 

8.      Turn out the hallway light and the light outside the back door.

 

9.      Pull the outside door firmly shut to self-lock as you leave.