I’m in the process or securing the use of the Claremont, CA, Helen Renwick Library to hold a type-in this May. For those who’ve done this sort of thing, organized them, etc., I have a few questions.
The library wants a $60 fee as well as proof of 1,000,000 liability insurance, which can be purchased for one day.
Are these fees usual for such an event? Would I be better off finding another site?
The facilities there are excellent. But I’ve never organized a type-in before (actually I’ve never attended one) and want to get some input from the Typosphere before I pull the trigger on the deal.
I’ve held numerous public library Type-In events in Albuquerque and we’ve never had those requirements, they’ve all been free of charge and no insurance required. It must be the policy of your regional library system.
Joe — The lady I spoke to said she might be able to waive the activity fee but not the insurance. Thanks for your input.
That’s never happened with our type-ins at libraries either. Find another venue.
Ted — My wife said the same thing. We have a nice community center here in town. I plan to drop by there Monday and see what’s available. Thanks for responding.
I’ve inquired at a few local Pasadena Library branches and not run into this. We recently held a type-in on May 10th at Vroman’s Bookstore and will assuredly do another in the future. I’m glad to know you’re nearby and will try to be sure to invite you to the next one. I’ll watch out for yours in the near future as well.
The International Printing Museum is doing something for International Typewriter Day this coming June 14th if you’re free.
Chris, Vroman’s is a great venue. I imagine the type-in was upstairs. I hadn’t thought of inquiring at a bookstore, but there’s a used bookstore here in Claremont that holds various events, poetry readings and small concerts. I’ll be sure to talk to them about it.