The ballroom at the Provo City Library is a city-run reception space that publishes every rate. It sits inside Academy Square on University Avenue, about two minutes by car from the Provo City Center Temple. For a couple who want a large room downtown and plan to bring their own caterer and decorations, it is one of the simplest venues in the valley to price.
All details below are from the library's ballroom page, checked November 1, 2026.
The basics
| Address | 550 N. University Ave., Provo (Academy Square) |
| Capacity | Up to 320 at banquet tables; 500 theater style; 150 classroom style |
| Published rates | $840 to $2,300, by block |
| Sundays | Not offered |
| Catering | Any outside caterer; no cooking on site |
| Nearest temple | Provo City Center, about 0.7 miles by OpenStreetMap routing |
| Booking | Events and Scheduling, 801-852-7691, roomscheduling@provolibrary.gov |
Published rates
| Block | Days and hours | Rental | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 hours | Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $840 | $200 |
| 14 hours | Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. | $1,350 | $300 |
| 14 hours | Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. | $2,000 | $300 |
| 15 hours | Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight | $2,300 | $500 |
The library says there are no shorter blocks, with no exceptions. A Saturday evening reception therefore means the $2,000 14-hour block, which runs from 9 a.m., so setup, a morning sealing, photos and the reception can all fall inside one rental.
Two details differ between the English and Spanish versions of the page: the English page lists the deposit separately and offers the 15-hour block Monday to Saturday, while the Spanish page describes the deposit as included in the price and the 15-hour block as Friday and Saturday. Ask the scheduling office which applies before you sign.
What the rental includes
- Tables and chairs, more than the room can use, with setup and takedown of the library's furniture and stage.
- The kitchen: a large warming oven, two large refrigerator cabinets, a freezer, an ice machine and several sinks.
- Audiovisual equipment: speakers, microphones, a projector and a screen.
- The Brimhall Room, a large meeting room, which works as a space for a luncheon, a gift table or the family before the line starts.
The rules that shape the day
Bring your own everything else. Decorations, linens and food come from outside companies, and the library charges no added fees and sets no vendor restrictions.
No cooking. The kitchen is for warming and storage only. Your caterer must arrive with food ready to serve and bring specialized heating equipment if it needs to stay hot. That rules out a caterer who planned to cook on site, so confirm how yours delivers.
One setup. The library does not allow a midday switch of the furniture, for example from theater rows for a ring ceremony to dinner tables for the reception. If you want both, plan one layout that works for both.
Capacity depends on the floor plan. The 320 figure is for banquet tables. A dance floor, a long buffet or a stage for a band all take room from it.
Who it suits
The ballroom suits a downtown Provo couple with a large guest list, a temple sealing at the Provo City Center Temple and a caterer already chosen. It suits a weekday or a Friday better than a Saturday in peak season, when weekend blocks go first. It is not a full-service venue: there is no planner, no in-house decor and no catering, so the couple or a coordinator handles all of that.
Touring and booking
Call or email the scheduling office to see the room and ask about dates. Questions worth asking: which deposit and 15-hour terms apply, how early your caterer can load in, what time the last guests must be out of the building, and whether the library's own events affect parking that day.
Our reception venue prices guide puts the library's rates beside other venues that publish theirs, and reception centers city by city lists the rest of Provo. For the temple side of the day, see sealings at the Provo City Center Temple. Sign every term in writing; our vendor contracts guide explains what to check, and our guide to choosing a wedding caterer covers delivered-ready food.
Related guides
- Utah Valley wedding venues
- Reception venue prices in Utah Valley
- The Ivory Hall, Provo
- Utah Valley Convention Center weddings
- Libraries in Utah Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Provo City Library: Ballroom, Provo City Library. Checked November 1, 2026.
- All wedding venues in Utah County, Explore Utah Valley. Checked November 1, 2026.
- OSRM routing service, Project OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Checked November 1, 2026.
