How to hire a room in our libraries
We have different rooms you can hire in our libraries for meetings, conferences and events.
We're working on making our conference facilities safe, but until then we're unable to offer our conference rooms for hire until further notice.
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.