Library users and staff have the right to assume that
their use of library buildings and grounds will be free from
harassment, free from physical danger, and free from psychological and
emotional stress. To assure this, it is the Policy of the Board of
Trustees that the following behavior is detrimental to the purpose and
mission of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System.
Individuals who engage in these behaviors and do not cease to do so
after being warned will be asked to leave. Failure to leave the
library buildings and grounds when requested may result in the
swearing out of a warrant for trespass.
- Loud talking, running or any behavior or activity
that creates noise that is disturbing to others.
- Sleeping or lying in furniture or floors, putting
feet on furniture or walls.
- Smoking, eating or drinking inside library
buildings.
- Use of cellular telephones, radios or other
devices that are disturbing to others.
- Bringing pets or other non-assisting animals
inside library buildings.
- Bringing large pieces of luggage, duffel bags,
etc. that may cause a hazard to others in library buildings.
- Use of the Internet computers to access graphic
materials that may reasonably be construed to be pornographic.
- Failing to wear reasonable attire, including
shirt and shoes.
- Using abusive, threatening or obscene language or
gestures to any staff member our user.
- Prolonged staring at or following any user or
staff person.
- Attempting to violate by uninvited physical
contact the privacy of any user or staff person.
- Panhandling in library buildings or on library
grounds.
- Selling, campaigning, petitioning or soliciting
for any purpose.
- Interfering with the free movement of others.
- Leaving children under the age of seven years
unattended.
- Posting notices or flyers on any surface not
designated for the purpose.
- Bringing weapons of any kind onto library grounds
or inside library buildings.
The rules set forth in this policy are in addition
to, and do not supersede, the requirements and prohibitions applying
to every person under state and federal laws. Please note that the
mutilation or theft of library property is a criminal offense and
punishable as a misdemeanor or a class H felony, depending on the
value of the property involved.
If you have questions, please contact us.
Approved by the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional
Library Board
The 27th day of April, 2000.
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