Propose an Event Idea

We welcome suggestions for events that complement our collections, services, and strategic goals.

If you are interested in partnering with the library on an event, please review the guidelines below and fill out the event proposal form. To submit a general idea for an event, please fill out the customer suggestion form

Ideas are evaluated according to how the event meets the needs and interests of the community; contribution to the Library's overall schedule of events; and the availability of Library staff to assist with coordination and presentation.

Event Guidelines

  • All events must be open to the public
  • All events must be free of charge
  • All event must contain no commercial advertising or direct solicitation

How Proposals are Reviewed

  • Library staff will evaluate your idea and get back to you if your proposal is accepted.
  • A limited number of proposals are accepted each quarter.
  • Due to the high volume of requests, we cannot respond to each submitted proposal.
Click to submit an event proposal

Proposals are accepted according to the following schedule:

Event Submission Deadlines  
To be scheduled during these months: Proposals must be submitted by:
July, August, September April 1st
October, November, December July 1st
January, February, March October 1st
April, May, June January 1st
If you would like to organize an event at the library on your own, please review information about our community meeting rooms or call the Administrative office at (650) 522-7802