About the Library

Patron Rules of Conduct

1. Please keep your conversation limited and quiet. We try to keep the library quiet enough for patrons to concentrate on their work. Cell phones should be silenced or turned off when entering the library. If it is necessary to answer or make an outgoing call, please use one of our 2 outer lobbies.

2. Young children must be closely supervised at all times by a parent or guardian. Please do not allow children to run in the library or climb on shelves.

3. Students may study together only if no other patron is disturbed. Staff will make the determination of a disturbance.

4. Loitering in and around the library will not be permitted.

5. Users of computer equipment must respect the rights of others, the integrity of the system, and show responsibility in the use of all equipment.

6. Patrons will be billed for damages and defacement to the library building, furniture, computer equipment and/or peripherals on the floor, or any other library materials. There is to be no cutting of magazines and newspapers. This includes the cutting out of coupons.

7. The staff has the right to restrict the use of personal electronic devices.

8. A bicycle rack is provided outside the building; bicycles may not be parked in the lobby.

9. Dogs to assist the handicapped are the only animals permitted in the library.

10. No smoking is allowed in the building.

11. Food or beverages with the exception of bottled water may not be consumed in the library.

12. The staff reserves the right to inspect all parcels.

13. Upon signing your library card or the parent authorization card for a minor, you agree to abide by the rules of the Henrietta Public Library.

THE STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE A PATRON TO LEAVE THE LIBRARY WHEN THE PATRON RULES OF CONDUCT ARE NOT FOLLOWED OR WHEN OTHER DISTURBANCES CAUSED BY A PATRON HARASS A STAFF PERSON OR ANY OTHER PERSON.

Reviewed July 2007