The Board of Library Trustees and Staff believe that all patrons have the right to enjoy the library and its services without being bothered by other persons in the library. All users have the right to feel secure and comfortable while at the library and to use materials that are in relatively good condition. To help in these areas, we have adopted the following:

Rules of Behavior

Note: These rules are for general behavior in the library. They do not replace the rules of the library's public computers and Internet policies.

1. A patron who engages in any activity that materially disrupts the use of library facilities, collections or services by patrons or materially disrupts the ability of the staff to perform its duties shall cease such activity immediately upon request by library staff.
   
2. Smoking, use of chewing tobacco and the taking of drugs (unless they are prescribed) is not permitted. Covered drinks are welcomed in designated parts of the library.
3. Cell phone use must not be disruptive to other people. Calls should be taken in the lobby whenever possible. Please set cell phones to silent or vibrate upon entering the library.
   
4. Proper attire must be worn in the library, including a shirt and shoes.
5. Children 10 and younger are not to be left unattended in the library. They must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver 14 years of age or older. Neither the Library nor the staff has custodial responsibility for unattended children. The responsible person will be contacted if the child becomes ill, injured or disruptive.
6. The library is not responsible for any personal belongings left unattended. The Library will not store items for a patron.
7. No survey taking, petition signing, pamphlet distribution or similar activities are allowed on library property unless authorized by the Library Administration.
8. No selling, charitable soliciting, panhandling or similar activities are permitted in the libraries except as permitted by the Board of Library Trustees.
9. No animals are permitted in the libraries unless it is an aide for handicapped person or part of a library's program.

Violations: If, following a request by staff to cease a behavior, the patron fails or refuses to comply, or responds to the request in an abusive fashion, he or she will be required to leave the library premises immediately for the balance of that calendar day. If he or she fails to leave, the police will be summoned. in the case of a minor, identification will be requested and the parent/guardian may be contacted.

Library staff will record instances in which patrons are required to leave the library. All records will be kept by the Library Director. Upon the third recorded instance in which a patron is required to leave the library premises, the Library Director may bar the patron from use of library premises for a period to be determined. Parents or guardians of minors will be notified in writing in the event a minor is banned from using the library for a period of time longer than one day. In the case of personal danger to other patrons and/or staff, a person may be barred from the library prior to three instances occurring.