Policy on Patron Conduct
Patrons not engaged in reading, studying, or using library materials may be asked to leave the building.
The following activities are not permitted in the library:
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Consuming food or beverages except as part of a library program
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Playing audio equipment so that others can hear
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Smoking (NJSA 26: 3D - 38 through 26: 3D - 45)
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Gambling, card or game playing of any type not authorized by Library
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Carrying a weapon
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Engaging in public indecency (NJSA 2C: 14 - 1 through 2C: 14 - 8)
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Using illegal drugs or alcohol (NJSA 2C: 2 - 8)
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Bringing animals, except those needed by patrons with a disability
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Misusing the facilities, i.e., using restrooms as a laundry or the floor for sleeping
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Talking loudly, using offensive language, making noise or engaging in other disruptive
behavior (NJSA 2C: 33 - 2), staring at another person with the intent to annoy that person, by following another person about the building with the intent to annoy that person, or by behaving in a manner which reasonably can be expected to disturb another person.
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Interfering with another person's use of the library or with the staff s performance of their duties
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Leaving a child under the age of twelve unattended in the library without adult supervision (NJSA 9:6 - 1)
Patrons are expected to adhere to the following rules or they may be required to leave the building:
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Shoes and shirts must be worn.
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Bodily hygiene and/or attire, which are offensive so as to constitute a nuisance to other
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persons, are unacceptable.
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Patrons must stay within the areas designated for library users.
Library privileges may be limited for the following reasons:
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Damaging property
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Stealing materials (NJSA 2C: 20-12 through 2C: 20-15)
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Threatening or physically harming staff or patrons
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Misusing facilities
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Disruptive conduct
