Service Policy

The Library Environment

The Emma Goldman Memorial Library does not permit behavior incompatible with the use of the Library by its patrons or staff. The Library prohibits the following conduct on its premises. Behaviors not permitted include, but are not limited to:

• Creating excessive noise, or using radios or other devices without earphones or loud enough to disturb others.
• Using cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices that ring or generate other audible sounds in designated library quiet areas.
• Any hostile or rowdy behavior, including but not limited to fighting, threatening, intimidating, or abusing library staff or patrons with words or actions.
• Sexual harassment.
• Leaving children below the age of 14 unattended in the library. A responsible adult must accompany children below the age of 14. The Library is not responsible for the safety of children left unattended in any part of the library.
• Posing a sanitary or health risk to others, including but not limited to offensive hygiene.