LIBRARY USE GUIDELINES

The library’s Mission is to provide materials and services to all members of the community. To this end, the Library has adopted the following guidelines to promote a safe, healthful and respectful environment in which everyone is able to use and enjoy the library for their information, education and entertainment needs.

• Treat other library patrons and the staff with courtesy and respect. Keep personal conversations as quiet as possible.
• Maintain direct supervision over young children you bring into the library. Help them learn the behavior that is appropriate to a public library setting.
• Respect the privacy of others.
• Respect furnishings, materials and equipment, by using them appropriately.
• When using personal audio devices please keep the volume at a level inaudible to others.
• Prohibited activities include:
  • use of cell phones
  • smoking
  • using skateboards or rollerblades
  • bringing bicycles or shopping carts inside the building
  • soliciting for sales or contributions unless authorized by the library
  • engaging in behavior that unreasonably interferes with the rights of others to use and enjoy the library
  • bringing animals into the building except those in disability service or those in a library program

As part of their regular duties, library staff members are required to speak to those in need of a reminder of these guidelines. Please keep in mind that our goal is to help everyone have an enjoyable and successful library visit.

Thank You!

Library Management and the Library Board

Adopted by the Library Board, May 21, 1998