Calderdale Libraries has a varied range of meeting rooms available in Hub libraries at:
As well as the Central Library and Archives in the heart of Halifax's cultural quarter.
The rooms can be formatted to most needs, from interviews to committee meetings. Equipment is available to help events run smoothly.
Central Library meeting rooms
There are two rooms you can book.
Ground floor room
- Capacity:
- 15 boardroom layout;
- or can be used for 1-to-1 sessions.
- Facilities on request:
- smart TV;
- flip chart;
- Hot water and cups.
2nd floor room
- Capacity:
- 20 people boardroom layout.
- 40 people lecture style.
- 70 inch smart TV and a laptop available for presentations.
- Kitchenette next to the room is available to prepare food and drinks.
Brighouse library meeting room
Capacity:
- 20 boardroom layout.
- 38 lecture style.
King Cross library meeting rooms
Capacity:
- Large room 12 - 15 people, boardroom style.
- Small room 2 - 3 people, suitable for 1 to 1 meetings.
Hire charges
Note: Prices are charged during library opening hours only.
| Room | Standard (cost per hour) | Discounted (cost per hour) | Commercial (cost per hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library meeting rooms * | £17 | £10.50 | £20 |
| Brighouse meeting room | £15 | £9.50 | £18 |
| Todmorden meeting room | £15 | £9.50 | £18 |
| King Cross meeting room | £15 | £9.50 | £18 |
| King Cross redoubt | £17 | £10.50 | £20 |
| King Cross quiet room | £7.50 | £4.75 | £9 |
*This charge includes the use of a multimedia projector and screen/iBoard (if needed).
Discount
A 10% discount is permitted on standard and commercial bookings only. It will be applied if the following criteria are met:
- Regular bookings of no less than 6 (six) in a 12 month period only will attract discount.
- The bookings must be made as a multiple booking.
Meeting room facility charges
Please note: Prices are per session and do not include VAT.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hospitality/refreshment area (kitchenette) | £5 |
| Flip-chart stand, paper and pens. | £6 |
All meeting rooms have filtered, open wi-fi available.
General information about library meeting rooms
- All prices are per hour with a minimum booking period of 2 hours. All part hours will be charged to the nearest half hour. Setting up and clearing up time for hirers and their guests to disperse must be pre-booked and paid for. Extra time outside these agreed times will be invoiced. Please note: All part hours will be charged to the nearest half hour.
- Use of the kitchen, crockery and other facilities is chargeable. (These may not be within or next to the meeting room.)
- There are water jugs for meeting use.
- Calderdale Libraries does not hold a license to serve alcohol at any venue where meeting rooms are sited. If you want to provide alcohol as part of your booking, please indicate this at an early stage of booking.
How to book rooms
Please contact Business Support Office:
- Address: King Cross Library, 151 Haugh Shaw Road, King Cross, Halifax. HX1 3BG.
- Email: libraries@calderdale.gov.uk.
- Phone: 01422 392608.
- Follow us on Twitter: @CMBClibraries