Henry Miller Memorial Library, Private Events

We welcome all kinds of parties!

The Library is fully booked for 2010 and 2011.
If you are planning a small party, less than 30 people, we are still available and can discuss how to make it happen.

We often use the Library for weddings, concerts, parties, etc.

This place is beautiful, it has a spirit all its own. Walking in for the first time, you easily feel transported, away from where you came and into, what many have said is, the "jewel" of the coast. For some pictures click here .

Please note that we are not taking any more reservations for 2010 - 2011.

The info below will most likely change as we get closer to opening up for parties in 2012.

We've had parties ranging from 200 down to small parties of 5 - 10 people. We've had parties with several bands, grand piano, string quartet, movies, flower walks, herbal walks, sit down dinner, open bar, lights etc.. Your imagination is the only limitation as far as what you can do here.

Price etc. please download our rental contract here (pdf).

Dancing and amplified music (until 11 PM) is welcome. You can stay later but the volume needs to be lowered after 11. (on Sundays - Thursdays @ 10 PM).

Service: The Library will open 9 am for set-up. A minimum of one Library staff person will be available to help during the day. Prior to the event the Library grounds will get special attention. Two bathrooms are available.

Parking will have to be arranged using a shuttle should the party be 150 people or more, otherwise parking is ample right adjacent to the Library.

Insurance: The Library has public liability insurance.

The sound system will be yours to use - including CD player, microphones for speakers etc. It's a very high quality system and it'll fill the space beautifully.

If you like to have a movie or slideshow shown during your party we have all we need for that - a large screen and a state of the art projector - we will charge $ 250.00 extra for that service. We highly recommend it - perhaps you have someone in your family of friends who'd like to make a DVD for the event - we have seen some great ones and it is awesome to see on a large screen with good sound under the redwoods!

A couple of important advantages of the Library.

First: We rarely have thick fog.
Second: We "never" have windy conditions. (maybe two days out of the year, and even then not usually very strong - not true about the beach and nearer the coast).

If you decide to do your wedding in Big Sur make sure you get reservations in Hotels/Motels/Campgrounds well in advance: You don't want your guests to have to drive to Monterey after your party! The State Park Lodge, the biggest, and I think most convenient, especially for families, place for your guests to stay, is about 4 miles north of here.
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We gladly help with suggestions for catering, flowers, music, audio/visual (movies, DVD, VHS, large screen) etc. so please let us know.

If you want a good band check this:Back Beat Talent (a frind of us, JP Mosoff, runs this)

E-mail your questions here.

Hope you'll come to the Henry Miller Library for your wedding or party.

Pictures here

Good local caterers with a lot of experience here at the Library are:

Grapes of Wrath
Dana Carnazzo - full service caterer with experience throughout the Monterey Peninsula. Will do anything from the informal to the most elegant. Phone (831) 649-3445 FAX (831) 649-0446
dana@grapesofwrath.com
www.grapesofwrath.com

Big Sur Coast Foods
David Dildine
(831) 667-2218
Complete catering and event planning--from Big Sur BBQs to formal dinners with a creative, contemporary presentation and flavors inspired by the cuisines of the world. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, special events, corporate events. We assist with locations, photographers, musicians, officiants, rentals and more.
www.bigsurcoastfoods.com

A Big Sur Affair Catering
Cheri Gladstone
(831) 667-1050
Full service catering and event planning in beautiful Big Sur and the greater Monterey Peninsula. Innovative California cuisine specializing in the freshest seasonal ingredients and organic foods artistically presented by the most professional staff. Services include site selection, flowers, transportation, entertainment, photography and videography.
www.abigsuraffair.com

Good wedding photographers:

Terry Way Photography

Rachael Short Photography

Service Professionals:

Ken Robbins

Bryan Lyke