|
Library Rules
Rules of Behavior Governing the Use of Ontario City Library Facilities The purpose of these rules is to ensure that all patrons of Ontario City Library facilities have access to and use of library facilities in a quiet, orderly, peaceful and safe atmosphere, unhindered and undisturbed by the disruptive actions and behavior of others.
A complete copy of the Ontario City Library’s Rules of Behavior is available at any library service desk and online.
A person will be immediately expelled for committing or attempting to commit a serious offense, including assault, battery, theft, vandalism, sexual offenses, or the use of alcohol or controlled substances.
A person engaged in the following behaviors will be asked to stop the behavior, and may be asked to leave the library:
|
• |
|
Engaging in disorderly conduct, harassing or annoying behavior. |
|
• |
|
Audible use of sound producing devices. |
|
• |
|
Making noise or engaging in boisterous behavior. |
|
• |
|
Bringing in any dangerous weapon unless permitted by law. |
|
• |
|
Bringing food or beverages into the library unless authorized. |
|
• |
|
Smoking or any other use of tobacco. |
|
• |
|
Making use of the restrooms for any purpose for which they were not intended. |
|
• |
|
Sleeping in the library. |
|
• |
|
Misuse of library furniture or equipment. |
|
• |
|
Interfering with or blocking free passage with bicycles, large backpacks, carts, and other bulky items. |
|
• |
|
Failing to maintain control over personal belongings. |
|
• |
|
Entering or remaining in the Library barefoot or shirtless, or with poor bodily hygiene. |
|
• |
|
Bringing in animals, other than certified assistive animals. |
|
• |
|
Soliciting or panhandling on Library Premises. |
|
• |
|
Leaving children under the age of nine in the Library unattended. | |
Cellular telephone users are requested to confine calls to the Library’s entry area or outside the Library.
The Rules of Behavior of the Ontario City Library provide for a limited right of review or appeal of decisions made by Library staff under these rules. See the full policy for details.
Adopted by Library Board, May 2007
|
