Patron Service
When using the library, you can:
- Expect to receive fair, courteous, and equitable treatment
- Ask for help from our staff; they are here to assist you
- Give us your suggestions for improving our services, collections, and facilities
- Contact library staff with your concerns
Expectations of Patrons
When using the library, you are expected to:
- Respect policies and procedures for using library services
- Respect the rights and privacy of other library patrons and staff
- Be responsible for the selection of materials made by your minor children
- Be responsible for the safety, well-being, and conduct of your children or dependents
- Avoid behavior that disrupts library services or its use by others
- Comply with directions from staff
Prohibited Behaviors
Illegal Activities
e.g., use of alcohol or illegal drugs; smoking, including vaping/e-cigarettes; using library computers to access, view, disseminate, or print illegal materials; littering.
Sexual Misconduct
e.g., sexual harassment of library staff or patrons; indecent exposure; masturbation; offensive touching.
Damaging Library Property
e.g., damaging library materials, computer systems, or facilities.
Hurting or Threatening People
e.g., using hostile, harassing, or abusive language; making threatening comments or gestures; brandishing a weapon; stalking; bullying.
Unduly Disrupting Others
e.g., disruptive use of cell phones or other electronic devices; blocking aisles; entering staff work areas; listening to audio without headphones or too loudly.
Unauthorized Animals
e.g., bringing animals into the library that are not service animals or service animals in training.
Consequences
Anyone who engages in illegal activities, threatening or harassing behavior, sexual misconduct, destruction of library property shall be immediately escorted and prohibited from the premises.
Due Process
A person excluded from the use of the library building, property, and/or services may request in writing that the Director of Library Services reconsider such a decision. They must present evidence to the Director regarding the basis for the exclusion.