For the comfort and safety of all library users and staff,
and for the protection of library property, everyone using Omaha Public Library
is required to follow these simple rules:
Be Kind
Respect one another, including library staff and other customers
Comply with any reasonable staff request
No abusive or obscene language
No fighting
Use cell phones in a manner that is not disruptive to others; set ringer
to vibrate and speak quietly
Be considerate of fellow library users; do not harass, intimidate or
disturb them
Be Responsible
No weapons
No smoking or using tobacco products, alcohol, or any illegal drugs
Do not deface, damage or destroy library materials or property
Check out all library materials before leaving the premises
Pay for all printing from library computers
Limit the number of people at a computer to no more than two
Use restroom facilities properly
Do not leave personal items unattended
All personal items fit under a chair and must not be left unattended
No tampering with or using computers in a manner that violates
Omaha Public Library’s usage policy
Leave library furniture where you find it
Leave animals at home
Registered Service Animals are allowed
Other animals are allowed only by permission of Library Manager
or Director
Use proper waste receptacles to dispose of trash
Appropriate
dress is required (shirt and shoes)
No sleeping
Eat
or drink in designated areas only
Use audio/video devices
with headphones
Maintain orderly and safe entry/exit at library
facilities by not loitering in high traffic areas, doorways, stairways
or entrances/exits
No roller skating or skateboarding on
library property
Maintain proper personal hygiene
No
soliciting, panhandling, or behavior that disturbs or intimidates
others
No excessive public displays of affection
Do
not leave children under the age of six unattended
Form 30-110 Rev.2/21/07
Approved by Library Board of Trustees
