AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

Located at the basement level of the National Library of Trinidad andTobago, this space provides a cozy setting for lectures, book talks, book launches,film shows, literary evenings, debates, presentations and much more.

THE FOYER OF THE AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

Fitted with fixed modern cinema chairs, a stage and soft lighting, it has been the preferred choice of many local and foreign authors and artistes, and government and corporate bodies. Use of the adjoining foyer for receptions is included with the booking of this facility.

Capacity:

Theatre style seating: 100

AMPHITHEATRE

This outdoor facility can be accessed from the Abercromby and Hart Street entrances.Whether under the blue skies or stars, this open space is beautiful for readings, plays, cultural performances, talent shows, launches and more. It is fitted with a stage, adjoining dressing rooms and washroom facilities.

Capacity: 

Cocktails or auditorium style: 440

FIRST FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

With built in multimedia projector and screen, this room is ideal for meetings, training sessions, workshops, press conferences and lectures. It can be transformed into a great space for a cocktail reception, partly under the skies, when its sliding glass doors are opened, revealing an extended balcony.

Capacity:
Cocktails: 100
Theatre style seating: 45
U-shape or classroom style: 25

SECOND FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

This room is also equipped with multimedia projector and screen. It has been used for workshops, training sessions, intimate gatherings, meetings, press conferences, scrabble and chess tournaments and book club meetings.

Capacity:
Cocktails: 60
Theatre style seating: 40
U-shape or classroom style: 20

THIRD FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM

This computer training facility is equipped with 12 computers, each loaded with Windows XP and Internet Explorer. It also has a built in multimedia projector and screen.

Capacity:
Classroom style seating: 24

ROTUNDA

The Rotunda lies beneath the spiralling cylindrical skylight that reaches seven storeys above the ground. It has been home to many exhibitions in recognition of Trinidad and Tobago’s festivals and celebrations. It also housed the British Council’s travelling Magic Pencil Exhibition, the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Exhibition, the Age of Modernity Exhibition, and the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra Exhibition, just to name a few. This space also lends itself to small receptions and cocktail events.

Capacity:
Cocktails: 120
Theatre style seating: 50

Note: Since this is a public space, events held here cannot begin until one hour after the library closes.

BOOKINGS AND APPOINTMENTS

For Bookings and Appointments contact: 

Public Relations and Marketing Department
Third Floor, National Library Building
Hart and Abercromby Streets, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago W.I.
Telephone: 1-868-624-4466 | Ext: 2323 | Email: pr.marketing@nalis.gov.tt