Code of Conduct

Behaviour Expected in the Library

Everyone is welcome at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

The Library is dedicated to providing an accessible, inclusive, comfortable and welcoming place for all members of the public to meet and interact. These rules are to ensure the comfort and safety of all persons who use the facilities of this library system. Staff make every effort to apply these rules in a fair and dignified manner.

• Behaviour that interferes with the ability of others to enjoy, use, or work in the library is not permitted.
• Behaviour that is disruptive, abusive, insulting, harassing or threatening to Library users or staff is not permitted. Anyone who is seen as a threat to the safety or enjoyment of the Library facilities will be
• asked to leave and charges may be laid.
• Children requiring supervision must not be left unattended on Library premises. Library staff cannot care for, or take responsibility for, children left unattended in the Library, and are obligated by the Ontario Child and Family Services Act to call the Police or Children's Aid Society if a child is in need of protection. (See Unattended and Disruptive Children Policy.)
• Members of the public may only use authorized entrances and exits and are not allowed in "Staff Only" areas and cannot use "Staff Only" desks or equipment without permission.
• Weapons are not permitted on Library property.
• Unauthorized consumption of alcohol is not permitted on Library property.
• Use of illegal drugs is not permitted on Library property.
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Library including within 9 metres of any entrance or exit.
• Unauthorized use, damage, vandalism or theft of Library materials, equipment and property is not permitted and may be subject to prosecution.
• Interfering with the designated use of computers and networks is not permitted and may be subject to prosecution.
• Canvassing, soliciting or unauthorized distributing or posting of materials is not permitted on Library property. (See Bulletin Board Policy.)
• Photographing, filming or video recording is permitted only when authorized by Library staff.
• Animals are not permitted in Library buildings, except in authorized programs or when needed to assist a person with a disability.
• Members of the public must wear shoes. Use of sports equipment (including roller blades, skateboards and scooters) is not permitted on Library property.
• The Library reserves the right to inspect the contents of any packages, bags, books or papers.
• The Library is not responsible for personal items left unattended.
• Loitering, including sleeping, is not permitted on Library property before, during, or after the hours of public service.
• Patrons who breach Library rules or who engage in illegal behaviour shall have their Library privileges suspended. Patrons who have had their Library privileges suspended shall not have access to Library

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