The library is a place to pursue education, instruction, information and recreation in a quiet setting. If someone’s use infringes on the use of others, the staff has responsibility to ask that the infringement stop. The second request will be for the offender to leave the library.

Children nine and under are to be supervised by a responsible adult while on library property. Supervision is important for the safety of children and for the comfort of other library users. Library staff is at work and conducting their duties. They are unable to supervise children. If in doubt about the safety of a child or any serious behavior problems, the staff will call the parent and may call the police for assistance.

Any person whose behavior is causing a problem for library staff or other users will be expected to give the staff his or her name upon request. Failure is grounds for ejection.

The library staff member in charge will judge whether or not a behavior is disruptive to library use. Examples of such behavior include but are not limited to running, unnecessary use of the elevator, threatening or obscene language or gestures, damage to library materials or property, or littering. The library staff has authority over all library property.

Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the library except by staff in the library staff rooms. Food and drink brought in by the public must be left at the desk.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the library. Smoking materials must be safely extinguished outside.

Proper dress for the library includes shirts and shoes.

Assistive animals are welcome—pets are not allowed inside.

Tape players and radios are allowed only with personal headphones.