I.	PURPOSE

The Library strives to provide a secure and comfortable environment for all Library users 
and employees. 

II.	SCOPE
	
	This policy applies to all visitors to any of the Naperville Public Library facilities and their 
    surrounding properties.

III.	PROVISIONS

	A.	Illinois law (75 ILCS 5/1-0.1 et seq) confers on the Board of Library Trustees
    the authority to: 1) adopt rules and regulations for use of the Library building and     	
	grounds; 2) suspend or revoke library privileges; 3) prohibit entry onto library 		
	property. 
        
	B.	In the case of minor disruptions, the violating person will receive one warning.  At the 
		second offense, the person must leave the building for the rest of the day.  If the 
person refuses to leave the premises, the police may be called. Examples of minor 
disruptions include, but are not limited to:

		1.	Talking, using cell phones, or playing personal audio devices loud enough to 
    disturb others. 
		2.	Relocating or inappropriately using Library property including furniture, 
    computers, and accessories.
		3.	Having uncovered beverages in the Library buildings.
4.	Eating in the Library buildings, except in the lobbies and designated vending areas.  
		5.	Being in the Library buildings without shirts and/or shoes.
		6.	Prolonged or chronic sleeping on Library premises.
7.	Using wheeled devices (including bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, or shoes) in 
or on Library property for recreational rather than transportational purposes. 
		8.	Smoking within thirty feet of entrances and exits.
		9.	Bringing animals other than service/therapy animals into the Library buildings or 
			leaving animals unattended on Library property.
		10.	Impeding access to any area of the Library, including entrances and exits, as well as  
    parking in reserved parking spots, fire lanes, or other No Parking areas.
		11.	Campaigning, petitioning, proselytizing or soliciting for any cause inside the 	
			Library buildings. 
12.	Entering non-public areas unless accompanied by a Library staff member or 
through prior arrangement with Library management.
13.	Leaving children under the age of eight unattended or without adult supervision. 
(See Policy No. 311)
		14.	Misusing restrooms.
		15.	Leaving personal belongings unattended on Library property. (The Library is not 
			responsible for belongings that are left unattended and these items may be removed
    or relocated at the discretion of Library staff.)

	C.	In case of major disturbances, the offender may be ordered to leave the 	building 		
		immediately.  Police may be called to assist Library staff with major offenses. 		
		Examples of major disturbances include, but are not limited to:

		1.	Fighting (pretend or real).
		2.	Theft.
		3.	Vandalism.
		4.    Harassing or threatening Library users and/or employees.
		5.	Destruction or misuse of any Library property or structure.
		6.	Being under the influence or in possession of alcohol or any illegal 
    substance.  
7.	Possession of firearms, weapons, look-alike weapons or other harmful 
    substances. 
		8.	Disorderly conduct, including use of profanity.
		9.	Public indecency.
		10.	Refusing to vacate the building at closing, during emergency drills or 			
			emergency evacuations.
		11.	Illegal activities on the Internet; viewing obscene material or viewing 			
			sexually explicit material resulting in complaints from other patrons or staff; 	
			or any activities intended to disrupt network services or equipment.  (See Policy 
    255.)
		12.	Leaving children under age 14 unattended for longer than 15 minutes after 		
			closing.
		13.	Refusing to comply with directions/instructions given by Library staff.
		14.  Any other unlawful conduct. 

D.    In cases not specified above, the person in charge will decide appropriate 
actions to be taken to ensure that the Library environment is secure and comfortable for 
all Library users and employees.  

	E.    Repeated violations of other Library policies may result in the offender being asked to 
    leave the premises or being banned from the Library by the Library Manager.
    

IV.	ADMINISTRATION

	Enforcement of these rules will be conducted in a fair and reasonable manner.  
Offenders will be asked to cease the prohibited behavior.  Offenders may be asked to 
produce identification, including their library card, may be photographed, and may be 
asked to leave the premises by the monitor or the person in charge of the building, or 
may be banned from the Library by the Library Manager in accordance with the 
severity of the offense.  

	A.	Generally, with the exception of unlawful conduct or major disturbances, one 		
		warning will be given followed by a request to leave the premises. 
	B.	Subsequent offenses, unlawful conduct, or major disturbances may result in 			
		revocation of Library privileges for a period of one month to one year or longer, 		
		depending on the severity of the offense.
    C.   Offenders refusing to provide identification or giving false information may be asked 
    to leave the premises or may be banned from the Library by the Library Manager.
D.	A person responsible for any disturbance resulting in damage to or destruction of 
Library property will have his/her Library privileges revoked immediately by the 
Library Manager. The offender’s Library privileges will continue to be revoked until 
such time as restitution is made for the full cost of the damage or destruction.
E.	Library materials shall be properly checked out before removal from the premises. 
Library users may be asked to provide proof of checkout and/or open briefcases, bags, 
purses, packs, empty pockets, etc. for inspection upon exiting the building.
F.	If Library privileges are revoked by the Library Manager, the Executive Director or 
designee shall inform the Board of Library Trustees of the matter before the next 
regular meeting of the Board.
	G.	Anyone whose Library privileges have been revoked by a Library Manager 			
		may appeal the decision in writing to the Executive Director.  The decision of the 	
		Executive Director will be final. 
H.	Violators may request a copy of the policy at the time a warning is issued and will be 
advised of the next course of action to be taken by the Library if the unacceptable 
behavior continues. 
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY                                                                Policy No. 310

SUBJECT:  GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT



Approved: 11/08/88; Approved: 05/18/94;  Approved; 12/16/92.  Approved; 07/12/02; Approved: 
02/05/03;  Approved: 09/15/04;  Approved: 09/20/06;  Approved: 01/17/07; Approved:  9/17/08; 
Approved: 1/19/11; Approved: 2/20/13.
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