Meeting Rooms
Meeting Rooms
The Hall Memorial Library provides meeting space for use by the Ellington community as part of its mission to foster and support community engagement. Ellington community groups, organizations and residents, and groups with Ellington residents as members may use the meeting rooms, following the meeting room use guidelines.
Many groups use the library spaces for meetings each day. In order to assure equal access for all, the meeting room guidelines have been adjusted. New and strengthened items are:
- All applicants must be Ellington residents.
- A two room-uses-per-month limit has been set (whether on the same or different days).
- A responsible representative must check in at the desk before occupying the room.
- All meetings must end no later than 15 minutes before closing, and all participants must leave the building by closing time.
View the complete updated policy from the link below.
The library has 4 meeting spaces available:
*Upstairs Meeting Room – 75 persons. Located upstairs in the old section of the library. Tables, chairs, stage and kitchenette. Projection screen. Wi-Fi. Light refreshments may be served. For meetings during normal library hours only, ending no later than 15 minutes before closing. Not appropriate for noisy activities.
*The Children's Department Craft/Program Room -- 40 persons. Located upstairs in the Children’s Department. Tables, chairs and running water are available. Projection screen. Wi-Fi. Light refreshments may be served. For meetings during normal library hours only, ending no later than 15 minutes before closing. Best choice for children's groups. This room may be divided to accommodate two smaller groups.
*The McKnight Community Room -- 25 persons. Located on the main floor. Tables, chairs, and a kitchenette are available. Light refreshments may be served. Available for meetings extending beyond library hours, 9:00 AM-10:00 PM weekdays by special arrangement.
*The Study Room – 10 persons. Located in the Reference Room. Tables and chairs. Projection screen. Wi-Fi. For meetings during normal library hours only, ending no later than 15 minutes before closing. Not appropriate for noisy activities.
Use the online system to reserve a meeting space, being sure to request a room and a date that are available. You will receive an email when your request is approved or denied. Keep in mind that it may take several days for your request to be approved, especially if submitted on a weekend or holiday. Your event will not appear on the calendar until it is approved.
Please read the Meeting Room Policy before booking a room.
Library Hours
- Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm (meetings need to end by 7:45pm)
- Friday 10am-5pm (meetings need to end by 4:45pm)
- Saturday 10am-5pm September-June (meetings need to end by 4:45pm)
- Saturday 10am-1pm July-August (meetings need to end by 12:45pm)
- Sunday 1pm-5pm October-May (meetings need to end by 4:45pm)
- Sunday June-September closed
Holiday Closures 2026
- Thursday, January 1, New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King Day
- Monday, February 16, Presidents’ Day
- Friday, April 3, Good Friday
- Monday, May 25, Memorial Day
- Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Independence Day
- Friday, July 3, Independence Day Holiday
- Saturday, July 4, Independence Day
- Monday, September 7, Labor Day
- Monday, October 12, Columbus Day
- Wednesday, November 11, Veterans’ Day
- Wednesday, November 25 -- Thanksgiving Holiday -- Close at 1pm
- Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, November 27, Thanksgiving Holiday
- Thursday, December 24, Christmas Holiday -- close at 1 pm
- Friday, December 25, Christmas Day
- Wednesday, December 31, New Year's Eve -- close at 5 pm