Established non-partisan organizations which do not endorse individual candidates or parties may conduct political forums provided that all candidates for public office are invited to participate if the event is a candidate's forum. Forty-eight hours is required for cancellation of meetings. No admittance may be charged, no collection may be taken and no contributions solicited at any meeting. No orders may be taken or selling of any kind allowed. A cost recovery fee for any materials used may be charged ONLY if specific, written permission is granted by the Director, in advance.
Pay phones are available in most of our facilities.
Use of library phones by groups using the meeting room is discouraged. A copy of any press release, handbill, invitation, etc. referencing a library meeting facility must be placed on file with the Gary Public Library. No press release, announcement, flyer, etc. Meeting rooms will be denied to any group that does not adhere to this policy and the meeting will be automatically cancelled. To assure service and access for the entire community, reservations for facilities are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.