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THE NELSON ATTIC

The Nelson Attic can host a banquet or dinner setting for up to 120* guests.
It can accommodate theater style (chairs only) seating for up to 150.*
It can also accommodate classroom style (tables & chairs) seating for up to 80* depending on table availability.

*Capacity is dependent on event requirements such as the amount of staging, the size of any serving area, or the size of the dance floor.

NELSON ATTIC PRICING

LENGTH OF RENTAL
DAY/TIME
COST
DEPOSIT 
Hourly
(3-hour minimum) 
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
$65 per hour
None
Full Day Discount
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
$775 per day
$100
Hourly
(3-hour minimum) 
Friday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
$95 per hour
None
Hourly
(3-hour minimum) 
 Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
$95 per hour
None
Full Day Discount
Friday - Saturday
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
$1,200 per day
$100

Please note: Full Day reservations are the only way to reserve the Nelson Attic past 9:00 pm Monday through Friday or past 6:00 pm on Saturday.

WE PROVIDE:

  • Furniture 
    • We provide tables and chairs. 
  • The initial set up and takedown of requested library furniture
    • The tables, chairs, stage, etc.
  • The use of the kitchenette 
    • The Attic has a small kitchen space with a sink, refrigerator and counter space.
  • All available audiovisual equipment at no additional cost
    • Overhead sound system, microphones, and TV Cart.

For more information about what we provide (including dimensions for tables and chairs), view our Event Planning page. 

SCHEDULE THE ATTIC

Please contact the Events and Scheduling office to speak with an event coordinator about room reservations or questions regarding rentals.


 


YOU PROVIDE:

  • Services for decorations, linens, or catering.
    • There are no additional fees or restrictions for using third-party services.
  • Midday switchovers of room furniture. 
    • For example, we will not move furniture from a theater setting to a dinner setting.
  • Specialized heating equipment. 
    • There is NO cooking in our facilities. Our kitchen is not outfitted with the necessary ventilation and appliances to cook food on the premises.  

IMAGES OF THE ATTIC EVENT SPACE