Many people come
to the library to find a quiet place to read and study. The use of
cellphones in the
library can often prove disruptive to
customers and staff. Please respect others’ rights by observing these
guidelines for cell phone use in the library. Patrons will be asked to leave the
library if they fail to observe these guidelines.
Set cell phones to vibrate or other silent
mode.
The use of cell phones in a quiet manner that
does not disrupt the use of the library by others is allowed.
Move to the Lobby if lengthy calls need to be
made or received. Parents must attend to their children during phone calls.
Keep voices at low level at all times. Do
not engage in lengthy conversations.
Library
staff may require that people engaged in
cellphone conversations
move to the Lobby.
Abusive or offensive language is grounds for
immediate expulsion from the library.
No cell phones shall be used in Quiet areas,
including Meeting Room #2 upstairs and the Quiet Study area downstairs.
Cellphones shall not be used in the
restrooms or stairwells.
Refusal to comply with this
policy or its intent may result in
the offending party being required to leave the
library. Repeat offenders may lose
library privileges.
The library's phone is for
library business only. An exception may be made in emergency situations or to
allow a child to contact a parent / guardian.