Available Spaces

• 3 study rooms (capacity of up to 4 people per room and reservation)

Amenities

• Access to power outlets.
• Monitors with casting capabilities.
• Whiteboard with 3 dry erase markers and 1 eraser.

Room Rules

• Reservations are for 1 hour.
• 1 reservation per group per day.
• Do not bring food into the rooms.
• Do not leave belongings unattended in rooms.
• Please keep your voices low as the walls are thin.
• When you leave the room please take all of your books, papers, pencils, etc. with you and push in the chairs.
• Conducting business such as paid tutoring, tax preparation, counseling, etc. is not allowed in the Study Rooms.

Requirements for Use

• Long Beach Public Library card (IDs are no longer accepted).
• Provide first and last names of every person using the room to staff at the Level 2 Information Desk.
• Room Pass (must be picked up at start of reservation and returned when leaving).
• Library and Room Rules are to be followed at all times.

Reserving a Room

• Inquire about availability at the Level 2 Information Desk.
• Rooms are first come, first served.
• Rooms can only be reserved on the day of the reservation. Call (562) 570-7500 or stop by the Information Desk.
• Rooms must be claimed within 10 minutes of the reservation time.
• Special exceptions may be considered for groups at the discretion of the Librarian.

Available Spaces

• 1 Study Room in the Teen area for up to 6 people
• 1 Quiet Room in the Adult area for up to 6 people

Amenities

• Whiteboards, markers, and erasers available upon request
• Study Room has a monitor with VGA and HDMI connection for laptops, cables available to check out upon request

Room Rules

• Sessions up to 1 hour
• 1 session per group per day
• Please keep your voices low as the walls are thin
• Do not bring food into the rooms
• When you leave please take all of your books, papers, pencils, etc. with you and push in the chairs
• If you use the whiteboard, please erase it before you leave and return markers and eraser to the Information Desk

Requirements for Use

• Library Card is required to use the space
• Names of all group members required at the Information desk
• By using the room you agree to rules provided during check in
• You are responsible for your belongings

Using the Rooms

• Inquire about availability at the Information Desk
• Rooms are first come, first served, with priority given to library programs
• Library cards are held at the Information Desk while the room is in use
• Rooms close 15 minutes prior to Library closing
• Special exceptions may be considered for groups at the discretion of the Librarian

1. Please contact the Meeting Space Coordinator for availability at the location you'd like to reserve:
   • Billie Jean King Main Library: (562) 570-6457
   • Neighborhood Libraries: (562) 570-6291
2. Once you've booked a reservation through the Meeting Space Coordinator, the Meeting Space Reservation Form (PDF) must be completed and approved for all meeting space requests.
3. You will be contacted by the Meeting Space Coordinator to discuss insurance options and required documents.
4. Library Services fees apply. See a complete list of Library Services fees and charges.

Billie Jean King Main Library
There are 3 community meeting room options. A kitchenette is available for rental as well.

• Meeting Room A has a capacity of 90 standing.
• Meeting Room B has a capacity of 65 standing.
• Meeting Room A and B combined into one room has a capacity of 164.

Alamitos Neighborhood Library
Community meeting room has a capacity of 90. Access to the second floor is by stairway only.

Bach Neighborhood Library
Community meeting room has a capacity of 90.

Bay Shore Neighborhood Library
Community meeting room has a capacity of 90.

Brewitt Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 50.

Burnett Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 60.

Dana Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 90.

El Dorado Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 80.

Harte Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 80.

Los Altos Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 80.

Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 79.

Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
There are 3 community rooms available:

• Large Community Room, equipped with a Hearing Loop
  • 1784 square feet
  • capacity of 256 standing and 117 seated.
• Medium Classroom, equipped with a Hearing Loop
  • 790 square feet
  • capacity of 113 standing and 50 seated.
• Conference Room
  • 331 square feet
  • capacity of 23 standing and 14 seated.

As a condition of granting any permit, the Permittee shall provide evidence of General Liability insurance covering the event in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit. Please see Facility Rules & Regulations for details.

A tax identification number is required when providing evidence of insurance coverage. 

Upon request, quotes for low-cost liability insurance that meets the requirements of the permit are available. To purchase liability insurance from the City of Long Beach, contact the Meeting Space Coordinator for the Billie Jean King Main Library at (562) 570-6457 or Neighborhood Libraries at (562) 570-6291 for details.

1. Meeting Space Reservation Form (PDF)
   
2. Certificate of Insurance – Example (PDF)
3. and either:
   • Insurance Endorsement, General – Example (PDF) Required with Certificate of Insurance.
   • Insurance Endorsement, Additional Insured – Example (PDF) Required with Certificate of Insurance.