Facility Rentals

The Oshawa Public Libraries offers rooms of various sizes to suit the community's needs.  The primary purpose of these rooms is to provide space for cultural, educational and community activities. 

Use of rooms for Library programs, co-sponsored programs and other Library purposes will take priority over other uses.  

Meeting rooms cannot be used by external groups for the following purposes:  

• personal activities or social functions
• the solicitation of business for profit, including direct sales of products and services, or for fundraising
• church services, Sunday school classes, or formal religious meetings
• programs or events that are similar in nature to Library programs. 

Please provide the purpose of the room rental and any specific requirements at the time of your booking, e.g. piano rental, AV equipment, etc.

Hours

See our Hours and Locations page for times during which library facilities can be accessed.

Locations

The McLaughlin Branch at 65 Debwewin Miikan (formerly Bagot Street) offers the McLaughlin Auditorium with a capacity of 130 people in a theatre-style arrangement. Other seating plans may reduce the maximum capacity.

The John Aker Northview Branch, located at 250 Beatrice Street East, offers the Nonquon Room, which can accommodate 80 people. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be provided one week (7 days) prior to the date of booking.

Accessibility

All Oshawa Public Libraries locations are wheelchair accessible. For further details, please consult our information on accessibility at the Oshawa Public Libraries.

Facility Rental Rates

The Facility Rental Policy contains guidelines for use and associated rental fees at Oshawa Public Libraries.

Insurance

The Library requires proof of a minimum of $2 million general liability insurance naming both the City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Public Library Board each as an additional insured.  In place of providing a certificate of insurance, eligible contract holders can purchase insurance through the Library at the time of booking.

How to Book

For booking enquiries, please fill out and submit the following form. A staff member will respond to your request within 2-3 business days during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note we cannot accept room rental requests within 48 hours of the event date.