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Meeting Rooms

Reserve a Space for Your Next Gathering

The Mattoon Public Library offers three reservable meeting spaces, each designed to support a variety of needs—from quiet study and small meetings to large community events. All rooms include free public WiFi and easy access to restrooms.

Request a Room Online

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Once your room rental is confirmed by our staff, you may use this payment button to pay your rental fee.

Meeting Room

1903 Room

Best For: Quiet Study, Small Groups, Online Meetings

  • Occupancy: 1–6 people
  • Amenities: Table + chairs
  • Cost: Free (day use only)

Perfect for tutoring, virtual meetings, small discussions, or focused work time.

Kinzel Room

Best For: Meetings, Workshops, Small Sessions

  • Occupancy: 6–12 people
  • Amenities:
    • 12’ conference table
    • Swivel chairs
    • Sink
    • Television with HDMI
    • Whiteboard
  • Cost: $25 per reservation

A spacious, comfortable conference space ideal for group discussions or professional meetings.

Meeting Room

Community Room

Best For: Large Groups, Gatherings, Community Events

  • Occupancy:
    • Up to 125 people (seated)
    • Up to 80 people (with table/chair setup)
  • Amenities:
    • Projector + screen
    • Kitchenette (sink, fridge, microwave)
    • Podium
    • Flexible room arrangement
  • Cost:
    • $35 per weekday
    • $50 on weekends

A versatile, fully equipped space for parties, programs, celebrations, trainings, and community events.

How to Reserve a Room

To rent a meeting room:

  1. Submit the Room Rental Request Form
  2. Or call the Library at 217-234-1710
  3. Check the online calendar to confirm availability

The Library Calendar displays:

  • Community Room Private Events (yellow)
  • Kinzel Room Private Events (light teal)
Request a Room Online

Book by Phone

Prefer to reserve in person?
Call 217-234-1710 and our staff will assist you.

Rules & Guidelines

Please review before reserving a space:

  • Weekend dates fill quickly—book early
  • Payment must be made no later than the day before your event
  • Include in your invitations:
  • “Located in the lower basement of the Mattoon Public Library.”
  • No alcohol, smoking, or drug use is permitted on library property
  • Renters are responsible for cleaning up after their event
  • Decorations must be hung with removable poster tape or Command strips
    • Post-its and Post-it poster paper/boards are allowed