Room hire

Make the best use of our space. Peterborough Libraries meeting rooms are extremely versatile and as such can cater to a variety of layouts. Ideal for interviews or confidential meetings and in each room the layout is simple and eloquent.

Room hire available at Central Library and Bretton Library. Bespoke setup, including refreshments and catering can be arranged to meet your needs. To discuss further contact us at libraryenquiries@peterboroughlimited.co.uk

Central Library

Premium Room Hire

Offering a premium space for private meetings, office work and studies. The room includes computer use, scanner, premium WiFi, water cooler and accommodates up to 4 people.

From £14 per hour
or £16.50 per hour with a parking space included.

L P Hartley room

Located on the first floor of Central Library, the LP Hartley room is ideal for smaller meetings and presentations. The room features a kitchenette, a projector and seating for up to 35 people and is an ideal break out room for events held in the John Clare Theatre.


Rate per hourPrivate company/organisation standard rateCharity/non-profit organisation concessionary rate
Rate during library opening hours

Monday – Saturday


£26.75
£21.40
Rate outside of library opening hours

Monday – Friday



£37.45
£32.10
Rate outside of opening hours

Saturday



£42.80
£37.45
Outside of opening hours – additional lettings fee.(inc VAT)
£16.05
£16.05
L P Hartley room & John Clare Theatre (joint rate)
Rate per hourPrivate company/organisation standard rateCharity/non-profit organisation concessionary rate
Rate during library opening hours

Monday – Saturday



£55.11
£46.55
Rate outside of library opening hours

Monday – Friday



£74.90
£67.41
Rate outside of opening hours

Saturday



£81.32
£69.55
Outside of opening hours – additional lettings fee.(inc VAT)
£16.05
£16.05


Bretton Library

Meeting room

The meeting room can be set up in a boardroom, u-shape or theatre style seating arrangement, and can accommodate up to 20 people (depending on the layout). The room is equipped with a small kitchen area.

From £20 per hour

Available during the staffed hours only.

Meeting room - Small

Suitable for one-to-one meetings, groups of up to 4 people, or private use. There are no kitchen facilities.

From £10 per hour

Available during the staffed hours only.

The work room

It has a large table that can seat 6 people comfortably. There are no kitchen facilities but we are able to provide light refreshments (Additional costs per head).

From £10 per hour

Available during the staffed hours only.

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