Frequently Asked Questions

To submit a program proposal, please read our Programming Policies. Then, fill out our Program Proposal Form. Library staff will review submissions and, upon meeting basic criteria and presenter qualifications, will add it to our pool of qualified proposals.

The general guidelines for programs are as follows: 

• Registration may be required for some programs based on a need for special accommodations or when materials or space are limited.
• Programs may be cancelled due to weather, low registration or at a presenter’s request and may or may not be rescheduled.
• Most Library programs are free and open to the public; however, some programs or classes may require a fee to cover nominal costs for supplies, materials or presenter fees.
  • Fundraising events hosted by the Friends of the Library or the BCLS Foundation may charge attendance or other fees. 
• Some events may not be able to accommodate groups. Please contact the location if you would like to bring a group to an event.
• Programs may be developed for a particular age or audience. The Library reserves the right to set age-based recommendations for programs based upon the suitability of the materials presented, format, presenter, the relevancy and suitability of topic and programming methods for the intended audience. Attendees must be reasonably within the intended age group.
• Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the program, the content presented or the views expressed by the participants.