Meeting Rooms

Under construction. We are working on our meeting room reservations.
Duck Creek Regional Library (DCRL) provides meeting rooms for educational programs, social events, advocacy, and life enrichment activities that improve the quality of life for all people in our communities. DCRL welcomes Non-profit and For-profit organizations, Government officials and agencies, and Life Enrichment activities. Meeting rooms are booked according to the following priorities:

  • Priority 1- Library Programs
  • Priority 2- Official meetings, programs, and activities sponsored or conducted by Friends of Duck Creek Library, Kent County Levy Court, New Castle County, Delaware Division of Libraries, or any organization that provides annual funding.
  • Priority 3- All other approved programs or meetings by Non-profit and For-Profit organizations, and Life Enrichment activities.

Review our Duck Creek Regional Library Meeting Space Policies PDF – Full Details
Ensure your organization is eligible to use our meeting room facilities and understand use policies.

Fee Schedule:

  • Large meeting Room (270 seat capacity) $125 per hr.
  • Half Large Meeting Room (135 seat capacity) $ 75 per hr.
  • Medium Meeting Room (48 seat capacity) $ 65 per hr.
  • Inspiration Meeting Room (Library hours only) $ 65 per hr.
  • Half Medium Meeting Room (24 seat Capacity) $ 30 per hr.

Note:

  • (2) hour minimum, (4) hour maximum fees and if additional time over (4) hr. max. is needed, approval and additional fee will be at discretion of the library director.
  • Cleaning fee for any meeting room is at the Director’s discretion and if applicable, would be charged at the janitorial hourly rate.
  • Kitchen use includes $100 cleaning fee.
  • No charge for study rooms.

  • Large Meeting Room (270 seat capacity) $ 50 per hr.
  • Half Large meeting Room (135 seat capacity) $ 35 per hr.
  • Medium Meeting Room (48 seat capacity) $ 25 per hr.
  • Inspiration Meeting Room (Library hours only) $ 25 per hr.
  • Half Medium Meeting Room (24 seat capacity) $ 15 per hr.

Note:

  • (1) hour minimum and (4) hour maximum fees and if additional time over (4) hours is needed, approval and additional fee will be at the discretion of the library director.
  • Cleaning fee for any meeting room is at the Director’s discretion and if applicable, would be charged at the janitorial hourly rate.
  • Kitchen use includes $100 cleaning fee.
  • No charge for study rooms

All events book a minimum of 30 days prior to the event with a 50% non-refundable deposit.
Exceptions to the rules, rates, and/or policies are at the discretion of Director and/or Board.

DCRL meeting rooms may not be used for:
  • Solicitation of business or non-library fundraising
  • Any illegal activity
  • Any activity that, in the judgement of the Library Director, poses a threat to life, safety, or property
  • Any group or organization whose previous conduct has not complied with DCRL Behavior Policy or meeting room policies and procedures as stated, and/or whose conduct has resulted in damage or interfered with other patron’s library use
  • Any groups or organizations that repeatedly do not show or cancel bookings
  • Use by political groups is prohibited unless all political parties participate in the event (such as a debate)
  • Use by religious groups is prohibited, unless the event is open to all people
  • Any meeting space that is used for free must be free and open to the public except for nonprofit meetings of government entities

Adopted by the Operating Board, April 10, 2025
Board approved revision July 18,2025
Board approved revision September 11, 2025 (Under Use Requirements added bullet 15)

Reserve a Meeting Space

Questions ~ Contact us:

Meeting Room Coordinator:
22 South Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-4579
eMail:duckcreek.library@lib.de.us
Use Subject: Meeting Room Request