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Reservable Rooms at MCPL

Grandview Meeting Room

Looking for a space to hold a meeting or event? The Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) offers reservable community and meeting rooms, as well as special event spaces, at many of our branches. These rooms are perfect for meetings, study groups, or community gatherings. 

What We Offer:  

  • Community Rooms: These larger rooms are ideal for meetings and events. They may have fees associated with them, depending on the size and duration of your reservation.  
  • Meeting Rooms: These smaller rooms are perfect for study groups or small gatherings. They are free to use for up to two hours per day.  
  • Special Event Spaces: Mid-Continent Public Library is home to two unique event spaces: The Conference Center at the Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, MO, and the Auditorium at Woodneath Library Center in Liberty/Kansas City, MO.   

Who Can Use Our Rooms?  

Our community rooms are available for use by individuals and groups composed primarily of residents within our library district. These spaces are not intended for commercial purposes or personal events (birthday parties, weddings, etc.).  

Reserve a Meeting Room

Always free, reserve immediately.

Reserve a room

Request a Community Room

Sometime a fee, requires branch approval.

Request a Room

Inquire About Special Event Spaces

Large event spaces with a fee, approval required.

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Room Use Policies: 

  • Small meeting Rooms 
    • Small meeting rooms are free to use for up to 2 hours per day, per group/individual. 
    • Additional time may be available if no one else is waiting.  
    • Reservations for these rooms may be canceled if not used within 15 minutes of the start time.  
  • Community Rooms  
    • Community rooms can be reserved at no cost if your event requires fewer than 40 chairs, 10 tables, and 3 hours.  
    • If you need a community room with more than 40 chairs, 10 tables, or 3 hours, a reservation fee of $30 will apply.  
    • These rooms can be booked up to 90 days in advance.  
    • Room reservations are limited to 4 per individual or group within a 90-day period. Subsequent reservations within the same 90 days will be subject to a $30 fee for each additional reservation. 
  • All food brought into our spaces must be pre-packaged or commercially prepared. Food orders and cleanup are the responsibility of the reserving group. 
  • Payment will be collected at the time of reservation at the branch. 
  • A cleaning fee will be charged for any excessive damage to MCPL property. 
  • Permission to use a community room does not imply MCPL endorsement of any group or organization.  
  • All room use must comply with our Library Conduct Policy.  

What if you cannot make your reservation? 

  • If you need to cancel your room reservation, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellations made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start time of your event will be eligible for a full refund.  
  • If you have more than 2 no-shows within a 90-day period, you may be temporarily ineligible to reserve rooms for 90 days. 

Making a Reservation

We hope this information helps you find the perfect space for your next meeting or event! 

Small Meeting Rooms

free of charge; can be reserved online

TV and dry-erase whiteboard may be available. Contact branch for info.

Use of small meeting rooms that are free of charge is limited to 2 hours per day per individual or group. If no other customers are waiting for the room, time may be extended at staff discretion.

Antioch

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 2)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 8)

Blue Ridge

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Blue Springs North

  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)

Blue Springs South

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Colbern Road Library Center

  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 2)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

East Independence

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

East Lee's Summit

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Excelsior Springs

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)

Farview Neighborhood Library

  • 3 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 2)

Grain Valley

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Conference Room (capacity: 7)

Grandview

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Green Hills Library Center

  • 3 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Kearney

  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)

Lee's Summit

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Midwest Genealogy Center

  • 3 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)

North Independence

  • 4 Meeting Rooms(capacity: 4)
  • Conference Room (capacity: 8)

North Oak

  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)

Parkville

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 2)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Raytown

  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 2)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Red Bridge

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 2)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)

Riverside

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Smithville

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 10)

South Independence

  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)
  • Conference Room (capacity: 7)

Withers

  • Meeting Room (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 5)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 7)

Woodneath Library Center

  • 3 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 2)
  • 2 Meeting Rooms (capacity: 4)
  • Meeting Room (capacity: 6)
  • Crouch Conference Room (capacity: 10)

Large Community Rooms

Capacity may vary depending on room setup (maximum capacity is shown). Contact branch for more information.

Antioch

  • Community Room 1 (capacity: 133)
  • Community Room 2 (capacity: 30)

Blue Ridge

  • Community Room (capacity: 50)

Blue Springs North

  • Community Room (capacity: 80)

Blue Springs South

  • Community Room (capacity: 125)

Claycomo

  • Community Room (capacity: 45)

Colbern Road Library Center

  • 2 Community Rooms (capacity: 55) – Can be combined for a capacity of 175 for a $60 fee

East Independence

  • Community Room (capacity: 64)

East Lee's Summit

  • Community Room (capacity: 100)

Excelsior Springs

  • Community Room (capacity: 48)

Grain Valley

  • Community Room (capacity: 50)

Grandview

  • Community Room (capacity: 120)

Green Hills Library Center

  • 2 Community Rooms (capacity: 80) – Can be combined for a capacity of 180 for a $60 fee

Kearney

  • Community Room (capacity: 54)

Lee's Summit

  • Community Room 1(capacity: 62)
  • Community Room 2(capacity: 62)
  • Community Rooms can be combined for a capacity of 124 for a $60 fee

Midwest Genealogy Center

  • Community Room (capacity: 40)

North Independence

  • 2 Community Rooms (capacity: 50) – Can be combined for a capacity of 100 for a $60 fee

North Oak

  • Community Room (capacity: 60)

Oak Grove

  • Community Room (capacity: 50)

Parkville

  • Community Room (capacity: 76)

Platte City

  • Community Room (capacity: 65)

Raytown

  • Community Room (capacity: 60)

Red Bridge

  • Community Room (capacity: 100)

Riverside

  • Community Room (capacity: 45)

Smithville

  • Community Room (capacity: 50)

South Independence

  • Community Room (capacity: 80)

Withers

  • Community Room (capacity: 100)

Woodneath Library Center

  • Community Room (capacity: 50)
  • Community Room (capacity: 40)
  • Community rooms can be combined to a capacity of 100 for a $60 fee

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