Parnell Memorial Library Policies

To maintain an atmosphere appropriate for work, study, and enjoyment for all library users and staff, the following policy on behavior in the library and on the library property has been established.

1. Children who have not yet entered 6^th grade (age 10 and younger) must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult 16 years of age or older and may not be left unattended.
2. Noisy or disruptive behavior is prohibited.  Any verbal abuse or threatening gestures, whether toward staff or library users, will not be allowed.
3. Patrons should not interfere with another person’s use of the library or with the   library personnel’s performance of their duties.
4. To ensure library safety and security, all bags, briefcases, backpacks, bedrolls, containers, books, papers, and similar items are subject to inspection by library security.
5. Patrons must use library materials, furniture or equipment properly.  Any abuse or destruction of library property is prohibited.
6. Authorized entrances and exits must be used.
7. Library users are prohibited from non-public areas.
8. Library users must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts.
9. Cellular phones may be used outside only.  Please turn cell phone ringers to vibrate or silence while inside the building, and step outside the library to complete calls.
10. The playing of audio equipment so that others can hear it is prohibited.
11. Eating or drinking is allowed only in designated areas.
12. Service animals are the only animals allowed in the library.
13. NO weapons of any kind are permitted on library property.
14. Smoking, tobacco use, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed on library property.
15. Solicitation is prohibited at the library and on library premises.
16. Patrons must comply with the library’s evacuation/disaster procedures.
17. Anyone who steals or vandalizes library property may be prosecuted.
18. Roller-skating, roller-blading, and bicycle racing are not permitted in the library parking lot.
19. In case of a medical emergency, library staff will call 911, adhering to the procedures outlined in the Safety Manual of the City of Montevallo.

These rules are statements of existing policies as adopted by the Parnell Memorial Library Board.  Any violation of these rules could result in expulsion from the library.  Library employees have been authorized by the Board to enforce these rules.