How to hire a room in our libraries
We have different rooms you can hire in our libraries for meetings, conferences and events.
How to book a room in our libraries
To check availability or book one of the rooms listed below, send an email to jubileelibrary.conferencebookings@brighton-hove.gov.uk, or phone 01273 292 872.
The rooms in Jubilee Library
You can book a full day from 9am to 5pm, or a half day from 9am to 1pm, or from 1pm to 5pm.
The rooms in Jubilee Library are available 7 days a week, and have:
- wifi
- flipchart stand and paper
- accessible bathrooms on each floor
- drinking water
- air conditioning in the larger rooms
- tea, coffee, milk and biscuits provided for £2 per serving
Room capacity
This table shows the maximum number of people each room can hold, with the different options for table and chair layout.
| Room name | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Horseshoe of tables | Horseshoe of chairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference hall (room 1 and 2 combined) | 70 | 40 | 50 | 20 | 30 |
| Conference room 1 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
| Conference room 2 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 25 |
| Conference room 3 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Conference room 4 | - | 6 | - | - | - |
| One to one room | - | 2 | - | - | - |
Room hire charges (before VAT)
| Room name | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Conference hall | £600 | £400 |
| Conference room 1 | £300 | £190 |
| Conference room 2 | £340 | £240 |
| Conference room 3 | £300 | £190 |
| Conference room 4 | £160 | £80 |
| IT connect room | £200 | £130 |
| One to one room | £20 for first hour then £15 per hour | - |
You can get a lower rate for registered charities.
Evening hire is available, but is a higher rate.
Other facilities
The conference hall, rooms 1, 2, 3 and the IT connect room all have a plasma screen with laptop connection, and a DVD/Bluray player is available on request.
The Conference Hall and room 2 have access to a PA System.
Rooms in community libraries
You can book meeting rooms and IT rooms in our community libraries.
The cost is £80 per morning, afternoon or evening session. Sessions booked outside normal opening times are a higher rate.
Some rooms have a small kitchen, and we can provide tea, coffee, milk and biscuits at Hove Library for £2 per serving.
If you would like to book a room in Coldean, Hangleton, Hove, Patcham or Whitehawk library, send an email to jubileelibrary.conferencebookings@brighton-hove.gov.uk, or phone 01273 292 872.