Library Great Room

To rent space at the Harwich Cultural Center, one must fill out and submit an Event Form Application. Space will not be reserved until applications and fees are received. All reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are subject to review and approval by the Harwich Community Center Director.

• $100.00 Per 3-Hour Single-Use
• Additional Custodial or Detail fees may be required.
• Spaces are available to rent for daily, weekly, or monthly fees.
• The center has a total of 88 parking spaces, including 5 disability parking spaces. Further disability parking spaces may be designated for special events.
• Adhering to a long-standing policy of the Health Department, “pot lucks” are not allowed at the Harwich Cultural Center. For additional questions please contact the Harwich Health Department at health@town.harwich.ma.us or (508) 430-7509.

Rental Policy

• $100 per 3-hour single-use, this includes the setup and breakdown time. Weekly Rate $400.00 Additional Custodial fees or Detail fees may be required. Final Payment is due 7 days prior to the event. All rates are subject to change at the discretion of the Town of Harwich and agreed upon by the applicant. This agreement is a license only and can be terminated at will by the Town of Harwich or its representatives.
• A rental application must be presented with payment by check or credit card. All renters take full responsibility for the entire facility.
• The building must be cleaned and vacated by the designated time. All renters must have 2 contact persons. Renters MUST leave the facility as they find it both clean and in order both inside and outside. Renter is responsible for the set-up and breakdown of the room rented.
• A Town of Harwich staff person must be present at the event.
• The Town of Harwich will not be responsible for any sudden or unforeseen malfunctions of equipment. The Town of Harwich is not liable for damages to the applicants and/or their guests including consequential and incidental damages that might result from a malfunction of equipment. The renter will not hold the Town of Harwich responsible for any and all lawsuits for damages caused by the use of the premises of the applicant.
• Applicant must have read and will follow the Harwich Cultural Center Use Policy.
• Upon acceptance of this application, the applicant will be granted permission for use of the facility for the sole purpose and times set forth and agreed to unless otherwise stipulated.
• No smoking is permitted on the premises. Alcohol only by permit issued by the Town of Harwich Board of Selectmen.

Cancellation Policy

•  All charges must be confirmed 7 days prior to the event. A $50 administrative fee will be charged if the event is canceled in less than 7 days.