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Meeting Space

posted 10/28/2009
Where can you take hula lessons, learn how to cook with a wok, listen to a presentation sponsored by the League of Women Voters, meet as part of a planning committee, or listen to weekly toddler songs and stories? The library meeting room, of course. For many this is does not come as a surprise. In 2008 the meeting room was used for 843 meetings and programs for a total of 2025 of hours. Not exactly an island secret. And we don't want it to to be a secret.

As part of our mission, the library provides a public gathering space for community members to come together for discussion and learning. Providing meeting room space is one way we do this.

And now our meeting room is better than ever. Thanks to a San Juan Community Foundation grant awarded to the Friends of the Library the meeting room is getting a makeover. We have recently installed a 65" HD Plasma TV. In addition to that we will have a Blu-ray DVD player, VHS player, an integrated computer with internet access, and basic cable television. This means anyone using the meeting room can project PowerPoint presentations, internet demos, DVDs, and VHS tapes.

We also received an individual donation and direct money from the Friends of the Library to install a dedicated phone line and purchase a conference call phone. So by letting us know in advance you can also use the room the for teleconferences.

We are still completing installation, but have already been using the new equipment. Let us know your meeting needs and we'll make it happen!

We are currently accepting applications for the meeting room for 2010. You must fill out a new application each year to ensure your meeting room use. Library events do receive priority, but after that the meeting room is booked on a first come, first served basis. Forms are available at the library.

Laura Tretter
Director
San Juan Island Library
360.378.2798
ltretter@sjlib.org

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