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ACPL Event Center

The Allen County Public Library Events Center at the Main Library is the perfect destination for event planners. Featuring versatile spaces, generous capacities, and modern amenities, it’s a place where your creativity can truly shine.

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Event & Meeting Rooms

To reserve these meeting rooms and event spaces outside of regular business hours, please contact the ACPL Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.

 

Room usage fees vary based on the type of group or individual reserving the space:

  • Non-Profit Groups or Individuals: Rooms are available free of charge (Class A). However, if the room is used to host an event where admission or fees are charged to guests, a usage fee will apply (Class B).

  • For-Profit Groups or Individuals: A usage fee will be charged for room reservations (Class C).

  • Business, Science & Technology Room

    (MAX Seating: 12) The BST Meeting Room is located on the second floor. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.

    Included resources:

    • Sony Monitor

      • 40 inch Sony monitor HDMI & VGA connection

    • Whiteboard

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 12

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 0
    Setup Time: 0

    BST Meeting Room

    Location: Main Library

    Class B/C Room Rate: $15/per hour

  • Room Layout Options

    Globe Meeting Room

    The Globe Room is located on the West side of the facility near the Children's Department. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at (260) 421-1274. (Classroom: 24; U-Shape: 16; Pods: 30; Theater: 55; Boardroom: 20 )

    Included resources

    • LCD Projector

    • Podium

    • Projection Screen

    • Whiteboard

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 55

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    boardroom hollow style seating arrangement

    Boardroom

    Capacity 20

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 55

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 30

    u-shape style seating arrangement

    U Shape

    Capacity 16

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 24

    Globe Room seating arrangement chart

    Location: Main Library

  • Meeting Room A

    (CLASSROOM: 60; THEATER: 100; U-SHAPE: 27; BOARDROOM: 36) The Meeting Room is located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.

    Included resources

    • LCD Projector

    • Podium

      • Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone

    • Projection Screen

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 100

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    boardroom hollow style seating arrangement

    Boardroom

    Capacity 36

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 100

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 60

    u-shape style seating arrangement

    U Shape

    Capacity 27

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 60

    Room Layout Options

    Meeting Room A

    Location: Main Library

  • boardroom hollow style seating arrangement

    Boardroom

    Capacity 48

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 140

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 80

    u-shape style seating arrangement

    U Shape

    Capacity 33

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 80

    Room Layout Options

    Meeting Room AB

    (Classroom 80: Theater: 140; Boardroom 48: U-Shape: 33) These meeting rooms are located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.

    Included resources

    • LCD Projector

    • Podium

      • Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone

    • Projection Screen

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 140

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    Meeting Room AB

    Location: Main Library

  • Room Layout Options

    Meeting Rooms ABC

    (Classroom: 165; Theater: 203) These meeting rooms are located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.

    Included resources:

    • LCD Projector (3)

    • Podium

      • Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 203

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 203

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 120

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 165

    Meeting Room ABC

    Location: Main Library

  • Room Layout Options

    Meeting Room B

    (Classroom: 30; Theater: 56; Boardroom Style: 24; The meeting room is located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.

    Included resources:

    • LCD Projector

    • Podium

      • Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone

    • Projection Screen

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 56

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    boardroom style seating arrangement

    Boardroom

    Capacity 24

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 56

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 20

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 30

    Meeting Room B

    Location: Main Library

  • Meeting Room BC

    (Classroom: 80; Theater 119: Boardroom: 42; U-Shape 30) These meeting rooms are located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.

    Included resources:

    • LCD Projector

    • Podium

      • Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone

    • Projection Screen

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 119

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    Room Layout Options

    boardroom hollow style seating arrangement

    Boardroom

    Capacity 42

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 119

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 60

    u-shape style seating arrangement

    U Shape

    Capacity 30

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 80

    Meeting Room BC

    Location: Main Library

  • Meeting Room C

    (Classroom: 45; Theater: 70; Boardroom: 30; U-Shape: 24) The meeting room is located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.

    Included resources:

    • LCD Projector

    • Podium

      • Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone

    • Projection Screen

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 70

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 30
    Setup Time: 30

    boardroom hollow style

    Boardroom

    Capacity 30

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 70

    banquet style seating arrangement

    Pods

    Capacity 40

    u-shape style seating arrangement

    U Shape

    Capacity 24

    classroom style seating arrangement

    Classroom

    Capacity 45

    Room Layout Options

    Meeting Room C

    Location: Main Library

  • Theater

    The Theater on Lower Level 2, is accessible by main lobby elevators. The seating capacity is 230. The expected minimum attendance of fifty people is required to reserve this space. Additional AV tech fees may apply. To reserve the Theater outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274

    Room Capacity

    Total Capacity: 230

    Setup Times

    Breakdown Time: 60
    Setup Time: 60

    theatre style seating arrangement

    Theatre

    Capacity 230

    Room Layout Options

    theater

    Location: Main Library

Information for Visitors

Meeting Rooms Guidelines

  • Must be reserved in advance. Unreserved rooms may be booked on a first come, first serve basis. 

  • May be reserved for up to 2 hours at a time per group

    • Special consideration may be given for longer uses by contacting the ACPL Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.

  • May be reserved up to 4 times per month per group

  • May be reserved up to 3 months in advance

  • Room capacities vary

 
The Library reserves the right to deny applications for use based on the availability of space, availability of staff, frequency of use, or as further outlined in ACPL’s Facilities and Meeting Room Policy.

Facilities & Meeting Room Policy & Guidelines

Please read our Meeting Room Guidelines for further information.
Our complete policy for our facilities and meeting rooms.

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