Facilities Rental

An empty auditorium set up for an event with red and black chairs, a stage with white draping, a flag, floral arrangements, and white covered chairs.

Need a space for meetings, workshops, conferences, performances, book launches and more?

The National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) offers rooms and spaces at the:

  1. National Library of Trinidad and Tobago – 23 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain 100509
  2. Diego Martin Public Library – Corner Wendy Fitzwilliam Boulevard and Diego Martin Main Road, Diego Martin
  3. La Horquetta Public Library - Slinger Francisco Boulevard, Phase 4, La Horquetta

BOOKINGS AND APPOINTMENTS

For Bookings, Site Visits or Rental Cost contact: 

Public Relations and Marketing Department
Third Floor, National Library of Trinidad and Tobago
23 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain 100509, Trinidad and Tobago W.I.
Telephone: 1-868-624-4466 | Ext: 2323 | Email: pr.marketing@nalis.gov.tt

Note: Appointments are necessary to view the facilities.

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

National Library of Trinidad and Tobago

The magnificent National Library of Trinidad and Tobago, opened to the public in 2003, is situated in downtown Port of Spain and conveniently located in close proximity to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Red House and Woodford Square. It offers a number of breath-taking spaces for corporate or social events such as seminars, lectures, meetings, receptions, workshops, cultural expressions, book launches, and much more.

The following Event Spaces are available:

  • Pamella Benson Audio Visual Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Seminar Rooms
  • Rotunda

Rental Fees are available upon request. Rental fees include:

  • Chairs (with the exception of the Amphitheatre)
  • Tables
  • Lectern

Audio and Visual Services (sound system, projector, screen) available at an additional cost.

PAMELLA BENSON AUDIO VISUAL ROOM, NATIONAL LIBRARY

Empty auditorium with wooden seats with red cushions facing a stage with a podium and large white projector screen.

Located at the basement level of the National Library of Trinidad and Tobago, this space provides a cozy, cinema style setting for lectures, book launches, films, literary evenings, debates, presentations and much more. 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, government and corporate bodies.

Capacity:
Theatre Style Seating: 100

THE FOYER OF THE PAMELLA BENSON AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

Use of the adjoining foyer for receptions and the serving of food and beverage is included with the booking of this facility.

A hallway with tiled floors, a red wall, blue chairs, and frosted windows.     Room with three black tables assembled as L-shaped, chairs, and a large sign on the wall.

Foyer

AMPHITHEATRE, NATIONAL LIBRARY

An outdoor courtyard with rows of white plastic chairs facing a traditional building with a gabled roof.

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 has adjoining dressing rooms and washroom facilities.


Capacity:
Cocktails or Auditorium Style: 440


A small room with red chairs and a mirror, featuring a countertop, dark cabinet, and air conditioning unit.

Dressing Room

FIRST FLOOR SEMINAR ROOM, NATIONAL LIBRARY

Conference room with black tables assembled as U-shaped, black chairs, an orange wall, and a projector screen.

With built in multimedia projector and screen, this room is ideal for meetings, training sessions, workshops, press conferences, lectures and small book launches. 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, NATIONAL LIBRARY

A conference room with white tables assembled as U-shaped and black chairs, featuring a projector screen and wooden cabinets.

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

ROTUNDA, NATIONAL LIBRARY

Circular floor with a geometric patterns in grey and white, surrounded by a spiral staircase with a yellow railing.

Interior of the multi-level National Library building with circular balconies and yellow railings.

The Rotunda lies beneath the spiraling 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.

DIEGO MARTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Exterior view of Diego Martin Public Library with a modern blue and grey façade.

Opened in March 2024, this purpose built, three-levelled building is situated at the corner of Diego Martin Main Road and Wendy Fitzwilliam Blvd in close proximity to the Diego Martin Police Station, the Diego Martin Health Centre and several primary and secondary schools. It offers a number of spaces for corporate or social events such as seminars, lectures, meetings, receptions, film screenings, workshops, plays, book launches, and much more.

The following Event Spaces are available:

  • Auditorium
  • Amphitheatre
  • Seminar Room

Rental Fees are available upon request. Rental fees include:

  • Chairs (with the exception of the Amphitheatre)
  • Tables
  • Lectern

Audio and Visual Services (sound system, projector, screen) available at an additional cost.

AUDITORIUM, DIEGO MARTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Empty lecture hall with rows of orange chairs facing a projector screen.

Located at the ground level of the library, this space provides a great setting for lectures, book readings, book launches, films, literary evenings, debates, presentations and much more. It is fitted with fixed chairs, a stage, soft lighting, built in projector and screen.

Capacity:
Theatre Style Seating: 113

AMPHITHEATRE, DIEGO MARTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Wide concrete steps with small rectangular blocks, blue wall, plants, and hilly forested background with houses. Outdoor area with concrete stripes, a blue stage, and a small tree planter.

This outdoor facility is suitable for readings, plays, cultural performances, talent shows, launches and more. It is fitted with a covered stage area, dressing rooms and washroom facilities.

Capacity:
Cocktails or Auditorium Style: 250

SEMINAR ROOM, DIEGO MARTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Modern conference room with wooden tables assembled as U-shaped, grey chairs, tile flooring, large windows, and abstract artworks on the walls. A conference room with gray chairs facing a flat-screen TV on an orange wall.

Meetings, training sessions, workshops, and lectures may be held in this space. It is equipped with a television for multimedia presentations.

Capacity:
Theatre Style Seating: 40
U-Shape or Classroom Style: 30

LA HORQUETTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

A light blue building with brown framed windows and a "La Horquetta Public Library" sign on top.

Opened in November 2024, this purpose built, three-levelled building is situated on Slinger Francisco Boulevard, Phase 4. It offers a number of spaces for corporate or social events such as seminars, lectures, meetings, receptions, workshops, plays, book launches, and much more.

The following Event Spaces are available:

  • Auditorium
  • Amphitheatre
  • Conference Rooms

Rental Fees are available upon request. Rental fees include:

  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Lectern

Audio and Visual Services (sound system, projector, screen) available at an additional cost.

AUDITORIUM, LA HORQUETTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Properly lit lecture hall with red seats and wood laminate flooring.

Located at the ground level of the library, this is ideal for lectures, book launches, films, literary evenings, debates, presentations and much more. It is fitted with fixed chairs, a stage, soft lighting, built in projector and screen.

Capacity:
Theatre Style Seating: 123

AMPHITHEATRE, LA HORQUETTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Empty indoor amphitheatre with tiered green seating and a wooden laminated stage.

The Amphitheatre can be accessed from the Ground Floor of the Library. The facility is equipped with chairs, stage and dressing rooms. This indoor facility is suitable for readings, plays, cultural performances, talent shows, launches and more.

Capacity:
Cocktails or Auditorium Style: 90

CONFERENCE ROOM, LA HORQUETTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Empty conference room with a large wooden table and red leather office chairs.

Modern conference room with a large wooden table, red office chairs, and a wall-mounted television.

There are three conference rooms at this location which can be used for small board or business meetings.

Capacity:
1st Floor, Room 1:  Board Room Style: 14

1st Floor, Room 2:  Board Room Style: 9

2nd Floor, Room 1:  Board Room Style: 13