The Fountaindale Public Library welcomes all individuals to use resources made available to the community. In order to provide a safe, comfortable experience for everyone in the library the following forms of conduct are not permitted and are representative of actions that may result in the loss of library privileges:

• Disruptive behavior, such as creating loud noises, loud talking, screaming, or running.
• Damaging or defacing Library property.
• Entering the Library barefoot or without a shirt or removing one's footwear or shirt while in the Library.
• Lying down or appearing to be sleeping in the Library; having feet on furniture; or blocking aisles, exits or entrances.
• Bringing pets or animals, other than service animals necessary for disabilities.
• Gambling.
• 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.
• Assault, fighting, or challenging to fight.
• Carrying or displaying any unauthorized weapon, simulated or real on Library property.
• Use of alcohol or illegal substances.
• Use of tobacco products within 15 feet of Library property according to IL law.
• Distributing literature, gathering signatures, soliciting contributions or conducting surveys inside the library or on library grounds without Library authorization.
• Using abusive language, verbally or physically harassing or threatening other patrons or staff, including stalking, staring, or lurking.
• Theft.
• Trespassing in nonpublic areas.
• Remaining on Library property once excluded.

Anyone violating the regulations of the Fountaindale Public Library District may, at the discretion of a librarian, or her/his designee, be asked to leave the premises. In these cases the librarian shall fill out an incident form. Staff will notify the Police Department if an individual fails to heed staff requests. In case of severe or repeated violations of the regulations of the Fountaindale Public Library District, the staff may recommend to the director to suspend library privileges for up to six months. Further action, if necessary, can be taken by the director. Written notification shall be made whenever actions concerning severe or repeated violations occur.

Revisions approved  by Library Board June 17, 2010