Appropriate Library Behavior

Policy Sheet

 

 

1)      Only those signed up to use computers, or those legitimately searching for books via the card catalog are allowed to be in the computer room. This small room does not have space for more than one user per computer.  In addition, computer users need quiet to concentrate.  Exceptions may be made for two kids working together on a project or a parent working with a child. 

 

2)   No running or physical games in the library.  No running, skateboarding, playing ball or other physical games on the walkway or in the parking lot of the library.  Patrons using the library need to have a safe, quiet place to work and be able to get to and from the library without hazard.

 

3)   No food or drinks are allowed in the library. Food and drinks can cause stains on carpet and books and attract insects that destroy books.  Students should eat snacks outside the building.

 

4)   A reasonable level of quiet needs to be maintained in the library.  Please keep your voice down if you are talking with a friend, so that others may study.

 

5)   Cell phones should be used outside the library.

 

6)   No pets allowed in the library except for service dogs.

 

 

Consequences:   

 In order to ensure that all patrons are able to use and enjoy the library during after-school hours, we must insist that the above listed rules are maintained.  If students are unable to abide by the library’s behavior guidelines, they must find another place to spend after-school hours. 

    The public library does not provide after school care, nor do we supervise the whereabouts of students.  We do not have the time to constantly remind students of our behavior guidelines.  Therefore, students who are not able to abide by the above guidelines will be asked to leave the library or have a parent called to come and get them.  If there are repeated infractions, the student will no longer be welcome to come to the library without adult supervision.

 

 

I have read and understand the above guidelines. 

 

 

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Student Signature                                                                Parent Signature

 

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