Rules for Library Use

Any behavior which is disruptive to library use is not allowed.  This includes, but is not limited to the following:

One warning

• Animals except service animals

• Disturbing other patrons

• Drinking (except capped non-alcoholic beverages)

• Eating

• Excessive loudness (talking, laughing, cell phone ring, etc.)

• Improper attire (swimwear, no shoes, no shirt)

• Littering

• Loud music (audible to other patrons) from electronic devices, including headphones, cell phone rings, etc.

• Misuse of collections, equipment

• Misuse of public restrooms (bathing, etc.)

• Moving furniture without permission

• Profanity

• Rowdy behavior (horseplay, running, gymnastics, etc.)

• Sleeping

• Soliciting for sale or selling of any item, article, service, food or product of any kind whatsoever; distributing any leaflet or similar item or posting any notice, except in accordance with library policy; or circulating petitions or surveying by non-library groups.

• Unaccompanied Adults in Youth Services who aren’t using Youth Services collections.  The Racine Public Library reserves the right to evict from the Youth Services Department any adult loitering without a legitimate purpose.

• Unattended belongings

• Violations of the Safe Child Policy

Out for the day

• Inappropriate physical contact

• Internet violations

• Personal hygiene so offensive that it disrupts use of library facilities or collections

• Rude, disrespectful behavior towards staff or patrons

• Smoking

 

One month ban

• Damaging materials

• Destruction of library property

• Harassing staff or patrons

• Setting off fire alarm intentionally

 

Permanent ban

Illegal behavior, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Exposure, masturbation

• Fighting or violent behavior

• Nudity

• Observed use of drugs, alcohol

• Sex

• Theft or attempted theft of library materials

• Threatening staff or patrons

• Weapons