Book A Grote Street Room

Rooms Available

The Grote Street Library Centre is equipped with the City Classroom and a Discussion Room, which is available for hire for meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences and small functions.

Hours of Operation

Rooms are available for hire on during business hours on weekdays. All after hours bookings must be approved by Council on an individual basis. Pririty is given to schools.

Room Capacity & Set Ups

City Classroom Room
Seats a maximum of 40 people boardroom style and is equipped with fold up tables and stackable chairs.

Discussion Room
Ideal for training small groups.

● 6 PCs with internet access.

All rooms are set in a fixed format and Hirers requiring alternative room set ups must undertake any relocation of furniture with the prior permission of Council. All furniture must be returned to the position in which it was found on arrival.

Equipment Available

● A multimedia projector
● Electronic whiteboard
● Laptop computer
● TV/Video/DVD player
● Flipchart

Provided adequate notice is given, this equipment is available at no charge.

Externally Hired Equipment
Additional equipment may be externally hired by the Hirer at the Hirer’s expense. Equipment must be delivered and removed on same day of the function.

Kitchenette Facilities

A small kitchenette is available and is equipped with a sink, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, which are accessible for use by Hirers. Crockery, cutlery and glassware are also available upon request at no extra charge. All food and beverage required for functions must be arranged and supplied by the Hirer. All dishes must be washed, dried and returned to the area they were removed from, immediately following the function.

Hire Fees

All fees and charges for the use of the Centre including room hire and equipment are reviewed and set annually by Council and all fees are set in line with the running costs of the Centre.
Room School Groups / Community Groups * Business / Commercial / Private
City Classroom Free of Charge $110 per hour
Discussion Room Free of Charge $30 per hour

Regular Bookings  

Regular bookings of the Centre by a Hirer must be approved by Council on an individual basis and hire fees and insurance requirements for regular and ongoing users are to be set by Council in negotiation with each group. Regular bookings may only be made 3 months in advance only and must be limited to a maximum of 1 booking per week, 4 hours total, unless otherwise approved by Council.

Bookings

Use our Room Booking Form to book online.  By completing this form you are acknowledging you have read and understood the Room Booking Terms and Conditions.  You will not be required to complete and return a Hiring Agreement if you use the online Room Booking Form.

Use the Room Booking Instructions for assistance with online booking.

Alternatively bookings can be made by phone (08) 8203 7990 but you will be required to complete and return a Hiring Agreement for each booking.

Please note that all booking requests must be made at least 2 business days before the intended date of booking.

Tentative bookings are held for a maximum of 5 business days, after which time the Hirer must confirm or Council will cancel the booking.