The Anniston Room is housed inside the Alabama Room located on the second floor of the Library.  Rare photographs, historic artifacts and memorabilia of early Anniston and Calhoun County are on display.  Tours are conducted upon request and with advance notice for groups and individuals interested in the history of our city and county.

The Anniston Room may be used by small groups of 20 maximum for meetings, when such use can be arranged without disrupting library programs and/or tours. All reservation requests must be made to and approved by either the Library Director or the Alabama Room staff. A nonrefundable fee of $20.00 may be charged for maintaining and cleaning of room.  Non-profit organizations are exempt from fee.

Guidelines:

1.        The Anniston room is available during the following hours:

                  Monday-Friday            9:15am to 4:45pm

                  Saturday                       10:15am to 4:45pm

                  Sunday                         1:15pm to 4:45pm

2.       Due to the rare materials housed in this area, no food or drinks are allowed.

3.       Smoking is not allowed in the Library.

4.       No materials, photographs or furniture are to be moved or altered.

5.       Movies, slides and other audiovisual programs cannot be used.  The lighting systems does not allow for lights to be turned off.

6.       Meetings lasting longer than two (2) hours are not permitted in the Anniston Room.

7.       All printed invitations, press releases or information pertaining to an event should indicate sponsorship by the renting organization only.  In no way should the Library appear to be the sponsor of any event hosted by an outside organization.

 AYERS ROOM:

The Ayers Room is primarily intended for Library sponsored or co-sponsored events. However, when scheduling permits, it is available for use by other organizations, with the understanding that the Library or Library support groups will always have priority in the event of a scheduling conflict. The seating capacity of the Ayers Room is 100 maximum. Reservation request should be made 4 weeks prior to the event, if possible, to the Library Director or Alabama Room staff.  All requests for use of the Ayers Room are subject to final approval by the Library Director.

The Primary reasons for making the Ayers Room available for meetings is to increase Library usage by acquainting civic, educational, cultural, and governmental groups and their members with the Library's facilities and services.  There is a nonrefundable fee charged for maintenance and cleaning. The fee is based on the type of event scheduled.  Regulations regarding the rental and fee structure of the Ayers Room are subject to change or adjustment as deemed necessary by the Library Director and/or Library Board.

Guidelines:

1.       No weddings, private parties, receptions and reunions, and other events as deemed unacceptable by the Library Director and/or Library Board.

2.       No smoking is allowed in the Library.

3.       No alcoholic beverages are allowed without consent of the Library Director/Board

4.      Tape and/or nails/thumbtacks may not be placed in/on Library walls.

5.       Green plants, flowers must be placed in spill proof containers, other decorations must be limited to table or floor.

6.       All plants/decorations must be removed immediately after event.

7.       Beverages and finger foods are allowed but must be removed after event.

8.      Coffee Service is not available.

9.      Permission must be granted for the actual cooking of foods on the stove or in the oven. Reheating of food is allowed for any meeting.

10.    All dishes used must be removed after event.

11.    Over night events are not allowed.

12.    All printed invitations, press releases or information pertaining to an event should clearly indicate sponsoring organization.  In no way should the Library appear to sponsor any event hosted by an outside organization.

13.    The Library is not responsible for furnishing or operating any equipment, and will not be available to move equipment before or after events.

14.    No outside furniture may be brought in without permission.

15.    The Library is not responsible for damage/theft of equipment/decorations, etc. brought in by outside organizations.

Fee Schedule for Ayers Room:

Meeting with no refreshments or light refreshments (cookies, punch, coffee) - $40.00

Meeting with heavy hors d'oeuvres or meal - minimum charge $100.00

Any waiver of fees must be approved by the Library Director and/or Library Board.

Hours Available:

Monday - Thursday                 9:15am to 6:15pm

Friday                                      10:15am to 4:45pm

Saturday                                  10:15am to 4:45pm

Sunday                                     1:15pm to 4:45pm

Board Approved  3/25/2008