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Code of Conduct

Chapter: Services
Policy Number: 3.01
Original Effective Date: 7/21/21
Revision History: 3/15/23

Patrons are expected to follow the Code of Conduct at all times. Violation of these rules or any other deemed similar is misconduct that can result in expulsion and/or forfeiture of the use of the Library’s services on a temporary or permanent basis. Patrons who engage in disruptive behaviors which are deemed to be especially heinous may be permanently banned by Library administration. A written appeal of any ban lasting one year or longer may be made to the Library Board within 30 days after the formal notice of banning. The following behaviors and activities are examples, but not a complete list, of conduct not allowed on Library premises:

  • Any illegal activity, including committing or attempting to commit an activity that would constitute a crime or violation of ordinances
  • Bringing weapons of any kind into the Library, except those permitted by Village ordinance
  • Damaging, defacing, destroying, or stealing Library property or the property of others
  • Carrying, consuming, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Smoking or use of any tobacco product in the Library building (including the enclosed patios) and on Village property. This includes but is not limited to “vaping,” chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes
  • Following, stalking, leering or staring; photographing or recording others without consent from them or, in the case of minors, their parent/guardian
  • Using electronic equipment in a manner that disturbs other or interferes with library use and services
  • Inappropriate behavior towards staff or patrons, which many include harassment or threats, hitting or being violent, swearing, shouting, raising one’s voice, or sexual harassment
  • Engaging in any sexual contact, activities, or conduct, including viewing pornography
  • Bringing animals into the Library except for persons with disabilities defined by the ADA
  • Leaving children under the age of 10 unattended. See Safe Child Policy for more information.
  • Loitering, interfering with free passage, or sleeping
  • Using restrooms for inappropriate purposes as listed on this Code of Conduct
  • Entering unauthorized areas or remaining in the Library: after closing, when requested to leave during emergency situations, when requested to leave due to behavior, or when currently banned
  • Not being fully clothed (upper and lower body clothing and footwear) or with bodily hygiene lacking to the point it constitutes a nuisance or health hazard to others
  • Consuming food or drink in undesignated areas or neglecting to clean up and dispose of all food waste, crumbs, wrappers, et cetera
  • Panhandling, solicitation and canvassing. Panhandling is defined as approaching others to ask for money, food, or other goods and services. Soliciting is defined as the sale or distribution of informational materials, merchandise, tickets, political campaign material, or anything not connected with the work of the Library. Canvassing is defined as petitioning or distributing written materials or soliciting for political, charitable, or religious purposes.