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| EAPL adheres to the
American Library Association (ALA) “Freedom to
Read” statement and the ALA “Bill of Rights” |
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| Mutual respect makes it
possible for everyone to enjoy the Library. All
patrons are asked to cooperate by observing
these rules and refraining from behavior that
interferes with the comfort and rights of others
and the duties of the Library staff. Library
staff are authorized to bring to a patron’s(s’)
attention any act or omission which violates
these rules. The patron(s) will be asked to
change the problem behavior to conform to the
rules. If such change is not evident, the
patron(s) will be asked to leave Library
property. Failure to leave when asked may result
in the police being called. Staff is instructed
to call 9-1-1 immediately in response to any
behavior that is deemed dangerous. Police will
be called for any behavior that is in violation
of federal, state, or local ordinances and/or if
a person or group of persons is asked to leave
the Library and refuse to leave and/or become
difficult with a staff member. |
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| Appropriate dress and
personal hygiene are required in the Library and
on Library property. |
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| Food and beverages are
not permitted to be consumed in the Library
other than in conjunction with
Library-sanctioned events and/or approved staff
break and meal periods. As an exception to this
policy, closeable water bottles may be utilized
by staff and patrons in areas where there is no
risk to Library resources of any type. |
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| Cell phones may be used
in the Library for short, quiet conversations;
however, the ringer and other notification
sounds must be silenced. Headphones must be used
with any video or audio equipment. Use of
personal electronic equipment at a volume that
can be heard by others is not permitted. Patrons
who violate this policy will be asked one time
to lower the volume on the device to an
acceptable level. If the distracting behavior
continues, the patron will be asked to leave the
Library. |
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| Except where signs are
posted prohibiting such activity, permission is
not required for taking photographs or videos in
public areas of the Library building for
personal, non-commercial use. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in no event shall any tripods,
lights, or other specialized equipment be used
in connection with such photography/video.
Patrons taking photographs or videos are solely
liable for any injuries to persons or property
that result from such activities on Library
property. They also have sole responsibility for
obtaining all necessary releases and permissions
required by law from persons who can be
identified in any photograph or video or for
copyrighted materials. The Library undertakes no
responsibility for obtaining these releases or
permissions. |
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| In the event Library
staff take photos for Library public relations
or other permissible purposes, signed releases
to use the images will be obtained from
individuals identifiable in the photos as
required by law. |
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| Not withstanding
anything to the contrary herein, Library patrons
have the right to access the Library and its
property without scrutiny, harassment,
intimidation, or distraction by others. Any
photography, filming and video recording that
interferes with those rights is prohibited.
Library staff is authorized to enforce this
policy and ask individuals to immediately cease
photography, filming, and video recording if a
patron or the staff member reasonably believes
that there is any interference with these
rights. Depending on the seriousness of the
violation, non-compliance may result in referral
to the police. |
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| Staff and patrons are
not permitted to make non-consensual voice
recordings of anyone in the Library unless
otherwise expressly permitted by law. |
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| A responsible
caregiver, age 16 or older, must accompany all
children through the age of 13 who are visiting
the Library. See Policy for Children at the
Library for additional information. |
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| Belongings such as
bedding, sleeping bags, and changes of clothing
may not be brought into the Library or stored
inside the Library or on the Library premises
unless authorized in conjunction with
Library-sponsored programs. Unattended items
shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be
removed from the Library and discarded. Sleeping
within the Library is prohibited. |
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| The use of tobacco is
prohibited in the Library and on Library
grounds. Tobacco use, for the purposes of this
policy, means all uses of tobacco including,
without limitation, cigars, cigarettes, pipes,
smokeless tobacco, and vaping with e-cigarettes.
Appropriate signs will be placed in clearly
visible locations. Patrons who violate this
policy may be subject to civil penalties, as
stipulated in state statutes. Patrons who
repeatedly violate this policy will be required
to leave the Library building and grounds. |
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| Possession, use, sale,
and distribution of alcohol, illegal substances,
or illegally obtained prescription drugs are
prohibited anywhere on Library property. Being
under the influence of drugs or alcohol will
result in removal of the offending party. |
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| Adults not accompanied
by a child shall not loiter in the children's
room if the adult is not actively reading,
studying and/or using Library materials from the
children's room. Adults not accompanied by a
teenager shall not loiter in the teen area if
the adult is not actively reading, studying,
and/or using Library materials from the teen
area. |
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| Fighting, disorderly
conduct, challenging someone to a fight,
physical abuse or assault of staff or other
patrons is prohibited. |
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| Weapons of any kind and
any object attempted to be used as a weapon are
prohibited on Library property. This policy does
not apply to on-duty law enforcement personnel. |
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| Profane and/or obscene
language or the use of racial, ethnic, or sexual
orientation epithets will be a cause for
removal. In addition, signs and/or garments that
contain profane or obscene language or that
contain racial, ethnic or sexual orientation
epithets are prohibited at the Library and
wearing such garments and/or displaying such
signs will be cause for removal. Harassing other
Library patrons or staff, including deliberate,
repeated behavior that is intimidating, hostile,
offensive, or threatening, including stalking,
or prolonged staring, will warrant immediate
removal. Indecent exposure, engaging in, or the
soliciting of a sexual act will result in
immediate removal of the offending party/parties
and will be referred to law enforcement. |
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| Abuse or improper use
of Library furniture or equipment is
unacceptable. Damaging, destroying, or stealing
Library property or the property of other
patrons or staff is prohibited. |
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| No animals other, than
registered Service or Emotional Support Animals,
may be brought into the Library building. Staff
may ask a person to remove from the Library any
animal, including a service animal, when that
animal's behavior poses a direct threat to the
health or safety of others. |
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| Solicitation of any
kind is prohibited on Library property. Selling,
soliciting, surveying, distributing written
materials, panhandling, or canvassing for any
political, charitable, or religious purposes
inside a Library building, doorway, or vestibule
without prior authorization by the Library
director are not permitted. If, upon being
warned, the individual engaging in such behavior
does not cease and desist from this activity,
they will be told that they must leave the
premises. |
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| Library restrooms are
provided for staff and patrons and may be used
for their intended purposes only. Activities
including, but not limited to, bathing, shaving,
or washing and changing of clothes are
inappropriate activities in restrooms. |
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