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Location Hours:
Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Room Rentals
The Library rents the Rines Auditorium, the Lewis Gallery, and four meeting rooms on our Lower Level for meetings and events. For more information, please view our facilities use agreement and facilities rates & capacities. To make a reservation, go to our online reservation service, send us an email or call 207-871-1700, x721.
Rooms & Maximum Capacity
| Name of Room | Standing | Lecture | Classroom | Boardroom | Banquet* |
| Rines Auditorium | 200 | 165 | 60** | 50 | 60-80 |
| Meeting Room 5 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 20 | – |
| Meeting Room 4 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 16 | – |
| Meeting Room 3 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 16 | – |
| Meeting Room 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – |
| Lewis Gallery | 70 | 60 | – | – | – |
| Atrium (Main entrance level) | 80 | 40 | – | – | 40 |
** Note: Dependent upon availability of tables. Classroom/Banquet set-up is not always available.
Rates: Rates are based upon the meeting space, type of group, and hours the space reserved. The full hourly rate is charged for portions of hours that the room is used. (Rates effective 7/1/2017)
| Room | Non-profit | For-profit | Off Hours Fees |
| Rines Auditorium (Up to 4 Hours) |
$200 for 4 hours | $300 for 4 hours | add $35/hour before 10 AM add $45/hour after close |
| Rines Auditorium Full-day | $400 for 8 hours plus $50 for each additional hour | $600 for 8 hours plus $75 for each additional hour | add $35/hour before 10 AM add $45/hour after close |
| Room 5 | $35/Hour | $55/Hour | add $35/hour before 10 AM add $45/hour after close |
| Rooms 1-4 | $25/Hour | $40/Hour | add $35/hour before 10 AM add $45/hour after close |
| Lewis Gallery | Call for rate | Call for rate | add $35/hour before 10 AM add $45/hour after close |
| Atrium (after close only) | Call for rate | Call for rate | add $35/hour before 10 AM add $45/hour after close |
The Fine Print:
- Meeting rooms are available hourly during library open hours; Rines Auditorium and Lewis Gallery are available for 4-hour minimum.
- After-hours rates require security surcharge of $45/hour After-hours access is available upon approval by Security Staff.
- A/V set up for LCD Projector is $25/hour if Portland Public Library staff needs to stay to assist.
- PPL has oblong tables. Groups may rent other size tables from event vendors. Table delivery and pick-up must be coordinated with our Facilities staff prior to the date of the event. The Library is not responsible for set-up or take-down of equipment rented from offsite vendors or caterers.
- Alcohol (Beer/Wine/Champagne) is allowed as long as served by an approved caterer with the proper insurance and licenses. Please note that alcohol events are not allowed in the Lewis Gallery or the Atrium except after normal Library hours.
- No private parties (i.e. wedding receptions, birthday parties, etc. will be allowed).
For more details, please see our facilities use agreement and our floor map.