Code of Conduct                                    

The Library is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming place for the public to meet and interact and for library staff to carry out their duties. The Board is responsible for determining the rules for public behaviour in the Library.  These rules are necessary to:

• Protect the rights of individuals to use library property, materials, and services;
• Protect the rights of library employees and volunteers to conduct library business without interference;
• Ensure the safety of library patrons, employees and volunteers.
• Preserve library materials and facilities from harm.

The rules are as follows:

• Behaviour or language that is disruptive, abusive, insulting, harassing or threatening to Library users or staff is not permitted.
• Behaviour that interferes with the ability of others to enjoy, use or work in the Library is not permitted.
• Loitering, including sleeping, is not permitted on Library property.
• The library is not responsible for personal items left unattended.
• Unauthorized consumption of alcohol or use of illegal drugs is not permitted on Library property.
• Young children (under the age of 7) should be supervised by a parent, guardian or caregiver.
• Patrons whose personal hygiene is offensive enough to constitute a nuisance to other people will be required to leave the Library.
• Unauthorized use, damage, vandalism or theft of Library materials, equipment and property is not permitted and may be subject to prosecution.
• Use of the Internet for unlawful purposes is not permitted.
• Unauthorized soliciting or distributing or posting of materials is not permitted on Library property.

Library employees are authorized to bring to an individual’s attention any violation of these rules.  The individual will be asked to change the problem behaviour to conform to the rules.  If such change does not occur, the individual will be asked to leave Library property.  Failure to leave will result in law enforcement being called.