Library Community Room

The Library Community Room is located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, California, 91030 (Map)

The Library's historic Community Room is available to rent when not in use by the Library or other City Departments and when Library Administration determines rental will not interfere with normal Library operations. Applications must be completed/processed, with all fees paid, at least 14-days prior to the event date.

To inquire about availability contact Library Administration at 626-403-7330 or email sfaye@southpasadenaca.gov.

Available hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Seating Capacity: 184 | Max Occupancy: 394

Hourly Rates (minimum rental is two hours):

  • $180.00/hour (Resident & Local Business)
  • $195.00/hour (Non-Profit)
  • $220.00/hour (Non-Resident)
  • $50.00/hour (Staff Supervision, if required, in addition to Hourly Rates)

Rental Includes Use Of:

  • Main Room (94' X 31')
  • Padded chairs (180)
  • 6' folding tables (20)

Equipment Available for an Additional Fee:

  • AV/Sound System - $75.00 (digital projector, screen, DVD/Blu-ray Player, CD player, surround sound speakers)
  • Baldwin Piano - $75.00 (professionally tuned on a quarterly basis)

Refundable Deposit: $300.00

Insurance: Required. Please email sfaye@southpasadenaca.gov for more information.

Community Room front  Community Room Interior - Piano

The following City facilities are also available to rent through the Community Services Department:

  • War Memorial Building (435 Fair Oaks Avenue)
  • South Pasadena Senior Center (1102 Oxley Street)
  • Eddie Park House (2017 Edgewood Drive)
  • Garfield Park Youth House (625 1/2 Stratford Avenue)
  • Orange Grove Mid-Level Room (815 Mission Street)