Event Spaces

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Our policies and procedures for events in Morris Library is under revision. Please contact our Administrative Office (adminoffice@lib.siu.edu; 618-453-2522) with questions.

University Affiliates:
Make Your Reservations

The Library welcomes campus organizations, University-affiliated groups, and public groups to hold meetings, workshops, special events, etc. in Morris Library. Morris Library does not charge fees for the rental of any of our event spaces to SIU campus affiliates. However, there are fees for non-SIU affiliated groups.

  • Read the Public Space and Room Usage Policy at Morris Library to ensure you understand the rules and regulations on using Library spaces.
  • Review the Event Space Options and Fees above to find the location that is appropriate for your event and find out the fees.
  • Please note: We require an event application to be submitted seven days in advance of an event. For events with alcohol, a minimum of two weeks advance notice is required due to the additional paperwork.
  • If you want a tour of the space before/after submitting your request, please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 to schedule a time.
  • Library event hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm. (Events held outside of normal Library hours will incur an additional fee and will be approved on a case-by-case basis.)
  • Complete and submit the Event Space Application to the Library Administrative Office.
  • Interested in reserving the Faner Hall Auditorium and/or reception area for an event? Print and submit the Faner Hall event space application as above.
  • Interested in creating an exhibit for the 1st Floor Rotunda or library display cases? See our Exhibits page.
  • Have questions? See our FAQ.
  • Still have questions? Please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 or adminoffice@lib.siu.edu.

Non-Affiliate Groups:
Make Your Reservations

The Library welcomes campus organizations, University-affiliated groups, and public groups to hold meetings, workshops, special events, etc. in Morris Library. As of January, 2014, Morris Library does not charge fees for the rental of any of our event spaces to SIU campus affiliates. However, there are fees for non-SIU affiliated groups. Review the rate information for non-SIU affiliates.

  • Read the Public Space and Room Usage Policy at Morris Library to ensure you understand the rules and regulations on using Library spaces.
  • Review the Event Space Options and Fees above to find the location that is appropriate for your event and find out the fees.
  • Please note: We require an event application to be submitted seven days in advance of an event. For events with alcohol, a minimum of two weeks advance notice is required due to the additional paperwork.
  • If you want a tour of the space before/after submitting your request, please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 to schedule a time.
  • Library event hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm. (Events held outside of normal Library hours will incur an additional fee and will be approved on a case-by-case basis.)
  • While there are no fees for SIU affiliates, there are fees for non-SIU affiliated groups. Review the rate information for non-SIU affiliates under Event Space Options and Fees above.
  • Complete and submit the Event Space Application to the Library Administrative Office.
  • Have questions? See our FAQ.
  • Still have questions? Please contact the Library Administrative Office at 618-453-2522 or adminoffice@lib.siu.edu.

Information Tables

To reserve the space beside the bust of Abraham Lincoln near the north entrance to Morris Library, use the Event Space Request.