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Community Gathering Spaces

    This page is a starting place for those who want to meet with the community on or off campus. The page includes a variety of collaborative spaces and configurations.

    Scuppernong Books

    Address304 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
    Reservation Contact336.763.1919
    To ReserveComplete the Event Request Form
    Seating ArrangementMeeting table 10-12 people or classroom style about 40. Not a closed space.
    FoodNo outside food/drink permitted, cafe & catering options available
    AVProjector and screen provided. No laptop provided.
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNone, but they highly encourage purchasing something from their store to help the space to remain available
    HoursMonday – Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday – Saturday , 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    ParkingStreet parking only
    Website

    Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

    Address301 North Elm Street, Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27401
    Reservation ContactAmy Plyler 336.379.9100 X110
    To ReserveContact Amy Plyler
    Seating ArrangementBoardroom style, tables making a large rectangle (flexible but heavy)
    Food
    AVFlat-screen monitor
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNo
    HoursM-F 8am-5pm
    ParkingIncludes parking pass for free parking
    Website

    Greensboro Project Space

    Address111 E. February One Place
    Greensboro, NC 27401
    Reservation ContactContact Page
    To ReserveSpace Request Proposal and Submission Form
    Seating ArrangementFlexible, chairs only. Seats 10 upstairs. Can accommodate 85 in mingling capacity downstairs (chairs may reduce that number)
    FoodNo food restrictions
    AVNo
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNone
    HoursTuesday, 1-6pm; Wednesday, 10am-3pm; Thursday, 1-6pm; Friday, 12-5pm; Saturday, 2-5pm
    ParkingFree, 2-hour street parking or Paid Parking Decks
    Website

    Greensboro Public Library

    AddressSee here for a list of public library locations and phone numbers.
    Reservation ContactCall library branch directly
    To ReserveGo in person to sign a contract. Must be a nonprofit group or agency to reserve space and can only have up to 3 reservations at a time. UNCG allowed if it is free and open to the public.
    Seating ArrangementSeating varies by branch.
    FoodStore bought, not homemade, or caterers approved by the Guilford County Health Department
    AVNo
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNone
    HoursM – Th 9am-9pm, F – Sa 9am-6pm, Su. 2pm-6pm (Central Library remains open until 9pm F)
    ParkingMany have parking lots available, varies by branch.
    All Greensboro Public libraries have the same contract. Seating arrangement/ room size may vary
    Website

    Common Grounds

    Address602 S Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403
    Reservation Contact336.268.6426
    To ReserveCall
    Seating ArrangementMiddle room- sofa room – 10-15 people
    FoodNo outside drink permitted, cafe options available. Food can be brought in.
    AVTelevision provided, must supply your own laptop.
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNone, but they highly encourage purchasing something from their store to help the space to remain available
    HoursM-T 7am-9pm, W-7am-10pm, Th-Sa 7am-11pm, Sunday 8am-8pm
    ParkingParking lot and street parking
    Website

    University Teaching and Learning Commons

    Address100 West Market St, Suite 100F, Greensboro, NC 27412
    Reservation Contact[email protected]
    To ReserveOnline Form
    Seating Arrangement49 people or 24 meeting style
    FoodFood is allowed provided you have indicated your event will have food on the reservation form.
    AVSmartBoard, computer, projector, media player, and video conference
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNo
    HoursNot available 9am-3pm weekdays
    Parking
    Website

    Alumni House

    AddressAlumni House, 404 College Ave, Greensboro, NC 27412
    Reservation ContactJohn Comer, Alumni House Manager
    To Reserve336.256.1466 or [email protected]
    Seating ArrangementPecky Cypress Room
    FoodFree to use any catering service
    AVYes
    Public WiFiYes
    CostNo cost for space during business hours
    HoursNot available 9am-3pm weekdays
    Parking
    Website

    The Colonnade at Revolution Mill

    Address900 Revolution Mill Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405
    Reservation ContactBen Blackwood, Venue Sales Manager [email protected]
    To ReserveContact Ben Blackwood
    Seating Arrangement200 seated, 300 standing
    FoodExclusive catering provided by Pepper Moon Catering 
    AVBase system available, additional rentals available
    Public WiFiYes
    CostView Flyer
    Hours7 am – 12 am 
    ParkingFree Parking
    Website

    Color WOrks Meeting Space

    Address1000 Revolution Mill Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405
    Reservation ContactBen Blackwood, Venue Sales Manager [email protected]
    To ReserveContact Ben Blackwood
    Seating Arrangement120 seated, 175 standing
    FoodExclusive catering provided by Pepper Moon Catering 
    AVBase system available, additional rentals available 
    Public WiFiYes
    CostView Flyer
    Hours7am-10pm
    ParkingFree Parking
    Website
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