Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Visit our website and navigate to the events calendar. Select your "dates" 'Locations" and "categories" to personalize your search. Once you've made your selections click on the "Options" tab and select "Print".

After a library staff person reaches out to you to book your program, a TRL Performer Contract will be sent to your email via DocuSign. Much like the Performer Application, the Performer Contract is valid for one calendar year. Each year, a new application and contract will need to be submitted. This is to make sure the information contained in these documents, such as your fee schedule, insurance and contact information is up to date and accurate.

Please note that submitting a performer application does not guarantee that you will receive program bookings at any of our libraries. 

If library staff want to book your program, this is the process: 

1. Once your performer application is submitted, the Program Coordinator will share it with library staff. 
2. Library staff will contact the performers they are interested in booking programs with via the contact information provided in the application. 
3. Library staff will tell the Program Coordinator they are arranging to book a program with you. 
4. The Program Coordinator will send a Performer Contract to your email via DocuSign to complete, including a W-9 form that TRL’s Finance Department requires to issue checks. 
5. You and library staff will finalize the date, time, and other details together. 

If you have questions or want to check on the status of your application, you may contact ProgramCoordinator@trl.org 

Once submitted, performer applications are valid for one calendar year, during which time interested TRL library staff may reach out to book programs. Each year performers will need to submit a new application; this is to make sure all the information in each application stays up to date.

TRL prioritizes programs that align with our Strategic Direction, opens a new window and service priorities. This includes programs that... 

• Give kids and teens the opportunity to learn and play in fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate ways.  
• Give caregivers and families of school-age kids, tweens and teens a chance to connect with each other, learn new skills, or connect with local community organizations that support educators, caregivers and their children. 
• Reflect and celebrate the diversity of our communities and the wider world. 
• Are accessible and inclusive for all community members. 
• Facilitate the development of healthy interpersonal connections and relationships. 
• Promote the well-being of people in our communities. 
• Allow people to practice or learn new skills, particularly in the area of digital literacy and technology. 
• Help people with something they can’t do on their own. 
• Improve equity of access to fun, free recreational activities and performances for our communities. 
• Include participatory elements, such as hands-on activities or interactive elements whenever possible. 

Planning for most library programs begins at your local branch. If you have a suggestion for a library program we encourage you to talk to library staff on your next visit. You can also call your local branch, opens a new window during regular open hours or email us at asklib@trl.org with your suggestion. 

If you are a performer or presenter interested in applying to host a program at Timberland Regional Library please review the requirements and submit our Performer/Presenter Application online here: 

https://trl.org/performer-presenter-app/

If you are a performer or presenter interested in applying to host a program at Timberland Regional Library please review the requirements and submit our Performer/Presenter Application online here:

https://trl.org/performer-presenter-app/

Find out about upcoming programs and events at your library on our Events Calendar, opens a new window or sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news on programs, events and updates at your local library and around the district.