Rentals

Matilija Lending Library has a large back lot area that’s available for private parties, celebrations, meetings, workshops, and more!

Back lot size: ~6010sq feet

• Max capacity (seated): ~80

• Max capacity (standing): ~140

• Please note that adding tables and canopies may reduce the overall capacity.

• Available equipment:

  • 6ft Tables - 6

  • Card Tables - 4

  • Steel folding chairs - 30

  • Stools - 30

  • Event speaker with two microphones

  • Wi-Fi is available for free

• Rental Rate for 2025 (3 hour minimum; includes back lot and restroom)

• Please include time needed for set up or clean up.

  1. Nonprofit Rate:

     Fridays: $125 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour.

     Saturdays (Between 1pm-5pm): $100 for the first hour and $50 for each additional hour.

     Saturdays (Outside of business hours): $150 for the first hour, $50 for each additional hour during regular business hours, and $50 for each additional hour that is outside of regular business hours.

     Sundays: $200 for the first hour, and $100 for each additional hour.

  2. For-Profit (Businesses, private events) Rate:

     Fridays: $200 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour.

     Saturdays (Between 1pm-5pm): $150 for the first hour and $50 for each additional hour.

     Saturdays (Outside of business hours): $150 for the first hour, $50 for each additional hour during regular business hours, and $100 for each additional hour that is outside of regular business hours.

     Sundays: $250 for the first hour, and $100 for each additional hour.

• Food and drinks: You’re welcome to bring in your own catering. Please communicate with us first if you will be using a generator.

• Alcohol: private events are allowed to have alcohol. Alcoholic sales is not permitted.

• No Smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

• Trash: We have limited trash disposal services. Please try to limit use of plastic, Styrofoam, or other disposables.