This Is A Place Where People Meet

I know for a fact that sometimes it's difficult to find a place for your group or organization to meet. That's why many times, people will come to the library to see if there's a meeting room they can
use.
There are several groups of folks that meet here in the Willcoxon Auditorium during the month. Groups like the Magnolia Garden Club, the Retired Teachers Association, the Girl Scouts, Sunbelt Writers, Pilot Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
We've even have home schoolers, children's librarians from the Southwest Quadrant, the library boards, and genealogy workshops. And recently, we had a large group for the U.S. Census Testing for 2010.
During tax time, the AARP tax aides keep the Willcoxon Auditorium busy every Tuesday from February until near the middle of April, when everyone's taxes are due.
And occasionally, our classroom is used. The Library Board granted permission to name it the Melody Stinson Jenkins Classroom (after our director), and lately it's been busy, too, even though it is still part storage room. It can hold a small group, but it is available.
There are some rules about using the areas, however...such as,
* making a reservation ahead of time,
* keeping the food (if any) that is served in the room,
* cleaning up and placing trash in trashcans after meeting,
* and letting the circulation desk staff know how many people attended your meeting.
There's no charge for non-profit and education purposes, but meetings for political or religious purposes are not allowed. Questionable meetings are referred to the director for a
decision.
There've been times when the library was so busy with meeting groups that we had every available space filled. Once, when the Willcoxon Auditorium was filled with a large group, the Retired Teachers Board met in the classroom, and the Magnolia Garden Club members sat around tables in the reading area.
We're a busy place, that's for sure. And we like it that way. You can always call and ask if space is available for your group to meet.
After all, this is a place where people meet.