Rules of Conduct for Patrons
So that everyone may better enjoy his or her visit to the Library, we ask each patron, regardless of age, to respect the rights of others by following these rules:
The following are not permitted inside the Library:
- Eating
- The use of tobacco products or electronic substitutes.
- Possession of a firearm or weapon.
- Petitioning and survey taking not sponsored or co-sponsored by the Library.
- Sleeping
- Possession, consumption, or sale of illegal substances or alcohol.
- Loud or boisterous talking and conversation, including the use of threatening or profane, obscene, or abusive language, including racial, ethnic, or sexual orientation epithets.
- Fighting, hitting, harassing, or physical/verbal abuse.
- Rollerblades, skates, and skateboards
- Begging, soliciting, gambling, buying, or selling for personal or commercial gain (unless authorized by Library administrators).
- Bathing and shaving in the restrooms.
- Any illegal activities
**Please note this list is not exhaustive.**
Shirts and shoes are required to be worn in the Library.
Bicycles must be parked on the racks outside. We advise the use of a lock. The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.
Smoking, drinking, skateboarding, skating, and rollerblading are not permitted on Library property.
Destruction of Library materials and property is prohibited.
Persons are not permitted in the Library and will be asked to leave if they appear to:
- Be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
- Pose a health or safety risk to others
Willful damage, attempted theft, or vandalism of Library materials may result in a block on the patron’s Library account, banning the patron from the Library, and/or may constitute cause for prosecution.
The Library reserves the right to expel any person whose behavior and/or clothing is determined to be disruptive, inappropriate to the Library environment, or prevents the use of the Library by other users.
Children under age 8 must be supervised by a parent or responsible companion. All children must be picked up before closing time.
Petitioners or survey takers may engage outside on Library grounds. They must not block entrances or exterior book returns, shout, harass/pressure patrons, or use tables/sound equipment. Petitions and surveys sponsored or co-sponsored by the Library are permitted inside the library.
Library staff have been instructed to call the police department, if necessary, for assistance in any situation that appears to threaten the safety of a Library patron or staff member.
We want everyone to enjoy their time at the library. Failure to comply with the Rules of Conduct for Patrons may result in responses including, but not limited to, removal from library premises and the restriction of library privileges. In the case of serious or repeated violations of this policy, the Executive Director reserves the right to prohibit library access.
*Thank you for helping to keep Pataskala Public Library a safe and welcoming place for our community. *