After-Hours, Sunday, and Holiday Rates
Rental rates for exclusive use pertain from 6 pm to midnight Monday, Friday, and Saturday, and any six-hour block of time on Sunday.
Ruggles Hall, the Lobby, and Towner Fellows’ Lounge are rented for $7,000. On holiday weekends, the rental fee is $7,500. The room cost includes limited use of the parking lot in the rear of the library, use of the Steinway Grand piano, building security, utility man, coat check if needed, events staff representatives, and our décor. Also included is the use of our opera chairs and tables: six cabarets, six high boys, 23 60” rounds, two 72” rounds, 12 6’ rectangles. Our Steinway Grand pianos are maintained and tuned regularly. If you wish a special tuning, our charge is $100. Any overtime charges will be billed separately at $1,000 per hour or any portion thereof.
Rates During Open Hours
The Newberry facilities may also be rented while the library is open. The following rooms are available for events and meetings Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 am to 7:30 pm. The rates are as follows:
| Ruggles Hall | $800/hour | two-hour minimum |
| Towner Fellows’ Lounge | $800/hour | two-hour minimum |
| Conference Rooms | $70/hour | $500 for the entire day |
Special rates may apply for non-profits.