HOBBS PUBLIC LIBRARY

LIBRARY BEHAVIOR

Patrons shall respect the right of others to use the Library in a peaceful atmosphere.

Patrons are responsible for the safety & behavior of their children while the children at in the library.

PATRONS SHALL NOT HARASS OR ANNOY OTHERS:

• through noisy or boisterous behavior
• by playing audio equipment or using cell phones so that others can hear them
• by running
• by using obscene or abusive language or acts
• through threatening behavior of any kind
• by stalking or harassing staff or patrons
• or by behaving in a manner which reasonaly can be expected to interfere with other persons' use of the library or staff duties

PATRONS SHALL NOT:

• consume food or beverages, smoke or use tobacco or tobacco products
• take library materials into the restroom
• leave children under the age of six unattended
• be under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• engage in any illegal activity while in the library building
• deface or mar library materials including books, magazines, newspapers, recordings, or other items in the library
• enter the building without shirt or shoes
• bring pets or animals into the library, other than service dogs
• solicit for sales or contributions
• carry weapons of any kind