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Lane Public Library invites you to enjoy your library
and to come often. The library is committed to providing
a pleasant, secure and supportive environment for all of
its patrons and staff. To achieve this goal, the following
Standards of Behavior have been established:
Any
activity or behavior that hinders the use of the library,
is disruptive, or jeopardizes the safety of patrons or employees,
inside or outside, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior
may include, but not be limited to:
- Running
and rowdiness
- Shouting,
talking, or making noise loud enough to disturb others
- Fighting
- Possession
of weapons or of objects which might be used as weapons
(e.g., sharp objects, coat hangers, metal files, or pins)
- Physical
or verbal harassment or abuse directed toward patrons
or staff
- Profane
and obscene language or images directed toward patrons
or staff
- Sexual
activity
- Cell
phones and audio-visual equipment used in a way that disturbs
others
- Bathing,
shaving, and washing clothes in restrooms
- Prolonged
sleeping (in excess of 30 minutes) or loud snoring
- Theft,
damage, misuse, or defacement of library materials, equipment,
or facilities is not permitted.
The
library is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Please do not leave valuable or personal belongings unattended.
Food
and drink are not permitted in public areas of the library
unless otherwise designated.
The use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal substances is prohibited
inside all library buildings.
Shoes
and shirts are required.
Soliciting,
panhandling, and political campaigning are not permitted
on library property. All materials to be posted or
distributed must be approved by the library.
Service
animals for people with disabilities are welcome.
No other animals are permitted inside the library building.
Pets left unattended outside the library building are the
responsibility of the owner.
Bicycles
must be left outside the library building. Skateboards,
roller skates, scooters and in-line skates must not be worn
or used inside the library building.
No
illegal activity or behavior is permitted.
FAILURE
TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY COULD RESULT IN ONE OR MORE OF
THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
- REQUEST
TO LEAVE THE LIBRARY
- LOSS
OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES
- ARREST
Adopted
by the Board of Trustees 9/11/2000
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