Code of Conduct Policy
The Brumback Library seeks to provide quality library service to all patrons. The following Code
of Conduct has been created to do the following:
- Protect the rights of individuals to use library materials and services
- Protect the right of library employees and volunteers to conduct library business without
interference - Ensure the use of the buildings, materials, and services by the greatest number of
individuals - Preserve those materials and facilities from harm
- Ensure the safety of library patrons, employees, and volunteers
We ask for your cooperation in maintaining a pleasant atmosphere, conducive to the effective
use of library materials and services. As such, please note the following:
- Enjoy your food and covered drinks in the Library. Please dispose of trash, crumbs and
debris properly. - We love pets, but only service animals or those approved by the Director are permitted
in the library. - Designated Teen areas are designed for people ages 12-18. Adults and younger
children are encouraged to use other areas of the Library. - Children under the age of 12 who are left at the Library for 20 minutes past closing may
be reported to the police.
Please practice respectful behavior when visiting the Library. Certain activities, whether
intentional or inadvertent, are not acceptable at the Library. Engaging in these activities may
result in a loss of library privileges, and those engaging in such activities may be asked to leave
the Library. We ask that all visitors refrain from engaging in the following behaviors during their
library visits:
- Making unreasonable noise, including, but not limited to, loud talking, singing, other loud
or disruptive noise, or noise from cell phone or audio/visual equipment usage - Using profane, obscene, or abusive language
- Making racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual orientation epithets
- Intentionally damaging, destroying, or stealing property belonging to The Brumback
Library, another patron, or staff - Harassing patrons or staff, including, without limitation, deliberate or repeated language
or behavior that is intimidating, hostile, and/or offensive, or that adversely impacts staff
work performance or patron use of The Brumback Library. - Running or engaging in horseplay
- Lying down or sleeping, including giving the appearance of sleeping
- Littering
- Abusing or improperly using furniture, equipment, or materials
- Gambling, panhandling, and soliciting (including but not limited to money, donations, and
coupons) - Posting or distributing literature without permission
- Blocking entrance to and exit from any of The Brumback Library locations;
monopolizing/obstructing space, seating, tables, or equipment to the exclusion of others - Possessing weapons or other items deemed dangerous by library staff
- Using, selling, or being under the influence of drugs (including alcohol) while on library
property - Smoking, vaping and use of tobacco products or substitutes
- Failure to leave the library at the request of staff or after closing hours as set by the
Board of Trustees
If you witness a breach of our Code of Conduct, please inform a staff member immediately and
allow library staff to address these situations. We will do our best to come to a quick resolution.
Library staff are required to bring to an individual's attention any act or omission which is not in
line with the Code of Conduct and related library policies. Library visitors will be asked to
change their behavior to align with the rules. If such a change is not evident or forthcoming,
visitors may be asked to leave the library building and library property. If a visitor is asked to
leave and does not do so, police may be called in for assistance.
Depending on the nature of the infraction, visitors who have been asked to leave the building
may be barred from returning to the Library for varying periods of time. Individuals who have
been barred from returning may be required to discuss the violation with the Library Manager or
Director before being welcomed back to the Library. A conversation with the parents or
caregivers of children to discuss future conditions of library attendance may be required.