Room Rental

The Mattoon Public Library has three different rooms that are open for public use. Two rooms have a charge for use, and one study room is available for free.

Rules and Guidelines

  • Weekends tend to fill up fast; please book early.
  • Rooms should be paid for no later than the day before the event.
  • We suggest invitations say something similar to “located in the Lower Basement of the Mattoon Public Library.”
  • Alcohol, smoking, and drug use is forbidden 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 permissible.

How to Rent

To rent a room, fill out the Room Rental Request form or contact the Library at 234-1710.

The Library calendar has all events for the Library listed and all uses for private events.  Please check with the calendar to know if rooms are already reserved or not for your preferred date. Community Room Private Events are reservations for our Community Meeting Room and are shown in yellow. Kinzel Room Private Events are reservations for the Kinzel room and are shown in light teal.

The Community Room

Room occupancy:
  • Chairs only: 125
  • Tables and chairs: 80
Rent:
  • $35 per event per weekday
  • $50 per event per day on weekends
Amenities:
  • Large multi-purpose room
  • Small kitchenette
    • Refrigerator
    • Microwave
    • Sink
  • Configurable seating
    • 12 8′ long tables
    • 10 6’ long tables
    • 6 6’ long wooden folding tables
    • 1 circular table
    • 80 chairs
  • Podium

The Kinzel Board Room

Room occupancy:
  • 6-12 comfortably
Rent:
  • $25 per event per day
Amenities:
  • 12’ center conference table (can not be moved)
  • White Board
  • Swivel chairs
  • Sink

The 1903 Room

The 1903 Room is the quiet study room located at the top of the original stairs on the second floor. Anyone may use it at any time, but scheduled patrons get priority. If the room is occupied by someone not on the schedule, they may be asked to leave for the scheduled group.

Like the Children’s Department, this room closes 30 minutes before the rest of the Library.

Room occupancy:
  • 1-6 people
Rent:
  • Free
Amenities:
  • Table and chairs