Patron Code of Conduct
To allow patrons of the Minoa Free Library to enjoy its facilities to the fullest extent, the Board of Trustees has adopted the following rule and regulations. These rules apply to both interaction between patrons themselves and between patrons and staff.
* Patrons shall demonstrate respect for the facility, the staff, and other patrons at all times.
* Patrons shall not disturb others by engaging in disruptive activity.
* Patrons shall not use offensive or abusive language or engage in offensive or abusive behavior.
* Patrons shall not harass others by staring at or following another person around the library.
* Patrons shall not disturb others by playing audio equipment so that others can hear it, by singing or talking loudly to others or in monologue. Cell phone use should be kept to a minimum inside the library.
* Patrons shall not smoke or use tobacco or tobacco products on library property.
* Patrons shall not consume food or beverages in the library except in areas and at times specifically
designated by the library staff.
* Patrons shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
* Carrying weapons of any type is prohibited.
* Patrons shall not engage in any illegal activity on library premises.
* Patrons shall not deface or mar library materials nor shall patrons deface, mar, or in any way destroy or
damage library furnishings, walls, equipment, or other library property.
* Patrons using computers must comply with the Minoa Free Library Computer Use Policy.
* During a pandemic patrons may be asked to wear masks/facial coverings while in the library. If a patron
refuses to wear a mask, they may be asked to leave. If they refuse to leave or don a mask, authorities
may be contacted to remove them from the premises.
* Young children are the responsibility of their parents or caregivers and may not be left unattended in the
library. Children under 8 years old or children whose behavior requires supervision must be with their
parent or caregiver at all times. Children whose behavior becomes disruptive to other patrons will not be
permitted to attend programs.
* Patrons shall not rearrange or disarrange library furnishings or materials.
* Patrons must be wearing shoes or equivalent foot covering and a shirt at all times within the library.
* Solicitation of funds, distribution of literature or promotional material, or sale of goods is forbidden by any
person or agency other than the library except by permission of the Director.
* Patrons shall check out with a valid library card all materials or equipment removed from the library.
Patrons will not be allowed to borrow materials if they have $10.00 or more in fees/fines on their account.
*Any Patron who violates these rules and regulations may be required to leave the library premises and be
denied the privilege of access to the library by the Director.
Rules governing the Minoa Free Library are established by the Board of Trustees under the authority granted by New York State Education Law, Article 5, Section 262. Updated August 2023
* Patrons shall demonstrate respect for the facility, the staff, and other patrons at all times.
* Patrons shall not disturb others by engaging in disruptive activity.
* Patrons shall not use offensive or abusive language or engage in offensive or abusive behavior.
* Patrons shall not harass others by staring at or following another person around the library.
* Patrons shall not disturb others by playing audio equipment so that others can hear it, by singing or talking loudly to others or in monologue. Cell phone use should be kept to a minimum inside the library.
* Patrons shall not smoke or use tobacco or tobacco products on library property.
* Patrons shall not consume food or beverages in the library except in areas and at times specifically
designated by the library staff.
* Patrons shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
* Carrying weapons of any type is prohibited.
* Patrons shall not engage in any illegal activity on library premises.
* Patrons shall not deface or mar library materials nor shall patrons deface, mar, or in any way destroy or
damage library furnishings, walls, equipment, or other library property.
* Patrons using computers must comply with the Minoa Free Library Computer Use Policy.
* During a pandemic patrons may be asked to wear masks/facial coverings while in the library. If a patron
refuses to wear a mask, they may be asked to leave. If they refuse to leave or don a mask, authorities
may be contacted to remove them from the premises.
* Young children are the responsibility of their parents or caregivers and may not be left unattended in the
library. Children under 8 years old or children whose behavior requires supervision must be with their
parent or caregiver at all times. Children whose behavior becomes disruptive to other patrons will not be
permitted to attend programs.
* Patrons shall not rearrange or disarrange library furnishings or materials.
* Patrons must be wearing shoes or equivalent foot covering and a shirt at all times within the library.
* Solicitation of funds, distribution of literature or promotional material, or sale of goods is forbidden by any
person or agency other than the library except by permission of the Director.
* Patrons shall check out with a valid library card all materials or equipment removed from the library.
Patrons will not be allowed to borrow materials if they have $10.00 or more in fees/fines on their account.
*Any Patron who violates these rules and regulations may be required to leave the library premises and be
denied the privilege of access to the library by the Director.
Rules governing the Minoa Free Library are established by the Board of Trustees under the authority granted by New York State Education Law, Article 5, Section 262. Updated August 2023