Intimate Library and Parlor in Historic Building

Free street parking, Metered street parking, Nearby parking lot

Due to the historic nature of our facility, we have no parking of our own. On-street parking is available, but parking regulations are strictly enforced. Read signs carefully. At least two parking garages are located within easy walking distance of our venue.

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, all regulations and guidelines set by the DC government (posted online at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/) and effective as of the date(s) of your event, will be applicable to events in this space. This includes, but is not limited to, use of face masks, contact tracing, social distancing, and maximum event size. • A point of contact for the day of the event must be provided, if different than the individual booking the space, including a cell phone number for this individual. • Outside catering is allowed. The venue maintains a list of preferred caterers with which has a relationship. Events are strongly encouraged to contract with one of the preferred caterers. With permission of our office, space users may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. Kitchen access is not included but may be available for an additional cost. • Consumption of alcohol (without prior permission arranged in advance) is prohibited. If alcohol is permitted by staff for celebratory events and receptions, only beer, wine, and champagne will be allowed; no liquors or spirits. Alcohol must be served by a bartender or catering staff. A DC alcohol license (caterer's license or temporary alcohol license) is required. • Per the DC noise control ordinance, noise must not rise above 60 dB(A) during the daytime or 55 dB(A) at night (after 9pm). Staff may monitor noise levels during your event and are empowered to request that music or other sound be turned down. • Candles are permitted (when continuously attended) if placed on plates or in cups/hurricanes for safety and to prevent wax drippings. (Candles must be extinguished in unoccupied rooms.) • Nothing may be affixed to the walls, floors or ceilings except with painter’s tape. • Glitter and confetti are prohibited. • Smoking/vaping (any substance) or drug use is not permitted anywhere at the venue, indoors or outdoors. Cannabis / edibles may not be consumed onsite or sold for later consumption or delivery. • All decorations and other materials must be removed from the premises at the conclusion of the event. • A WIFI network (password available upon request) may be used at guests' own risk. We will make a reasonable effort to make our WIFI services available during each event but the WIFI’s functionality is not guaranteed. Simultaneous use by multiple devices, livestreaming and other high bandwidth activities may severely affect the efficacy and speed of the WIFI network. • The event organizer may borrow the venue's audiovisual equipment for the duration of the event and is responsible for returning it and all cables in the condition they were found in. Functionality is not guaranteed. • Unless agreed to in advance, setup and takedown of furniture and chairs is not included in the cost of the space. Setup and cleanup time are included in the total rental time. • The event organizer or their caterer supplies serving utensils, table service, linens, napkins, coffee urns, cups, plates and all other materials needed for the event. • Furniture currently in the room cannot be removed for events without the permission of our office.