Rules of Conduct

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The following rules are designed for the comfort and safety of all library users and staff. Persons who violate these rules may be ejected from the premises at the discretion of library staff.

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• Do not enter the library without proper attire including shoes, shirt and appropriate lower body covering.

• Do not bring uncovered beverages; or food that may be disruptive due to smell, mess or that may create an unsafe environment for others inside the library.

• Do not disturb others with loud noises, conversations, or voices including cell phone conversations.

• Do not bring animals, except assistance animals, into the Library.

• Do not bring weapons of any kind into the library.

• Do not leave children age 10 and under unsupervised. Supervision must be by a person 18 years or older.

• Do not loiter, sleep, petition, solicit, canvass, harass or smoke anywhere on library property. Smoking, vaping, or any use of tobacco or cannabis in any form is not permitted.

• Do not engage in any lewd behavior.

• Do not engage in any illegal activity.

• Do not place your feet on tables or chairs.

• Do not deface or rearrange library property.

• Do not leave the building without properly checked out materials. Do not bring library materials into the bathrooms.

• Do not engage in any conduct that disrupts or interferes with the normal operation of the library or disturbs library staff or patrons, including but not limited to conduct that involves the use of abusive or threatening language.

• Patrons whose bodily hygiene is offensive so as to constitute a nuisance to other persons shall be required to leave the building.

• Obey all directives of library staff.

Approved by the Board of Trustees, November 26, 2007
Revised February 20, 2013; March 20, 2024