Salina Library Code of Conduct

Prohibited Behaviors or Activities:

Abusive, obscene or threatening language and/or behavior

Alcohol or illegal drugs

Animals, except service animals or library program animals

Bare feet or chest

Blocking aisles or exits

Exhibitionism, voyeurism or lewd behavior

Feet on furniture or walls

Food and beverages at computer tables

Gambling

Littering

Noise disturbing to others

Offensive bodily hygiene

Panhandling, petitioning, soliciting or selling merchandise

Rollerblading or skateboarding, inside and outside

Sexual harassment

Sleeping or lying down in the library

Smoking, vaping or use of tobacco products on library property

Spitting

Taking identifiable photographs or videos of library users without their permission

Theft of or damage to library, patron or staff property

Unattended children under eight years old or whose behavior requires supervision

Violation of the Internet policy, including display of obscene or pornographic materials

Violation of any federal, state, or county law

Weapon possession, including explosives, firearms, knives, or lookalike weapons

To ensure a safe and appropriate environment for the conduct of library business, please follow the Code of Conduct as established by the Salina Library Board of Trustees. Failure to comply with this Code or follow staff instructions will result in loss of library privileges up to and including removal from the premises and exclusion from the library for a period to be determined. A patron whose privileges have been denied may have the decision reviewed first by the Library Director and then by the Salina Library Board of Trustees. Federal, state, and/or local law enforcement agencies may be contacted when the violation involves criminal activity.

Approved: 11/20/2023