EXCLUSIVE CATERER 

 

All food and catering services must be provided by the Rise & Shine Cafe, the EXCLUSIVE CATERER for The Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library. Catering requests must be made at least seven (7) business days prior to the event (Monday through Saturday). No food allowed on Sundays. Outside food and beverage is not allowed.

For details about the Rise & Shine Cafe, please visit https://mcallenlibrary.net/spaces/cafe/.

Rates

 

Four things to keep in mind about our rates:

1. Each rate purchases one 4-hour block of time, which includes time for setup and teardown of whatever furniture, equipment, and/or materials you might bring to the event. For example: If your event is 3:00PM-5:00PM, request 2:00PM-6:00PM as your 4-hour block of time. Please do not expect to be allowed to setup before your block of time begins.

2. Library Staff will setup library-owned furniture and equipment only in the Meeting Rooms (See "Space Setup" below). All other rooms come with a "Fixed Setup". 

3. We accept payments with a Visa Debit or Credit Card only. Payments must be made at time of reserving a room.

4. Fees are non-negotiable. A nonprofit discount applies to nonprofit entities when the group or individual submits a copy of a current nonprofit exemption to Library Staff.

SPACES

 

AUDITORIUM - Theatre-style seating with a small stage. Ideal for movie screenings, lectures, and presentations. No live music allowed. Food and beverage are prohibited in the Auditorium.

Standard Rate: $230  │  Non-Profit Rate: $102     
Seating Capacity: 176
Audiovisual Equipment: Projector and drop down screen, sound system, variable lighting, wireless microphone, podium with HDMI and USB-C laptop connections. If your device requires a different adaptor for a laptop connection, you must provide your own that can connect to an HDMI or USB-C connection. 

MEETING ROOM A* - Ideal for conferences, lectures, receptions, parties, or presentations. Catering must be provided by Rise & Shine Café, the exclusive caterer at McAllen Public Library. *Meeting Rooms A&B are closed on Sundays.

Standard Rate: $144 │ Non-Profit Rate: $64     
Seating Capacity: 40 (tables & chairs), 60 (only chairs)  │ Setup Information: Space Setup
Audiovisual Equipment: Projector and drop down screen, sound system, and podium with HDMI and USB-C laptop connections. No microphones available. If your device requires a different adaptor for a laptop connection, you must provide your own that can connect to an HDMI or USB-C connection. 

MEETING ROOM AB* - Ideal for conferences, lectures, receptions, parties, or presentations. Catering must be provided by Rise & Shine Café, the exclusive caterer at McAllen Public Library. *Meeting Rooms A&B are closed on Sundays.

Standard Rate: $288 │ Non-Profit Rate: $128
Seating Capacity: 80 (tables & chairs), 120 (only chairs) │ Setup Information: Space Setup
Audiovisual Equipment: Projector and drop down screen, sound system, and podium with HDMI and USB-C laptop connections. No microphones available. If your device requires a different adaptor for a laptop connection, you must provide your own that can connect to an HDMI or USB-C connection. 

CONFERENCE ROOM A or B - Must be rented separately. Catering must be provided by Rise & Shine Café, the exclusive caterer at McAllen Public Library. Each is equipped for meetings and programs.

Standard Rate: $44 │ Non-Profit Rate: $20
Seating Capacity: 16
Audiovisual Equipment: Wall-mounted 64” HDTV with HDMI and USB-C laptop connections. If your device requires a different adaptor for a laptop connection, you must provide your own that can connect to an HDMI or USB-C connection.

LOBBY GALLERY AREA* - A corridor running from the Library’s entrance lobby to the Auditorium entrance. Public has access during regular library hours. Catering must be provided by Rise & Shine Café, the exclusive caterer at McAllen Public Library.

Standard Rate: $275 │ Non-Profit Rate: $121

*Must be rented in conjunction with the Auditorium or a Meeting Room. 

BOARD ROOM - A beautifully appointed meeting room with executive-style seating. Catering must be provided by Rise & Shine Café, the exclusive caterer at McAllen Public Library. 

Standard Rate: $100 │ Non-Profit Rate: $44
Seating Capacity: 18
Audiovisual Equipment: Wall-mounted 64” HDTV with HDMI and USB-C laptop connections. If your device requires a different adaptor for a laptop connection, you must provide your own that can connect to an HDMI or USB-C connection.

ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM A or B - Must be rented separately. Each features audiovisual equipment for multimedia instruction, presentations, and lectures. Food and beverage are prohibited in the Electronic Classrooms.

Standard Rate: $113 │ Non-Profit Rate: $50
Seating Capacity: 20 │ Computer Workstations: 20
Audiovisual Equipment: mounted 64” HDTV with HDMI and USB-C laptop connections. If your device requires a different adaptor for a laptop connection, you must provide your own that can connect to an HDMI or USB-C connection.

FOUNTAIN CIRCLE & MALL AREA* - The Fountain Circle buttresses the grand canopy over the Library’s entrance and the Mall extends outward from the Fountain Circle into the parking lot area. Catering must be provided by Rise & Shine Café, the exclusive caterer at McAllen Public Library.

Standard Rate: $625 │ Non-Profit Rate: $275

*This area requires library administration approval prior to booking. For submitting a request, please email event details to librarymeetingcenter@mcallen.net.

Reserve A Room

Reserve 7 days to 3 months in advance.
Requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance. Your are able to book a room up to 3 months prior to the event. 

Book Here
Initiate the reservation process by booking your room online at: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/reserve.