Policy Review Leads to Canceled Reservation

A private drug testing company’s use of a public library meeting room has prompted a review and clarification of library policy, resulting in the cancellation of future reservations by the business.

Wienhoff Drug Testing, a company that conducts random drug screenings for various purposes, had reserved and paid the fee for the use of a meeting room located at the back of the library. The company utilized both the meeting room and an adjacent restroom—accessible only through a locked door separating it from the rest of the library—to perform screenings.

The situation came to the attention of library staff, including the Library Director, and the city’s legal counsel. Together, they reviewed the library’s meeting room policy, which specifies that the space is intended for meetings, public lectures, educational opportunities, and similar events. The policy does not explicitly allow for private businesses to conduct commercial operations within the facility.

Company Notified, Fees Refunded

After determining that Wienhoff Drug Testing’s use of the room did not align with the stated policy, the director contacted the company to explain the decision. She informed Wienhoff that their future reservations would be canceled and any fees paid would be refunded.

According to the information provided, Wienhoff Drug Testing understood the decision and indicated they would seek another location for their screenings next month.