Library Policies - Patron Rules of Conduct Policy

DIXON PUBLIC LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT

1. DRESS AND ATTIRE

   • Shoes/sandals or other suitable footwear must be worn at all times. Bare feet are not permitted.

   • Shirt/blouse must be worn at all times.

2. FOOD AND BEVERAGES

   • Eating is not permitted in the Library except at events sponsored by or approved by the Library.

   • Non-alcoholic beverages in proper containers (designed to prevent spills and leakage) are permitted in all areas of the library except at computer workstations.

3. SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

   • No smoking or other use of tobacco products is permitted in the building, within 30 feet of exterior doors or anywhere else on the premises. Tobacco and/or smoking products and paraphernalia may not be displayed in the Library.

4. PETS AND ANIMALS

   • No animals, reptiles, or birds are permitted in the Library except service dogs on duty or in training, or, in conjunction with approved library programs.

5. SOLICITING

   • There shall be no soliciting of money, favors, goods, services, or opinions or selling of any products or services in the Library in order to preserve the privacy of all who use it.

   • Personal campaigning, petitioning, proselytizing, or distribution of information for any cause or event is not permitted inside the Library but may be conducted outside the building as long as access to the building is not blocked, restricted, or impaired.

6. SKATEBOARDING AND SKATING

   • Skateboarding and skating are not permitted in the building or on library premises. Scooters are not permitted in the building.

7. BICYCLES

   • Bicycles are not permitted in the Library, and should be parked and secured to the bicycle rack(s) in front of the Library.

8. UNATTENDED CHILDREN

   • Children under the age of eight must be closely supervised at all times by a parent or caregiver age 14 or older. If parents or caregivers cannot be contacted or located, Library staff may notify the local law enforcement agency.

     Parents, and not Library staff, are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children using the Library.

9. DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

   • Disturbing or annoying Library users and staff by unnecessarily loud, abusive, threatening, harassing, vulgar, or insulting language is not permitted in the Library.

   • Use of cell phones is not permitted in the library.

   • There shall be no use of audio, video, photographic, or television recording equipment or office equipment without advance permission of the District Librarian or his/her designee.

Approved by the Library Commission on 16 June 2003

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