Patron Responsibilities & Conduct Policy

The rights of an individual to use TDL should not be abridged or denied because of origin, age, background, or views.  To guarantee these rights for all persons, no library patron shall engage in behaviors prohibited by the following rules of the Board.
No person shall:
•    commit criminal activity. All criminal activity on Library property will be reported to law enforcement, and charges will be pursued when applicable.
•    make commercial solicitations.
•    remove unauthorized library materials or equipment.
•    engage in conversations or noise level above typical conversation volume or voice level 2.
•    remain in the building after its regular closing hours unless for an authorized library program.
•    enter or remain in TDL without shirt and/or shoes.
•    sleep in TDL for an extended period of time (more than 10 minutes).
•    possess a firearm, knife or other weapon which is also prohibited in a public place. The weapon must be removed immediately (except those authorized by law).
•    use a bicycle, roller skates or skateboard in TDL. Bicycles may not be brought into TDL building.
•    bring an animal into TDL, except for leader and companion animals as defined by law.
•    smoke, vape, and/or use tobacco in the TDL building.
•    carry or consume alcohol on TDL property. 
•    have disruptive behavior on Library premises. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to: harassment of patrons or staff; unauthorized photography or video recording; threats, intimidation, or physical violence such as hitting; or any other behavior that can reasonably be expected to disturb or interfere with the use of the Library by patrons or the performance of duties by staff.
•    be allowed in non-public areas without prior arrangement from Director or designee.
Persons who violate any above policy shall be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the Director or designee.