Rules of Behavior

The Board of trustees has prescribed these Rules of Behavior for the purpose of assuring "to exclude from the use of the library any person who willfully violates the rules prescribed by the board."

The general Rules of Behavior in the Library are as follows:

A. All conduct that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the quiet and safe use and enjoyment of the Library by others (for example, but not limited to, loud or boisterous conversations, running, fighting, threatening or harassing behavior, use of video equipment including cell phone obstructing others' access to Library resources, etc.) is PROHIBITED.

B. Children under eight years of age may not be left unattended in the Library. They must be under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, other adult or responsible older relative, when in the Library.

C. Personal distribution of leaflets, survey taking, collecting signatures on petitions, solicitations and similar activities on library property are PROHIBITED.

D. Library users may not leave personal belongings in the Library when they leave the building. The Library is not responsible for any loss of users' personal belongings, through theft or otherwise. Bulky items that take up excessive space are not permitted in Library facilities.

E. All conduct is PROHIBITED that may reasonably be expected to endanger the health and safety of Library users, cause or threaten to cause damage to Library materials or facilities (for example, moving furniture in a way which blocks aisles, using tables, chairs or heating units as footstools, defacing or vandalizing Library property or materials, etc.) The Library reserves the right to limit the number of persons who may sit together at a single table.

F. Eating and possession of unsealed packages and containers of food are not permitted in the Library advance. Beverages with a covered lid are permitted in the Library., water or soda bottles with a screw on top.

G. Weapons such as explosives, firearms, knives, look-alike weapons, or any other objects that can reasonably be considered as weapons, are not permitted on Library property or any Library-related events.

H. Sleeping is not permitted in the Library.

I. The Library reserves the right to inspect the contents of all bags, for library materials.

J. The Library reserves the right to impose time limits upon continuous use of Library equipment.

K. Depending upon the offense and the particular circumstances of the case, violators of the foregoing Rules may be barred from use of the Library, either temporarily or permanently.

L. In addition to barring persons, temporarily or permanently, from use of the Library for violations of the foregoing Rules, the Library may, in its sole discretion, bring criminal charges against any persons suspected of theft or vandalism of Library property or materials or of any violations on Library property of federal, state or local laws and ordinances.