The Altadena Library District has meeting room accommodations for community groups and organizations. The Barbara J. Pearson Community Room (called the Community Room for short) at the Main Library is available for rental.

The Community Room is available to rent after the needs of the Library have been met. Limited use for individual or commercial purposes is permitted if such use does not interfere with Library operations.

The library also has a study room that you can reserve. Click here for details on how to request the Small Study Room). 

How to Request use of Altadena Library Community Room

Please fill out the request form below and select “Facility Use Request” for the request type.

Requests for the Community Room are accepted up to 60 days in advance. Due to the volume of requests, we will need up to seven (7) business days to review your submission. We will be in touch with the status of your request once all of the appropriate staff members have reviewed. Thank you for your interest in the Altadena Library.

Important things to know about renting the Community Room:

• Fees:
  • $50 for non-profits per hour, $100 for all others per hour
• Private parties are not permitted
  • All events must be open to the public
• Food is permitted, alcoholic beverages are not
• Room capacities are strict and not negotiable
• Library staff do not provide technical assistance
  • You can request a staff member overview our available technology before your event date, and staff may be able to assist with basic technical difficulties with our projector, sound system, or podium.
  • If you wish to bring your own equipment, you must notify staff what this equipment is before your rental request is approved
    • Depending on the equipment, proof of insurance will be required.

Before you submit your request, please closely review the Facility Use Policy by clicking here.