Wilmington Meeting Rooms
There are six meeting rooms and one study room located throughout the library.
- P.S. duPont meeting room-Seats 32, minimum occupancy to book is 15 (16 tables & 32 chairs)
- Jacob Broom meeting room-Seats 18, minimum occupancy to book is 10 (9 tables & 18 chairs)
- John Dickinson meeting room-Seats 8, minimum occupancy to book is 4 (1 boardroom style table that seats 8, 12 chairs in the room)
- William P. Bancroft meeting room-Seats 10, minimum occupancy to book is 5 (1 boardroom style table that seats 10 chairs)
- Gunning Bedford meeting room- Seats 12, minimum occupancy to book is 3 (1 table that seats 4 & 12 chairs)
- The Commons– Seats 100, or 200 Standing Room, Reserved only with approval from Director. Minimum occupancy to book is 20.(ONLY 40 chairs and ONLY 5 tables upon request. Larger groups will need to rent chairs and tables at own expense.)
- Rodney Square Study Room– Seats 4 (1 table, 4 chairs) Walk-in, first come, first serve availability only. 2 hours each day. Reserve at the Reference desk. *Special Policy just for this room: Rodney Square Study Room Policy
The duPont and Broom meeting rooms are furnished with the following equipment:
- Ceiling mounted projector (HDMI cord)
- Built in projector screen (ceiling mounted)
- Movable lectern
- Wireless internet access
- Individuals, organizations & groups are responsible for providing and operating their own laptop equipment when using the meeting rooms.
The Bancroft and Dickinson meeting rooms are furnished with the following equipment:
- Built in projector screen (ceiling mounted)
- Wireless internet access
- Individuals, organizations & Groups are responsible for providing and operating their own laptop equipment when using the meeting rooms.
The Gunning Bedford and Rodney Square rooms are equipped with the following equipment:
- Wireless internet access is available for patrons
- P.S. duPont & Jacob Broom Meeting Room Rate: $100.00 per date reserved
- William P. Bancroft & John Dickinson Meeting Room Rate: $50.00 per date reserved
- Gunning Bedford: $25.00 per date reserved
- The Commons Room Rate: $200.00 per date reserved
- All Meeting Room Cleaning Charge Rates: $25.00 per date reserved
- A $25.00 charge will be applied to all individuals and organizations (non-profit, for-profit, community groups and individuals) for use of the Kitchenette if choose to use. *If you wish to reserve the kitchenette: Mark ‘Yes’ and the fee will automatically be applied to your reservation.
- Non-Profits: send copy of 501(3)(c) via eMail to Nancy.Martin@lib.de.us or mail to – Wilmington Library P.O. Box 2303 Wilmington DE 19899
- Payments are accepted in the form of Cash or Check – Please reference the room name & date of your meeting room reservation on the check memo.
Make payable to: Wilmington Library Foundation
Mail to: Wilmington Library Foundation, PO Box 2303, Wilmington DE 19899.
Light refreshments may be served in the meeting rooms at no charge. Refreshments include: juice, coffee, soda, water, snacks, and light fare.
All food and drink must be prepared in advance. No food prep in the kitchenette. The kitchenette is NOT equipped with utensils or preparation type equipment (e.g. coffee makers, blenders, stove, etc). The kitchenette comes with a large refrigerator, sink, and microwave. The kitchenette refrigerator must be emptied upon vacating the room. Alcoholic beverages may not be served in the library unless you have valid a liquor license.
All supplies for refreshments and food must be supplied by groups and/or organizations using the meeting room.
No foods can be poured in the sinks (kitchen or bathrooms), drinking fountains or landscaping areas of the library. All food and beverages must be removed from the library immediately following the conclusion of the event and/or meeting by the group or organization using the meeting room.
Any costs incurred by library staff in the removal of un-disposed of food and/or beverages will result in a cleaning fee being charged to the group or organization responsible for requesting the room.
Organizers may arrange to have food delivered, but are solely responsible for delivery and clean up. No heating equipment, electrical appliances, sternos, crock pots, or hot plates may be used in any of the meeting rooms or kitchenette.
