Located on the lower level of the 2000 building, the Community Room features an elevated stage. It will seat 175 people theater style or 50 people at tables. Audiovisual equipment, a computer hookup with LCD projector and variant lighting are available for use within the room. Our Petrof concert grand piano is located on the east end of the stage and is available for use at musical activities. Reservations for this large meeting room can be made by inquiring at the Circulation Desk, Reference Desk, Library Administration Office or by calling 906-228-7434.
The Meeting Room Policy establishes the guidelines and procedures for the use of these facilities. The use of these meeting facilities by any individual or organization signifies their acceptance of the Meeting Room Policy. Individuals and/or organizations that do not comply with the Peter White Public Library Meeting Room Policy may be restricted from further use of the meeting rooms.
Meeting rooms are available during regular Library business hours. These hours are
9:30 am to 8:30 pm 9:30 am to 5:30 pm 10:30 am to 4:30 pm 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Groups using the Meeting Rooms must vacate the meeting rooms at least 15 minutes before closing.
The Community Room may be available beyond the Library's normal business hours. Use prior to or after regular hours will be determined based on staffing and other events that are scheduled for the facility. Use of the Community Room during non-business hours may result in an additional fee.
Meeting Rooms are not available during Library holidays or other times the Library is closed (for example: utility outage, staff in-service, Thanksgiving Day, etc.)
The PWPL Meeting Room Policy serves as a guide to assist users and Library Staff to implement an equitable and fair policy. Exceptions to the Policy may be made, as circumstances warrant, by the Library Director and/or Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The Library Director has the final authority in determining appropriate use and scheduling of the facilities.
PWPL programs take precedence over all other events. Second priority for scheduling will be granted to the Marquette Arts & Cultural Center (MACC). All other applications for use are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
In order to provide access to meeting room facilities, no individual or group may schedule use of the meeting room facilities more often than once a month.
A fee schedule will be used if the individual or organization using the facilities is soliciting, charging admission, raising money or conducting sales. This type of use is generally not allowed on Library property, but exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Library Board of Trustees or Library Director.
Nonprofit organizations are allowed to reserve one PWPL facility without charge one time per month if the activity is provided free of charge to the public and is held for the benefit of the citizenry. Programs should provide information that benefits the participants in an educational, cultural or recreational manner. If a nonprofit organization wishes to use more than one PWPL facility during the calendar month, a fee may apply. The rental fee for more than one use per month will be assessed at the commercial rate.
A written application form must be submitted by the sponsoring individual and/or organization prior to scheduling an event to be held in the Library. This application form is available from the Circulation Desk (228-9510), Reference Desk (226-4311) or the Library Administration Offices (226-4300).
All setup is the responsibility of the individual/organization requesting use of the meeting room. If the meeting room has been rearranged during the event, the furniture and equipment must be restored to the original arrangement upon completion of the event. Public entrances are to be used for entrance to and exit from the building and for all deliveries. Emergency exits are to be used in case of emergency only.
An individual or organization utilizing the meeting room is welcome to bring refreshments. Both food and drink are allowed.
*A complete copy of the room policies and other schedules see Public Meeting Room Policy . A brochure is also available for pick up at the Library's Circulation Desk or from the Library's Administration Office. Actual room reservation forms are available at the Circulation Desk or from the Library's Administrative Assistant.