Schedule your next private party, business meeting, or community organization’s event at the Manheim Township Public Library. The library offers a variety of meeting rooms and event facilities, which can be reserved for a fee, to accommodate groups of any size up to 192 people. The library is easily accessible off the Manheim Pike exit of Route 283, and Fruitville Pike exit of Route 30, making it one of Lancaster, PA’s most centrally located and convenient locations to plan your next meeting or event. Directions to the Library.
Browse our meeting room information, then submit a Room Rental Inquiry below to check the availability of a space. We will reply to inquiries within one week.
| FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT | BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS |
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Up to 4 Hours |
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| Morgan Center A | $175 | $70 |
| Morgan Center B | $175 | $70 |
| Morgan Center C | $175 | $70 |
| Morgan Center A+B+C | $475 | $200 |
| Lapp Story Silo (Limited Availability) | $100 | $50 |
Up to 8 Hours |
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| Morgan Center A | $230 | $110 |
| Morgan Center B | $230 | $110 |
| Morgan Center C | $230 | $110 |
| Morgan Center A+B+C | $630 | $320 |
| Lapp Story Silo (Limited Availability) | $150 | $75 |
Per Hour if Reserved |
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| Large Meeting Room (119) | $25 | $10 |
| Small Meeting Room (110, 117, 118, 120, 121) | $15 | $6 |
| Kitchen, Lobby, Patio, or Children’s Discovery Patio Only | $60 | $20 |
Additional Options |
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| Projection | $40 | $25 |
| PA System | $40 | $25 |
Extended Use (Before 9:00 AM and after closing) - $100/hour for first 2 hours, $50/hour for each additional hour |
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Cancellation Fee: A $50 fee shall be charged for cancellations less than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled event. |
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Morgan Program Center A + B + C
This combination of three dividable rooms is the largest facility in the library. The space has been used for presentations, fundraisers, concerts, discussions, dinners, parties, and has the flexibility to meet many needs. The combinations of rooms can hold up to 192 persons in chairs. Also available are rectangular tables and circular tables which can seat up to 6. The center room hosts a built in audio system that connects to a high definition overhead digital projector. Lighting options include full bright fluorescent and dimmable fluorescent or halogen lighting.
The large room can be divided into three individual rooms. Each has a capacity of up to 64 individuals in chairs.
Morgan Center Room A
This is the most interior section of the Morgan Center.
Morgan Center Room B
This room is middle room which has a built-in ceiling projector, large projection screen, a built-in sound system, and windows with full or partial blinds.
Morgan Center Room C
This is the most exterior section of the Morgan Center with a corner window that has a partial blind.
Front Patio and Children’s Discovery Patio
These outdoor spaces have various seating available and are great for parties.
Teaching Kitchen
Designed for library programs, this space is not available for cooking full meals, but can be used to serve food for your event. It is attached to Morgan A and can be added to your rental request.
Lapp Story Silo
This multipurpose is room used for library programs, and is not usually available for rentals.
Morgan Center Capacity
With all three rooms open, the space can hold up to 192 people in chairs, or up to 96 with tables and chairs. Capacity may be lower depending on furniture set-up. One section of the Morgan Center can hold up to 64 people in chairs or up to 32 with tables and chairs.
Room Set-up Options
Audience
Each section of the Morgan Center can hold 64 people audience style, with chairs facing the front of the room.
Classroom
The Morgan Center be arranged with tables and chairs facing the front classroom style. One section can hold a maximum of 30 people, and there is enough furniture for 48 people in a double section or full room.
Boardroom
A boardroom set-up with tables in a U or circle shape can hold 12 people easily.
Discussion
One section of the Morgan Center can be arranged with up to 30 chairs in a discussion circle.
Party
Each section of the Morgan Center can hold 5 round tables, with 6 chairs at each for 30 people per section.
Furniture
Tables
20 Rectangular (72″x30″ by 29″ high)
16 Narrow Rectangle (72″x12″ by 29″ high)
15 Round (60″ across, 29″ high)
8 Card Tables (36″ square)
8 Children’s Tables (24″ square)
Chairs
192 Adult
32 Children’s
Other
Lectern
White Board
Easel
The availability of these furniture options is not guaranteed, and items may be reserved for library programs or other renters. This page shows what furniture may be available and what set-ups are commonly used.
Study Rooms
There are five study rooms available at the library, the largest of which fits up to 8 people, while the smaller rooms have either 4 chairs and a table or 2 large upholstered chairs. Study rooms can be rented for business or personal use for an hourly fee. Outside of rentals, study rooms may be checked out for free on a first come, first serve basis for two-hour sessions. Rental fees apply for anyone who wants to reserve a room for a future date, or when using the room for rooms for paid services, including fee-based tutoring and counseling.
After you have submitted a Room Rental Inquiry, a staff member will contact you about your request. The documents below will be used to set up your rental once the inquiry has been approved.
Facility Rental Rules & Regulations
Facility Rental Fee Schedule 2024
Room Rental Inquiry
Use this form to inquire about possible room rentals. This form is not a reservation and does not guarantee a rental time will be available. Completing this form does not create a rental agreement. A staff member will contact you about your inquiry within one week. Please review the Facility Rental Rules & Regulations before submitting your request.