Event Space at Roosevelt Library
About this space
The former library was renovated in 2013 to preserve its interesting and charming features, such as the large wood burning fireplace and hand painted wood beams in the entry foyer, while updating the building with a renowned chef’s kitchen, lounge with color changing fabric walls, gallery equipped with night-club level sound and visual effects, 650 bottle wine cellar, and elegant billiard room, making it a delightful venue to explore.
The charming space is complemented by delicious food prepared by the Roosevelt Library’s head chef or catered by one of the recommended vendors. The Grand Hall features fourteen high foot ceilings and, at 36’ long, one of San Antonio’s longest dining tables which comfortably seats 34.
The Grand Hall and entry foyer can accommodate seating for up to 65. The total indoor capacity using both floors is 300. The spacious south lawn can accommodate hundreds of guests.
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Rules & Conditions for Usage
COURTESY PROTOCOL: RL reserves the right to request any person or group of people acting unruly and contrary to rental regulations to leave the premises. Assistance from law enforcement agencies may be required if this request is not met immediately.
DECORATIONS: Any decorations, signage, electrical configurations or construction must be pre-approved by RL. Decorations may not be hung from light fixtures. All decorations must be removed without causing damage directly following the departure of the last guest unless special arrangements have been made between the Customer(s) and RL. The use of birdseed is permitted only outside for wedding and reception farewells. Rice, confetti, flower petals, balloons, glitter fog machines, pyrotechnics, sparklers and blowing bubbles are not permitted inside or outside the facilities without approval by RL.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Trash disposal, other than the garbage disposal of items generated by RL, is your responsibility. Immediately following the event, please take a few minutes to walk all the areas of the building and property that have been utilized for the event and pick-up any refuse that may have been dropped or blown around. This trash may not be placed into the RL trash cans.
HANDICAP ACCOMMODATIONS: We provide level-designated parking, ramped walkways throughout the property along with suitable restroom facilities. There is not an elevator or similar between the main floor and lower floor.
PETS: Pets, other than service animals, are not allowed without approval by RL.
RENTAL SPACE CHANGES: Any contents or furniture movement must be pre-approved by RL. Placements of tables, tents, live music, catering equipment, etc., must also be approved by the RL planning staff.
SIGNAGE: You may post your group's sign or hang balloons at the front entrance, but do NOT attach anything to or cover up the Stone Standard sign, or nail or screw anything to the trees.
SMOKING: RL is a non-smoking facility.
About Roosevelt Library
The historic Roosevelt Library, built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, is a uniquely elegant space that regularly hosts private events. The building has an interesting history, as it was formerly the Roosevelt Park Branch Library from 1929 to 1968.
It was one of two libraries built after San Antonio’s downtown Carnegie library was demolished after it flooded in 1921. The building was named after Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, who trained with the Rough Riders near the site.
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