HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1994, 01/24) - I-15 - Adopted, combining O-5 & I-15 into I-15I -15
USE OF THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Newport Beach Public library is open to all members of the general
public without restriction. Patrons may remain in the library as long as
necessary or appropriate to use the services, material or facilities for reading,
studying or obtaining information. However, patrons may be directed to leave
the library with or without advance warning, when their behavior disrupts other
patrons, interferes with staffs ability to perform their duties, threatens the safety
of patrons or staff, or is inconsistent with library purposes.
The following behavior is illustrative of conduct which, as a general rule,
will warrant a request for compliance prior to a direction to leave the facility:
1. Eating, drinking or smoking;
2. Creating unreasonably loud noise such as loud talking or operation of
radios or related equipment;
3. Wearing cleats, skates, rollerblades or other items that could damage the
facility;
4. Interference with another customers use of library facilities or staff s
ability to perform their duties;
5. Soliciting or collecting funds (except for staff s collection of overdue fines,
fees, proceeds of book sales, rentals, and library donations);
6. No bringing animals into the facility except as needed by persons with
disabilities.
The following behavior is illustrative of conduct which will warrant an
immediate order to leave the facility:
1. Any physical interference with patrons or staff;
2. Any illegal activity;
3. Any threatening or abusive language or gesture directed towards patrons
or staff;
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4. The lack of personal hygiene or use of perfume or fragrance which
produces odors that interferes with patrons use of library facilities or
materials or interferes with staffs ability to perform their duties;
5. The failure to comply with any warning or request to change or stop
conduct.
Adopted - January 24,1994
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