NEO offers a fun, safe, and supervised place for youth and young adults, ages 11-18, to spend their time after school, build friendships, learn new skills, and discover their passions. Several hundred youth participate in NEO every year. NEO provides leadership opportunities, summer programs, music events, and in-school activities. Some events will have age limits, check the website for details.

Web pages

• Home - https://bffyouth.org/
• NEO - https://bffyouth.org/neo/

The City of Grass Valley Parks & Recreation Department manages the rental of indoor and outdoor facilities for public and private use.

These spaces accommodate events such as weddings, meetings, fundraisers, and community celebrations.

Rental facilities include:

• Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building (managed by Nevada County)
• Grass Valley Elks Lodge
• Memorial Park Clubhouse
• Memorial Park Picnic Areas
• Condon Park BBQ Areas and Pavilions
• Downtown City Hall Council Chambers
• Grass Valley Library Royce Branch Meeting Room

Each facility has specific capacity limits, amenities, and rental fees. Availability, requirements, and reservation procedures vary by location.

Facility-specific details and application forms are provided online. Applications may include requirements for deposits, insurance, or additional permits for food service, alcohol, or amplified sound.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/facility-rentals
• Facility Use Application - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/site…

The Center for The Arts provides multiple performance and visual arts experiences and youth arts education programs.

It offers spaces for rent for various events, including:

• Concerts
• Meetings
• Film screenings
• Book signings
• Private parties

Web pages

• Home - https://thecenterforthearts.org/

Auburn's Elks Lodge offers community-focused programs through the Auburn-Grass Valley Elks Lodge #538. Services vary by location and season but generally support veterans, youth, and civic engagement.

Services may include:

• Supporting veterans’ initiatives and events
• Providing youth scholarships and activity programs
• Offering facility rentals for public and private events

Program details and availability may change. Contact the lodge directly for current offerings at each site.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.auburnelks.org/
• Auburn Location (195 Pine St, Auburn, CA 95603) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUs.cfm?LodgeNumber=0538
• Grass Valley Location (109 S. School St, Grass Valley, CA 95945) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=538

Bear River Library offers public library services at a branch in the Lake Center Plaza near Lake of the Pines.

Services include:

• Public access to computers, Wi-Fi, books, and other media
• Dedicated children’s area with storytime events and age-appropriate materials
• Outdoor seating and a 10-person community meeting room, available by reservation in 30-minute increments (up to 2 hours)
• Programming such as LEGO Club, Paws to Read, Crafternoon, and Toddler Storytime

Open+ access is available outside staffed hours for library card holders.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/377/Bear-River-Library
• Open+ - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3197

The Placer County Library system operates seven branches plus a Library Mobile Service.

Libraries in Lincoln, Roseville, and the Town of Loomis are run by those cities separately from the Placer County Library system.

Auburn Library
2950 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
530-886-4500

Colfax Library
10 Church Street
Colfax, CA 95713
530-346-8211

Foresthill Library
24580 Main Street
Foresthill, CA 95631
530-367-2785

Granite Bay Library
6475 Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay, CA 95746
916-791-5590

Kings Beach Library
301 Secline Street
Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-2021

LIBRARY MOBILE SERVICE

Rocklin Library
4890 Granite Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
916-624-3133

Tahoe City Library
740 N Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-583-3382

Placer County Law Library
1523 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-537-2078
Temporarily closed with a reopening date not yet set

Web pages

• Placer County Library System - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Auburn Library - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/A…

Placer County Library provides free library services, programs, and materials to the residents of Placer County communities.

Services include:

• Library Collections
• Library Programs, Events & Tours
• Meeting Rooms, Study Spaces & Photocopiers
• Public Computers and WiFi
• Reference Services
• Services for People with Print Disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Locations and Hours: https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

The City of Auburn provides recreation information through the Auburn Recreation District.

Web pages

• Auburn Recreation District - https://auburnrec.com/
• Auburn Recreation & Park District (a separate organization from the City of Auburn) - https://auburnrec.com/

The Town of Loomis Parks and Recreation supports community engagement by managing public park spaces and coordinating events that enrich quality of life and encourage local economic vitality. 

The department:

• Maintains Blue Anchor Park, located next to the Loomis Train Station off Horseshoe Bar Road and Taylor Road
• Maintains Sunrise Loomis Park, located on Arcadia Avenue
• Coordinates seasonal and annual public events to promote recreation and community well-being
• Shares upcoming events through an online Event Calendar

Web pages

• Home - https://loomis.ca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/
• Event Calendar - https://loomis.ca.gov/events/

The City of Lincoln Recreation Department offers indoor and outdoor facilities for public and private events, meetings, and recreational use. 

Spaces can be reserved for community gatherings, classes, sports, and celebrations.

Rental locations include:

• Beermann Plaza
• Lincoln Community Center
• Lincoln Public Library Meeting Rooms
• McBean Park Gazebo
• McBean Pavilion
• McBean Memorial Pool
• McBean Pickleball Courts
• McBean Stadium

Each facility has its own rental process, availability, and guidelines. 

Contact the Recreation Department for booking assistance or to determine which space fits an event's needs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.lincolnca.gov/en/parks-recreation-and-activities/rent-a-facility.aspx