Our city allows alcohol at any library function, which for us is Friends' wine tastings and our art gallery's artist receptions.  It is not necessary to have an alcohol license if you are not selling alcohol.  For room rentals, selling anything (including alcohol) is not allowed, so no liquor license is needed, but they do have to provide proof of $1 million in insurance for their organization on the date of the event.

Deb Hemmye
Library Director
Huntington Woods Public Library
26415 Scotia Road
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
248-543-9720, ext. 686

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From: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: "Michlib" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:12:55 AM
Subject: [Michlib-l] Library Policies for Programs with Alcohol

Good morning, everyone!
I wanted to gather some information regarding any policies your library may have for using alcohol in your programs. I wanted to organize a presentation with faculty in the Brewing Science department at Schoolcraft College followed by a beer tasting. I'd be interested in how you may have handled similar programs at your libraries or your policies as a whole about alcohol on site for programs. 

Thanks in advance, 
Sophia Fiumano



Sophia Fiumano (she/her/hers)

Adult Services Librarian

(734) 326-6123 ext 2836

6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185

westlandlibrary.org




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