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Auditorium Rentals

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Northbrook Library cardholders ages 21 and older may submit requests to rent the 225-seat Auditorium.

  • Reservations: First-come, first-served (up to 4 per calendar year).
  • Booking Window: Submit 3 weeks to 2 months in advance.
  • Pricing & Approval: All requests are subject to approval under meeting room guidelines. Rental rates start at $835.

Rental Fees

Auditorium Hourly Rate (3 Hour Minimum)

You must include setup and takedown time in the rental time. Please refer to our open hours.

$150 per hour (3 hours minimum)

View our Auditorium Stage Dimensions

Personnel Rental Rate

Each rental requires 2 house technicians. After 5 hours, there will be additional staffing fees. Fees will be based on the needs of the event and determined at the time of booking.

  • (2) House Technicians, $120 per hr
  • (1) Light Designer, $120 per hr
  • (1) Security Person, $53 per hr

Equipment Fees

The hourly rental rate includes up to 12 stage chairs, onstage tables, backstage tables, and standard lighting. Additional equipment can be added to the rental, including:

  • Handheld Wireless Speaking Mic, $25 per mic, per rental
  • Podium, $10 per rental day
  • Projector,* $100 per rental  day
  • PC Laptop, $50 per rental day
  • Mac Laptop, $50 per rental day
  • Baby Grand Piano, $75 per rental day
  • Auxiliary Sound System (for concerts and bands)*, $125 per rental day

* Quotes for additional equipment can be provided.

Auditorium Dimensions

Northbrook Public Library Auditorium Stage – Dimension Descriptions The stage is a wide, shallow performance space with a curved front apron. The following dimensions describe the key measurements : Total Stage Width (A): The full width of the stage from wall to wall is 45 feet 8 inches, measured along the upstage (rear) wall, as indicated by a red dashed line. Front Stage Width (B): The width across the front (downstage) edge of the stage, measured at the widest points of the stage apron, is 36 feet. Left Wing Depth – Lower (C): The width between the wall and the edge of the apron is 4 feet 10 inches. Left Wing Depth – Upper (D): The depth from the downstage edge (C) and where the acoustical shell is used is 5 feet 7 inches. Center Front Depth (E): The distance from the center downstage edge of the apron to the upstage center of the apron is 4 feet 9 inches at its widest. Center Stage Depth (F): The depth from the downstage edge of the apron and where the acoustical shell is used is 10 feet 4 inches. Acoustical Shell Width (G): The width of the acoustical shell panels used on stage is 3 feet 11 inches. Combined Depth D + G: When the acoustical shell is placed at the left wing position (D), the combined depth becomes 8 feet 6 inches. Combined Depth F + G: When the acoustical shell is placed at the center stage position (F), the combined depth becomes 13 feet 3 inches.
Measurement Description
45' 8"

Backstage total width
36'

Main stage front opening width
4' 10"

Side stage offset
5' 7"

Main stage depth
4' 9"

Curved apron depth
10' 4"

Center stage depth
3' 11"

Acoustical shell width
8' 6"

Total side depth (main depth + acoustical shell)
13' 3"

Total center depth (center depth + acoustical shell)

Submit an Auditorium Rental Request

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