Library room · Old Encinitas
Encinitas Library Community Room
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An ocean-view hall in the Encinitas Library with a stage, a Steinway B grand piano, a catering kitchen and a terrace. It's aimed at cultural, arts and academic events, so ask before planning a kids' party here.
Published prices
| Fee | Price |
|---|---|
| Library Community Room - resident private (Group III)2-hour minimum. Set-up fee $27. The serving kitchen is free with the room. The $27 set-up fee is from the application PDF and could not be re-checked. | $81 / hr |
| Library Community Room - non-resident (Group V)2-hour minimum. Set-up fee $27. The $27 set-up fee is from the application PDF and could not be re-checked. | $135 / hr |
| Information Literacy Lab - resident (Group III)Non-resident $60/hr. 1-hour minimum. | $33 / hr |
| Cleaning/damage deposit (no food / food / alcohol)Refundable. $100 with no food, $200 with food, $300 with alcohol. | $100 |
| Application depositNon-refundable, credited toward the rental | $20 |
Bookable areas: Library Community Room. The webpage says 2,000 sq ft, 170 seated, 278 standing; the application says 1,443 sq ft, 73 banquet, 150 theatre. · Information Literacy Lab (15 chairs) - for instructional use
At a glance
- Capacity
- 170 guests
- Setting
- Indoor
- Hours
- Room rental hours: Mon-Thu 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm; after-hours by request. Library branch hours: Mon 10-6, Tue-Wed 12-7, Thu 10-6, Fri-Sun 10-5.
- Parking
- Not listed
- Run by
- City of Encinitas (room rentals) in a San Diego County Library branch
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Playground (no)
- Picnic tables · not listed
- BBQ grills · not listed
- Sports fields (no)
- Beach access (no)
- Dogs allowed (no)
- Accessible (ADA) · not listed
Rules
- Alcohol
- Same as the Community Center: $300 deposit, alcohol insurance, City security, and an ABC license if applicable.
- Bounce houses
- Not addressed. Unconfirmed.
- Amplified sound
- The room has a PA system. Noise must not interfere with library activities or local ordinances.
- Canopies
- N/A (indoor)
- Other rules
- The webpage says to apply 14 days ahead, but the application says 40 days. Advance booking is accepted only up to 3 months ahead for library rooms. Arts events get priority after City and Library programs. Literacy Lab rules require one adult per 10 minors.
How to book
Same City indoor rental process as the Community Center; book up to 3 months out.
Location
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Pin from the street address. Get directions
Nearby
Sources
We checked these pages in September 2026. Prices change; confirm with the venue before you book. Something out of date? Tell us.
- encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/rentals-and-reservations/indoor-facility-rentals/large-room-rentals
- encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/rentals-and-reservations/indoor-facility-rentals/small-room-rentals
- encinitasca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10191/638870669569330000
- encinitasca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10103/638870670067930000
- encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/rentals-and-reservations/indoor-facility-rentals
- sdcl.org/locations/14/