To reserve a meeting room at a GCLS branch library, download and complete the forms below. Return the forms by faxing them to 856-223-6039 or by scanning and emailing them to meetingrooms@gcls.org.
The following forms must be completed to reserve any meeting room at any GCLS library:
Yes, floor plans for all GCLS locations are available. See the Meeting Room Floor Plans (PDF documents) below:
We also offer virtual meeting rooms via Zoom. You can get more information and request one on our virtual meeting room page.
When Library functions are not scheduled, the meeting rooms are available to non-profit community organizations and government agencies engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities in Gloucester County. GCLS provides meeting room spaces as a public service regardless of the beliefs or affiliation of groups requesting their use. GCLS does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of meetings or meeting room users. There is no charge for use of a room; no admission fee may be charged by groups using a room. No group will be denied access to these facilities because of age, race, creed, political beliefs, or viewpoints. All meetings will be open to the public, should they wish to attend.
From time to time, the library may decide to present a program utilizing the resources of a for-profit company. Such programs will be considered library sponsored programs and a library staff member shall be present during the program.
The intent of these policies and procedures is to provide equitable access to this popular resource to as many groups as possible. Failure to comply with the policies and procedures may be cause for denial of further use by an organization. We ask that you read, agree to, and sign the Policy and Regulations Concerning the Use of Meeting Rooms and follow the rules when you are here.
Use of a meeting room is provisional upon the organization’s agreement to abide by the Gloucester County Library System Meeting Room Policy and Regulations.
Reservation forms are available on-line at www.gcls.org and at all of the branches of the Gloucester County Library System. Room(s) and designated library equipment to be used are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Glassboro Branch Equipment
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Glassboro Branch Hours Monday thru Thursday 10 am - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm |
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Greenwich Branch Equipment
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Greenwich Branch Hours Monday thru Thursday 10 am - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm |
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Logan Branch Equipment
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Logan Branch Hours Monday thru Thursday 10 am - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm |
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Mullica Hill Branch Equipment
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Mullica Hill Branch Hours Monday thru Thursday 10 am - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm* Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm** * Open Saturdays 10am – 2pm Memorial Day through Labor Day **Closed Sundays Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day |
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Swedesboro Branch Equipment
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Swedesboro Branch Hours Monday thru Thursday 10 am - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm |
MEETING ROOM REGULATIONS
1. Regulations in effect when the meeting rooms are used shall apply. These regulations are subject to change without notice. The Library may not be used for commercial activities or purely personal functions.
2. The following capacities may not be exceeded:
Glassboro Branch
Meeting Room: 40 people
Greenwich Branch
Meeting Room #1: 35 people; with tables 25
Meeting Room #2: 70 people; with tables 40
Meeting Rooms #1 & #2: 105 people; with tables 65
Logan Branch
Meeting Room A – 40 people
Meeting Room B – 8 people
Mullica Hill Branch
Meeting Rooms A & B: 135 people; with tables 85
Meeting Room A: 60 people; with tables 40
Meeting Room B: 75 people; with tables 45
Meeting Room C: 12 people
Swedesboro Branch
Meeting Room: 40 people
3. No admission fee may be charged by groups using a room.
4. Adequate adult supervision of minors (those under 18 years old) is required at all times.
5. Smoking is not permitted in the building (or courtyard at Mullica Hill). Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on library property.
6. Organizations using the meeting rooms will be responsible for setting up their own seating arrangement if the configuration differs from the standard set-up. After each meeting, the room must be reset to the standard floor plan. A diagram of the floor plan is located in each of the meeting rooms. Allow ample time to set up and reset the reserved room.
7. All gatherings must be conducted in an orderly manner. Noise levels before and after meetings must be appropriate to the library setting. Care must be exercised so that the meeting room, corridor, rest rooms, and kitchen are maintained and left in a neat, clean, and orderly condition. Please report any spills on the carpet or stains on the furniture immediately.
8. At the Mullica Hill Branch and Greenwich Branches, the movable partition separating the meeting rooms must be opened or closed by GCLS staff only. Arrangements must be made at the time of meeting room reservation.
9. Library staff is not available to run equipment or explain the operation of same at the time of meeting. Program organizers may wish to familiarize themselves in advance with the use of the equipment. Please contact the Meeting Room Coordinator for details (856-223-6033).
10. The names Gloucester County Library, Glassboro Branch, Greenwich Township Branch, Logan Township Branch, Mullica Hill Branch, or Swedesboro Branch may not be used in publicity except as a designation of location. Neither the name nor the address of the Library may be used as the official address or headquarters of the organization.
A disclaimer statement must be included on all promotional material/announcements and must be a minimum of 10 point type. The disclaimer statement shall read, "The views and opinions of the sponsor of this program do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Gloucester County Library System." The words located at shall precede the name and address of the Library.
No program in the Library may be broadcast or televised without permission of the GCLS Director.
11. Organizations using a meeting room are considered a public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and therefore, responsible for providing auxiliary aids and services in compliance with the ADA.
12. Unless authorization has been given in advance by the GCLS Director or designee, no gathering shall start before the official opening time and must conclude 30 minutes before the official closing time of the library. Hours are listed on the Meeting Room Reservations page.
13. Groups must provide their own supplies, including paper, markers, pens, tape, flipchart pads, etc. Coin-operated copiers are available if extra copies of handouts are needed.
Note: Change for the self-service copy machine is available at the circulation area. Public use personal computers are available.
14. Groups may NOT store their supplies and/or equipment in the library before, between, or after the time of the scheduled meeting. No advance deliveries of equipment or supplies will be accepted by the library for groups using the meeting room.
15. Any equipment to be brought in must be listed on the application and approved in advance. All equipment and materials brought in for the occasion must be removed immediately after the meeting.
16. A kitchen is available at all of the branches with the exception of the Swedesboro Branch for the preparation of light refreshments. Permission to use the kitchen must be granted through the application process. As per the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, the stove may not be used in a manner that will produce grease-laden vapors. All supplies must be brought by the organization. Supplies found in the kitchen are Library property and may not be used.
17. Food and beverages may be served in a meeting room only. If refreshments are served during meeting, please wipe tables; pick up any left over cups and plates and dispose of them in the trash receptables. Food and food service equipment and supplies brought in for a meeting must be removed immediately following the meeting.
Note: The Library does not have full time maintenance or cleaning staff. The meeting organizer must assure that the meeting room is left in reasonably clean condition and furniture arranged as agreed. Thank you for your cooperation.