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It
is the policy of the Board of Trustees that patrons of the Farnsworth
Public Library have the right to use the library materials and services
without being unduly disturbed or impeded by other library users, and
that patrons and staff have the right to a secure and
congenial environment.
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Rules
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- Any
behavior that disrupts or hinders public use of the library is prohibited
on library property. This includes, but is not limited to, loud or
boisterous behavior, running , fighting, verbal or physical harrassment,
and drunkenness.
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- Consumption
of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on library property.
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- Smoking
or chewing tobacco is not permitted in the library.
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- Selling
products or services, or soliciting donations, is not permitted in
the library, except as part of a library-sponsored program.
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- Circulating
petitions, distributing leaflets, taking surveys, and other similar
activities are permitted in the library only when authorized by the
Library Administration.
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- Animals,
except for those to aid persons with disabilities, are not permitted
in the library, except as part of a Library-sponsored program.
Animals may not be left unattended on the library property.
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- The
Library is not responsible for personal belongings left unattended.
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- Parents
or other legal guardians are responsible for the behavior of their
minor children in the library.
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Theft, vandalism, and mutilation of library property are criminal
offenses and may be prosecuted. The library reserves the right to
inspect all bags, briefcases, backpacks, and other such items when
the staff has reason to believe this rule has been violated.
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- The
violation of federal or state laws or local ordinances will not be
permitted on Library property.
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- Failure
to comply with these rules may result in the loss of library privileges.
Anyone violating this policy will be given one verbal warning. A second
violation will result in the invidual being banned from Farnsworth
Public Library for one month. A third violation will result in being
banned from the library for a period of six months. When an individual
is banned they will receive written notification which will be shared
with the Oconto Police Department, the Library Board and the parent
of the offender, if a minor. Should a banned individual return to
the library in violation of the ban, the Oconto Police Department
will be contacted.
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This
policy is in accordance with the
City of Oconto Code of Ordinances Sec. 11-2-8. Disorderly Conduct.
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