Behavior Policy

TOWN CODE, ARTICLE III

1.  Use of premises by public.

Library premises are available for the free use of all, provided that proper behavior is exhibited.  If the libraries are used for events, the Town Building Use Policy adopted 1/8/01 shall be put into effect.  Bulletin boards are to be used for public-service announcements.  Display cases are to be used for exhibits approved by the Librarian. [Amended 11/7/01]

     1.  Conduct of patrons.

Anyone creating a disturbance that disrupts the normal business of the library, or the rights of other patrons present will be asked to leave.  In the case of ongoing unacceptable behavior library privileges may be suspended.  Parents or custodial caregivers will be contacted if necessary to correct the problem.  If a disruption causes concern for the safety of any/all persons involved, the police will be contacted for assistance.  [Adopted 8/3/94]

     2.  Non-smoking

The Mason Library, 231 Main Street, Great Barrington and the Ramsdell Public Library, 1087 Main Street, Housatonic, are designated smoke-free workplaces.  Employees, patrons, and contractors are not to smoke within the confines of the buildings.  [Adopted 12/3/97]