Ashley River

Staff will respond to meeting room requests within 48 hours (excluding weekends). If you have not received a response after 48 hours, please call 843-871-5075 Ext. 4.

Maximum occupancy limits for the largest available space are 129 (chairs only) and 72 (tables & chairs).

Meeting Room Reservation Guidelines:
(Based on the Meeting Room Policy approved by the Dorchester County Library Board on July 21, 2025.)

1. Room reservations must be made using the Dorchester County Library Meeting Room Agreement form for the requested location.
2. A tentative reservation securing the room for 24 hours is available by phone or email. If the actual signed application is not received within the 24-hour time limit, the tentative reservation will be cancelled, and the room will be considered open for other applicants.
3. Applicant must be a resident of Dorchester County and sign the Meeting Room Registration Book upon arrival and departure.
4. Applicant may designate up to two individuals to sign in their stead by adding designees below.
5. Standing reservations for monthly meetings may be scheduled for a three-month period. Applicants may reapply for a standing reservation at the end of the three-month period.
   a. This policy is inclusive of meetings with frequencies more often than once per month.
   b. No more than one reservation is allowed for each group per month.
   c. Booking dates:
   i. September-November dates open August 1
   ii. December-February dates open November 1
   iii. March-May dates open February 1
   iv. June-August dates open May 1
   d. Anyone submitting an application before the opening date for the requested period will be asked to submit it again at the appropriate time.
6. Clean and vacate the Meeting Room by agreed time. (All meetings at the end of the day must end 30 minutes before closing and all Meeting Rooms must be vacated 15 minutes before closing.)
7. Organizational representatives will be responsible for any damages caused to the building and furnishings and for leaving the room, equipment, and furnishings as found prior to the meeting.
8. Library staff will assign rooms based on the estimated number of attendees provided.

Ashley River Meeting Room Agreement Updated 2025

Submit Signed Form Here!