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Patron Behavior Policy Approved by Board of Trustees May 20, 2004 South Country Library strives to provide a safe and educational atmosphere for all. We ask that you adhere to the following library rules. The library reserves the right to deny access to the library and/or revoke library card privileges in the event of your violation of these rules. Food, Beverages, and Tobacco -No eating or drinking is allowed in the South Country Library. Food and/or beverages will be confiscated from anyone eating or drinking. -The use of tobacco in any form is prohibited in all areas of the library including bathrooms. Library users who wish to smoke must do so outside. Personal Property -South Country Library is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Bicycles left unattended are the responsibility of the owner. Unattended Children -Young children may not be left unattended in the library. They must be accompanied by an adult at all times. -The Library unconditionally reserves the right to seek intervention of the police and/or appropriate authorities in circumstances of emergency, illness, Library closing, or when a child causes substantial disruption to Library operations. Solicitation -Patrons may not solicit funds or sell any article or service in the library. Unacceptable Behaviors and Safety Considerations For the safety of all library patrons, any person inside or directly outside the public spaces of the library building must adhere to the following: -Patrons must not engage in any act which interferes with the normal and intended use of the library. -Cell phone use of any kind is not permitted in the library. Patrons who wish to use a cell phone must do so in the lobby. -There will be no use of audible radios, walkmans, CD players, or other sound generating devices. -Patrons must not talk loudly or otherwise cause excessive noise. -Use of threatening, intimidating, profane, or abusive language is forbidden. -No weapon of any kind is allowed in South Country Library. Possession of a weapon is grounds for removal or police intervention. -Fighting or other rowdy behavior including but not limited to throwing books, or any other object is grounds for removal. -Overt signs of substance abuse, including drunkenness are grounds for removal or intervention of the proper authorities. -Patrons may not block entrances, exits, aisles, or walkways. -Except for service animals, patrons may not bring pets or animals into the library. -Roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards may not be worn or used in the library. -To ensure proper safety, playing near or on the stairs and elevator is prohibited. -There will be no loitering on library property. Criminal Behavior -Behaviors including but not limited to theft, vandalism, exhibitionism, assault, and verbal threats are considered criminal, and will result in the notification of law enforcement authorities. Patron Use of Library Staff Telephones -The Library provides a pay telephone for use by patrons. Patrons may not use staff telephones. Paging Library Patrons -Library patrons will be paged only in case of emergency.
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