EVENT RENTAL FORM

The Howard Family Bookstore is committed to providing a welcoming space for stories, creativity, and connection. Event space rentals help support affordable community programming and keep our space accessible to local organizations and creatives.

We welcome a variety of events, including book clubs, author talks, poetry readings, community meetings, workshops, and other educational or mission-aligned gatherings. There is a 2-hour minimum for all events. 

Literary Event Rate: Hosting a book launch or author talk? We offer a special rate of$200 for up to 3-hoursfor these events. This rate is available exclusively for book launches and author talks. Other literary events, workshops, and private gatherings are subject to our standard rental rates.

Payment Policy: Upon confirmation, a 50% deposit is required to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due on the day of your event. A $50 refundable cleaning fee is also required. The remaining balance is due on the day of your event. The cleaning fee will be refunded if the space is left clean and undamaged.

Please Note: Submission of this form does not guarantee a booking. A member of our team will follow up to confirm availability, finalize details, and secure your reservation. 

Please complete this inquiry form, and we’ll follow up with availability, a customized quote, and next steps. 

We look forward to potentially hosting your event!

Our rental options include:

• Main Bookstore Floor (up to 50 guests): Starting at $100/hour (weekdays) and $150/hour (weekends)
• Back Presentation Room (up to 30 guests): Starting at $50/hour (weekdays) and $75/hour (weekends)
• Upstairs Reading Room (up to 20 guests): Starting at $50/hour (weekdays) and $75/hour (weekends)
• Full Bookstore Buyout: Starting at $300/hour (weekdays) and $350/hour (weekends) OR $1,000/hour (weekdays) and $1,400/hour (weekends) for a 4-hour block

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