ACPL Event Center – Modern Venues for Every Occasion
ACPL Event Center
The Allen County Public Library Events Center at the Main Library is the perfect destination for event planners. Featuring versatile spaces, generous capacities, and modern amenities, it’s a place where your creativity can truly shine.
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Event & Meeting Rooms
To reserve these meeting rooms and event spaces outside of regular business hours, please contact the ACPL Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.
Room usage fees vary based on the type of group or individual reserving the space:
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Non-Profit Groups or Individuals: Rooms are available free of charge (Class A). However, if the room is used to host an event where admission or fees are charged to guests, a usage fee will apply (Class B).
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For-Profit Groups or Individuals: A usage fee will be charged for room reservations (Class C).
Free Wi-Fi Access
Free Wireless Internet Access is available. Simply bring your wireless enabled device to the Library and turn it on. When your wireless network card senses a signal, a message appears on your screen indicating a wireless network is available. From the available wireless networks connect to ACPL_WiFi. For more information see Wi-Fi Service & Troubleshooting Guide in Adobe PDF format.
- Business, Science, Technology
Business, Science & Technology Room
(MAX Seating: 12) The BST Meeting Room is located on the second floor. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.
Included resources:
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Sony Monitor
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40 inch Sony monitor HDMI & VGA connection
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Whiteboard
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 12
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 0
Setup Time: 0
Location: Main Library
Class B/C Room Rate: $15/per hour
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- Globe Meeting Room
Room Layout Options
Globe Meeting Room
The Globe Room is located on the West side of the facility near the Children's Department. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at (260) 421-1274. (Classroom: 24; U-Shape: 16; Pods: 30; Theater: 55; Boardroom: 20 )
Included resources
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LCD Projector
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Podium
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Projection Screen
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Whiteboard
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 55
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Demensions
Setup Time: 30
Boardroom
Capacity 20
Theatre
Capacity 55
Pods
Capacity 30
U Shape
Capacity 16
Classroom
Capacity 24
Location: Main Library
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- Meeting Room A
Meeting Room A
(CLASSROOM: 60; THEATER: 100; U-SHAPE: 27; BOARDROOM: 36) The Meeting Room is located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.
Included resources
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LCD Projector
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Podium
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Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone
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Projection Screen
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 100
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Demensions
Setup Time: 30Boardroom
Capacity 36
Theatre
Capacity 100
Pods
Capacity 60
U Shape
Capacity 27
Classroom
Capacity 60
Room Layout Options
Location: Main Library
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- Meeting Room AB
Boardroom
Capacity 48
Theatre
Capacity 140
Pods
Capacity 80
U Shape
Capacity 33
Classroom
Capacity 80
Room Layout Options
Meeting Room AB
(Classroom 80: Theater: 140; Boardroom 48: U-Shape: 33) These meeting rooms are located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.
Included resources
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LCD Projector
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Podium
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Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone
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Projection Screen
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 140
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Demensions
Setup Time: 30
Location: Main Library
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- Meeting Room ABC
Room Layout Options
Meeting Rooms ABC
(Classroom: 165; Theater: 203) These meeting rooms are located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.
Included resources:
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LCD Projector (3)
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Podium
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Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone
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Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 203
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Dimensions
Setup Time: 30Theatre
Capacity 203
Pods
Capacity 120
Classroom
Capacity 165
Location: Main Library
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- Meeting Room B
Room Layout Options
Meeting Room B
(Classroom: 30; Theater: 56; Boardroom Style: 24; The meeting room is located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.
Included resources:
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LCD Projector
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Podium
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Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone
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Projection Screen
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 56
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Dimensions
Setup Time: 30
Boardroom
Capacity 24
Theatre
Capacity 56
Pods
Capacity 20
Classroom
Capacity 30
Location: Main Library
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- Meeting Room BC
Meeting Room BC
(Classroom: 80; Theater 119: Boardroom: 42; U-Shape 30) These meeting rooms are located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274.
Included resources:
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LCD Projector
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Podium
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Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone
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Projection Screen
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 119
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Dimensions
Setup Time: 30Room Layout Options
Boardroom
Capacity 42
Theatre
Capacity 119
Pods
Capacity 60
U Shape
Capacity 30
Classroom
Capacity 80
Location: Main Library
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- Meeting Room C
Meeting Room C
(Classroom: 45; Theater: 70; Boardroom: 30; U-Shape: 24) The meeting room is located on the East side of the facility and can be easily accessed through the Plaza entrance. If you need to reserve this space outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.
Included resources:
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LCD Projector
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Podium
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Provides- power outlet, HDMI, VGA, AUX, Blu-ray, Microphone
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Projection Screen
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 70
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 30
Download Room Dimensions
Setup Time: 30Boardroom
Capacity 30
Theatre
Capacity 70
Pods
Capacity 40
U Shape
Capacity 24
Classroom
Capacity 45
Room Layout Options
Location: Main Library
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- Theater
Theater
The Theater on Lower Level 2, is accessible by main lobby elevators. The seating capacity is 230. The expected minimum attendance of fifty people is required to reserve this space. Additional AV tech fees may apply. To reserve the Theater outside of normal business hours please call our Events Manager at 260.421.1274
Room Capacity
Total Capacity: 230
Setup Times
Breakdown Time: 60
Download Stage DimensionsDownload Theater HighlightsTheater Seating Chart
Setup Time: 60Theatre
Capacity 230
Room Layout Options
Location: Main Library
Information for Visitors
Meeting Rooms Guidelines
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Must be reserved in advance. Unreserved rooms may be booked on a first come, first serve basis.
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May be reserved for up to 2 hours at a time per group
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Special consideration may be given for longer uses by contacting the ACPL Events Manager at (260) 421-1274.
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May be reserved up to 4 times per month per group
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May be reserved up to 3 months in advance
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Room capacities vary
The Library reserves the right to deny applications for use based on the availability of space, availability of staff, frequency of use, or as further outlined in ACPL’s Facilities and Meeting Room Policy.
Facilities & Meeting Room Policy & Guidelines
Please read our Meeting Room Guidelines for further information.
Our complete policy for our facilities and meeting rooms.
