The Lunenburg Public Library Board of Trustees is tasked with the responsibility of keeping the Library facility a clean, comfortable, and safe place. To ensure the Library provides access for selecting materials, reading, researching, studying, writing, and attending Library or community sponsored programs and meetings, the Library Trustees establish this policy to protect the rights and safety of Library patrons, volunteers and staff, and to preserve and protect the Library’s materials, equipment, facilities and grounds. The Board of Trustees has the authority under state law to establish reasonable rules regarding the Library and to exclude any person who violates those rules.
Any behavior that interferes with acceptable Library activities is prohibited. Individuals or groups who fail to observe the policy may be asked to leave the Library and its grounds. The Library staff reserves the right to address behavioral issues in a fair and reasonable manner. Library staff will intervene to stop prohibited activities and behaviors and seek police assistance if a conduct violation warrants such action.
Please be aware that all bags and other articles are subject to inspection. The Library reserves the right to limit the size and number of items brought into the Library.
The Children’s Room is reserved for use by children, their parents and their guardians. The Story/Craft Room can be used for other functions or programs. (See Meeting Room Use Policy)
The Teen Room, and the equipment therein, is reserved for use by teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Use of this room may be arranged pending approval by the Library Director.
Prohibited behavior on Library property include but are not limited to the following:
- engaging in any activity in violation of Federal, State, local or other applicable law or Library policies
- using, possessing, selling, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
- smoking or chewing tobacco products, or using e-cigarettes or vapes
- threatening or harassing other patrons, volunteers, or staff either verbally, physically, or via electronic communication
- The abuse, deliberate destruction, improper use, or theft of Library furniture, equipment, materials, or the personal property of patrons or staff members.
- trespassing in nonpublic areas, being in the Library without permission of an authorized Library employee before or after Library operating hours, or camping
- fighting or challenging to fight, running, pushing, shoving, or throwing things
- creating disruptive noises such as loud talking, screaming, or banging on the computer keyboards
- using audible devices without headphones, or with headphones set at a volume that disturbs others
- using cell phones, pagers, and other communication devices in a manner that disturbs others; cell phone and pager audible ringers must be turned off
- littering, not cleaning up after your use of a Library space
- entering the Library barefooted, or without a shirt
- eating and/or drinking, except in designated areas or at authorized events
- cleats within the library
- pan-handling, soliciting, or loitering
- gambling and group activities which are disruptive to the Library environment
- neglecting to provide proper supervision of children (See Child Safety Policy)
- bringing pets or animals, other than service animals into the Library, except as authorized by the Director, or those used during library events
- Using bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, or similar recreational equipment on Library property
- Leaving packages, backpacks, luggage, or any other personal items unattended. The Library is neither responsible nor liable for lost or misplaced items.
Revised and approved by the Board of Trustees on May 21, 2026