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In order to allow all patrons of the Highland Park Public Library to use its facilities to the fullest extent, the Library Board of Trustees has adopted the following rules. According to Illinois Statutes, the Board of Trustees may exclude from the use of the Library any person who willfully violates the rules prescribed by the Board (75 ILCS 5/4-11).
1) Patrons must respect the rights of other patrons and may not harass or annoy others or behave in a manner that reasonably can be expected to disturb other persons.
2) Patrons may not interfere with the use of the Library by other patrons, or interfere with Library employees' performance of their duties.
3) Patrons may not deface, mar or tamper with books, magazines, newspapers, recordings, software, hardware or other items of the Library collection nor shall they deface, mar or in anyway destroy or damage Library furnishings, walls, machines, or other property. Computer usage is also subject to the Internet Policy rules.
4) Patrons may not engage in any illegal activity while on Library property.
5) Patrons may not smoke on Library property.
6) Patrons may not consume food or beverages in the Library except in designated areas.
7) Patrons may not use cell phones in the Alyce Brenner Room. As a courtesy to other patrons, cell phone users are asked to silence ringers and speak quietly
8) Patrons may not put their feet on Library furniture.
9) Patrons must wear shirts and shoes, or other footwear, at all times in the Library.
10) Patrons whose personal hygiene is offensive constitute a nuisance to other patrons, and may be required to leave the Library.
11) Patrons may not engage in any indecent or obscene conduct or make any indecent exposure of their person.
12) Patrons may not be intoxicated to the extent that their faculties are impaired, or endanger the safety of another person or property.
13) Patrons must park bicycles in bicycle racks provided by the Library.
14) Patrons may not use roller skates, roller blades, skateboards or segways on Library property.
15) Patrons may not bring animals onto Library property, other than animals aiding the disabled.
16) Patrons may not photograph, film, record, or use television equipment on Library property without the prior permission of the Director or Director’s designee.
17) Patrons may not campaign, petition, interview, survey, solicit, conduct sales, or engage in other speech or conduct which disrupts normal Library activities.
Any patron who violates the Library rules and regulations may be required to leave the Library premises. Library employees may contact the Highland Park Police if deemed advisable.
Any patron who violates the Library rules and regulations may be denied the privilege of access to the Library by the Library Director. Any patron whose privileges have been denied may have the decision reviewed by the Board of Trustees upon prior written request.
Adopted August 11, 1992
Revised November 11, 2003
Revised November 9, 2004
Revised December 13, 2005
Revised March 13, 2007
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