POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

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Library User Guidelines

The Paso Robles Public Library welcomes you. In order to promote an atmosphere in which all patrons may use and enjoy the library, the Library Board of Trustees established the following use guidelines:

To enjoy library materials and services fully, the following are encouraged:

• Asking library staff for help
• Reading
• Studying
• Using the library’s electronic resources
• Participating in library programs
• Speaking in a quiet voice
• Muting cell phones and other electronic devices

To avoid disturbing library users, the following are prohibited:

• Use of loud, abusive, threatening or insulting language
• Disruptive or unsafe behavior including any conduct that interferes with the use of the library by others or with the functioning of library staff or volunteers
• Use of cell phones except by staff in performing assigned duties
• Eating or drinking except in designated areas, or as approved for specific events
• Running or roughhousing
• Animals, with the exception of service animals assisting persons with disabilities or animals used in library programs
• Soliciting money, donations or signatures without prior approval of the City Librarian
• All behavior or actions prohibited by law

In addition:

To avoid disturbing other library users, please mute the volume of electronic devices and use cell phones in the lobby or outside the library.

The children’s area, including restrooms, is restricted to children and accompanying adults. Adults not accompanied by children are permitted in the children’s area when actively using children’s resources with the help of library staff.

The library is not responsible for children who are left unattended in or on the grounds of the library.

Persons who violate these Guidelines may receive a warning from the library staff and/or an opportunity to cease the violation or leave the library. Illegal activity, as well as any willful or repeated violations of these Guidelines or other posted library regulations (e.g. computer use rules), may result in removal from the facility and/or suspension of library privileges. In addition, where authorized by federal, state or local law, violations of these Guidelines may also result in arrest.

Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees December 11, 2003