RESERVE A ROOM
You can reserve one of two rooms for studying, meeting, collaborating, and innovation.
The Forge
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Room Use: For studying, using library equipment, and small group meetings
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Who Can Reserve: Certified Makers aged 14+ (see below for details)
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Reservation Length: Up to two (2) hours at a time (extension provided at the discretion of library staff)
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Cost: Use of the space and the equipment is free, but equipment materials are charged individually
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Advance Reservations: Up to one (1) week in advance
Roy Hawkins Community Room
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Room Use: For studying, using library equipment, and small group meetings
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Who Can Reserve: Nonprofit and for-profit organizations (must be 18+)
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Reservation Length: Up to four (4) hour at a time (extension provided at the discretion of the library director)
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Cost Per Reservation: Free for nonprofit organizations, but $20.00 for for-profit organizations (per reservation)
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Advance Reservations: Up to sixty (60) days in advance
We will hold reservations for fifteen (15) minutes; after that, we'll make the room available for the next person.
Rooms can be reserved during the library's hours of operation. For reservations outside the library's hours of operation, please contact the library director. See below for more details about each space.
THE FORGE
About the Room
The Forge is a collaborative makerspace and a study room for small meetings and for personal work. Makers may not use The Forge for commercial business purposes, nor can Makers charge others to use or learn in the space. Makers may only use the computer in The Forge for its intended purposes, such as designing and creating. Users not engaged in crafting or studying will be asked to relocate as determined by library staff.
Using the Room
When not in use for library activities, the room is available to the public under the following guidelines. The Library Board of Trustees neither approves nor disapproves of content, topics, subject-matter, or points-of-view of individuals, groups, or organizations using the room. Exceptions to any part of this policy may be made at the sole discretion of the library director or designee. All room users must also adhere to the library's Acceptable Use Policy and the Guest Services Policy.
Becoming a Certified Maker
A Certified Maker (hereinafter Maker) is a library cardholder (aged 14+) certified to work independently in The Forge with a signed agreement on file (agreements are available below). Becoming a Maker allows users access to The Forge to craft, create, complete projects, and study without assistance and on their own time. While the library may offer occasional workshops, Makers understand that library staff may not be available to set up machines, help with projects, and/or troubleshoot while using equipment in The Forge.
Reservation Notes
The Forge can be booked one week in advance online or in-person with library staff. Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Makers wishing to use The Forge for the first time are required to read and sign an agreement, which will be held on file. So long as a Maker’s card is active, their ability to use The Forge is granted.
ROY HAWKINS COMMUNITY ROOM
About the Room
La Porte City Public Library (the library) provides one meeting room called the Roy Hawkins Community Room, which is primarily used to support the library’s mission and vision. When not in use for library activities, the room is available to the public under the following guidelines. The Library Board of Trustees neither approves nor disapproves of content, topics, subject-matter, or points-of-view of individuals, groups, or organizations using the room. Exceptions to any part of this policy may be made at the sole discretion of the library director or designee. All room users must also adhere to the Acceptable Library Use Policy and the Guest Services Policy.
Nonprofit Organizations & Individuals
The Community Room is available at no charge to nonprofit organizations (defined as those entities granted tax-exempt status by the IRS under section 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt sections of the Internal Revenue Code), a candidate’s campaign committee (as defined in Iowa Code §68A.102(5)), a political committee (as defined by Iowa Code §68A.102(18)), a nonprofit citizen’s group that provides appropriate contact information, a governmental subdivision, or a department/division/bureau of a governmental subdivision.
For-profit Organizations & Individuals
For-profit groups (such as businesses and law offices) are charged a $20.00 rental fee per use. All fees from for-profit groups must be received by the library before the meeting commences. Payments are made on the date of the booking in cash or check, payable to La Porte City Public Library.
Unavailable Uses
The room is unavailable for use as a regularly scheduled classroom or study space by educational institutions or educational professionals for consistent tutoring and extracurricular support. Rooms are not available for personal social events, such as birthday parties, showers, holiday parties, and receptions. Individuals, groups, and organizations may not charge admission fees other than membership dues.
Additional Notes
The library director may authorize the use of the Community Room for fundraising activities or for the sale of books, goods, merchandise, or services. Otherwise, the room is not to be used for direct sale of merchandise, goods, or services for profit or for the promotion of any commercial or profit-making venture or business. The room is not to be used for fundraising for the benefit of private individuals or for private support of organizations, other than the La Porte City Public Library.
Room Arrangements
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Classroom: Four tables with two to four chairs pointed toward the television
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Conferences: Four tables with two chairs facing one another
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Open Air: No chairs or tables except the lounge chairs
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Presentations: Up to 20 chairs facing the television
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Small Groups: Two groups of two tables with four to eight chairs per group
EQUIPMENT USE GUIDELINES
Users must abide by the Acceptable Library Use Policy and the Internet & Wi-Fi Use Policy. Upon reasonable belief that a violation of the library’s policies has occurred, the library reserves the right to terminate guest use of equipment, digital devices, and computing resources; to suspend library privileges; to ask the user to leave the library; or to contact local law enforcement.