LIBRARY RULES

 To insure a safe and appropriate environment for the conduct of library business by both library users and staff, the following rules governing use of the library and its facilities are established by the Livonia Public Library Board of Trustees, under authority granted by New York State Education Law, and shall be enforced:

No Abusive, Obscene or Threatening , or Annoying Language and/or  Behavior

 No Alcohol, or Illegal Drugs

 No Animals, Except Those Assisting Disabled Persons

 No Uncovered Upper Torso or  Bare Feet

 No Offensive Personal Hygiene Which Will Constitute a Nuisance to  Others

 No Activity Unrelated to Use of a Public Library While in Building

 No Exhibitionism, Voyeurism or Lewd Behavior

 No Feet on Furniture or Walls

 No Food or Beverages

 No Gambling

 No Noise Disturbing to Others

 No Sexual Harassment

 No Sleeping

 No Smoking

 No Soliciting or Panhandling

 No Damage or Theft of Library and/or Patron Property

 No Weapons

 Failure to observe the rules governing use of the library and its facilities will result in expulsion from the library of the individual involved.  Said individual may be denied access to the library for a period of time to be determined under the guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.  Where applicable, charges under civil and criminal law will be filed.