The Conference Center at the Main Library located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida rents meeting spaces to both public and private sector individuals, groups and organizations for training seminars, musical performances and recitals, weddings and business meetings. Call or e-mail the Conference Team, at 904-255-6198 or jplconference@coj.net, to learn how JPL's Conference Center at the Main Library can help you with your event.
Conference Venue
Sunday - Thursday: 7 am - Midnight
Friday: 7 am - 4 pm
| Event Space | Flat Rate (4 hr. minimum) | Hourly Rate (additional hours | Flat Rate (as add on only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorium* | $1,140 | $285 | |
| Multipurpose Room (All) | $1,140 | $285 | |
| Multipurpose (Half) | $800 | $200 | |
| Multipurpose (Quarter) | $300 | $75 | |
| Green Rooms & Backstage Area** | $200 | ||
| Gallery Prefunction Area*** | $400 | $100 | |
| Conference Room G1 | $400 | $100 | |
| Conference Room G2 or G3 | $260 | $65 | |
| Conference Room G4 | $540 | $135 | |
| Main Street Entrance Hallway (non-operational hours only***) | $400 | $100 | |
| Full Conference Center Rental* | $2,280 | $570 | |
| The Lounge at 303 North | $600 | $150 |
Conference Venue
Friday: 4 pm - Midnight
Saturday: 7 am - Midnight
| Event Space | Flat Rate (8 hr. minimum) | Hourly Rate (additional hours | Flat Rate (as add on only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorium* | $2,600 | $325 | |
| Multipurpose Room (All) | $2,600 | $325 | |
| Multipurpose (Half) | $2,000 | $250 | |
| Multipurpose (Quarter) | $1,600 | $200 | |
| Green Rooms & Backstage Area** | $200 | ||
| Gallery Prefunction Area*** | $800 | $100 | |
| Conference Room G1 | $75 | ||
| Conference Room G2 or G3 | $50 | ||
| Conference Room G4 | $100 | ||
| Main Street Entrance Hallway (non-operational hours only***) | $800 | $100 | |
| Full Conference Center Rental* | $6,000 H | $750 H | |
| The Lounge at 303 North | $1,600 | $200 |
Atrium Venue
MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Setup: 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Event Hours: 6:30 PM –11 PM
Teardown Ends: 11 PM – MIDNIGHT
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
Setup: 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Event Hours: 7:30 PM –11 PM
Teardown Ends: 11 PM – MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY:
Setup: 6 AM – 8:30 AM
Event Hours: 8:30 AM – NOON Teardown Ends: NOON – 1 PM
Setup: 3 PM – 5:30 PM
Event Hours: 5:30 PM –11 PM Teardown Ends: 11 PM – MIDNIGHT
| Event Space | Flat Rate | Flat Rate (as add on only) |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd & 3rd Floors of Atrium | $2,600 | |
| 2nd Floor of Atrium & Courtyard | $3,000 | |
| 2nd & 3rd Floors of Atrium & Courtyard | $3,800 | |
| Full Library Rental (Lounge, 2nd & 3rd Floors of Atrium & Courtyard | $5,200 H | $75 |
| Full Library & Conference Center Rental* | $8,000 H | |
| Meeting Room 219 | $75 | |
| Meeting Room 319 | $75 | |
| The Lounge at 303 North | $400 |
ADD-ON OPTIONS TO EVENT SPACES
SATURDAY: 10 AM – 4 PM
SUNDAY: 1 PM – 3 PM
| Dressing Room/Storage Room | Flat Rate (as add on only) |
|---|---|
| Meeting Room 219 | $150 |
| Meeting Room 319 | $150 |
| The Lounge at 303 North | $400 |
Rehearsal Outside of Library Hours
| Rehearsal Space | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| MP Room or Gallery or Auditorium**** | $200 |
| Courtyard or 3rd Floor Atrium**** | $200 |
Equipment Available for Rental
| Equipment | Flat Rate (As Add-on Only) |
|---|---|
| PAR LED Uplight Package (10 lights) | $250 |
| 4ft. x 8ft. Stage Risers (8 available) | $50 per riser |
| Pipe & Drape, priced by width of drape used | $8 per foot |
Legend
* Approved audiovisual technician is required to operate equipment in the Auditorium sound booth. A technician will be included in contract at $50 per hour rate inclusive of setup and teardown time OR licensee may provide audiovisual production company meeting the requirements outlined in Section 8 of the Policies and Procedures.
** Event space is included in Auditorium rental, this add-on option is for Multipurpose Room rental.
*** Event space must be added on to an Auditorium or Multipurpose Room rental.
**** May not be added on to rental until six (6) weeks in advance of event date.
H Holiday Rate applies to rentals on days when library is closed.
- Additional Hourly Rental Rate hours must be consecutive to Flat Rate minimum rental hours.
- Rental hours from 12 AM – 2 AM are $500 per hour plus tax. Event must end no later than 1 AM with teardown completion by 2 AM.
- Main Street Entrance/Exit to Library will be closed to the public during Full Conference Center Rentals.
Non-Profits
- A 50 percent discount is applicable to 501(c)(3) organizations by submitting IRS Nonprofit Determination Letter for Sunday – Thursday room rentals and Friday room rentals until 4 PM. No discount is offered from Friday at 4 PM through Saturday.
- Sales tax exemption is applicable to 501(c)(3) organizations by submitting a State of Florida Sales Tax Exemption Certificate DR-14.
