Behavior and Conduct in the Library

Purpose:

To maintain a pleasant atmosphere appropriate for work, study and enjoyment for all library users and staff, the following policy on behavior in the Peoria Public Libraries and on the library property has been established. Library staff will courteously, but firmly, enforce the policy.

Code of Conduct:

These rules have been adopted for the comfort and protection of all those using the library materials and services. The following activities are prohibited:

1. Disruptive behavior. This includes disorderly conduct, noise or activity, whether intentional or inadvertent, that interferes with the rights of others, physical abuse, abusive or threatening language and misuse of library furnishings. Expulsion from the library and/or loss of library privileges may result from continued violations.

2. Solicitation (other than approved by Library Manager or appropriate City Official).

3. Persons committing theft, vandalism or other illegal acts are subject to prosecution.

4. Pets other than official assist dogs for the impaired.

5. Tobacco products.

6. Eating and drinking, except at meetings or special library programs when so designated by the sponsor. Water bottles with anti-drip caps are permitted.

7. Possession, sale or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances on library property.

8. Using radios, telephones, tape or CD players at a level that can be heard by other individuals

9. Skateboarding and roller skating or roller blading on library property.

If confronted with the violation of any of these rules, library patrons are encouraged to inform a staff member immediately. Any staff member involved with patrons who, because of the severity of their infraction of the above rules, have been asked to leave the building must complete an incident report.