Lobby Table Policy
Fountaindale Public Library District provides a table in the lobby to serve the needs of the library and the Fountaindale community. The Library provides a lobby table as a limited public forum to support its informational, educational and recreational mission. The Library provides a lobby table for the exclusive use of other units of government – local, state, and federal. Use of the lobby table is governed by the policy established by the Library Board of Trustees and any applicable rules or regulations adopted by the Library. The Executive Director as the executor of the policy for the Board of Trustees may exercise reasonable discretion in determining what use is in the best interest of the Library and is authorized to act accordingly, including limiting use of the lobby table when activities at the lobby table interfere with library operations, adversely affect public safety, or cause public disturbances. The Board of Trustees may modify, amend or supplement this policy as it deems necessary and appropriate.
At its discretion, the Board of Trustees may exempt itself or any other unit of government from the restrictions and requirements of this policy and any applicable rules and regulations regarding use of the lobby table.
Limits of Use
Units of Government, including current elected officials or their representatives, may use a lobby table to provide information and/or constituent services.
The lobby table may not be used for campaigning.
Only one table is permitted at a time in the lobby.
The name of the unit of government or elected official must be displayed on the table.
A representative must be at the lobby table during the time requested and/or responsible for maintaining its appearance.
The lobby table will be in an area of the lobby determined by Library staff.
Permission to use the lobby table does not constitute in any way an endorsement by the library of a unit of government or an elected official’s activities or viewpoints.
Requesting a Lobby Table
Units of government or elected officials wishing to have a lobby table must contact the Executive Director or the Deputy Director.
Damages and Liability
The Library is not responsible for possessions left on the lobby table or in the lobby.
Appeal and Review
The Board of Trustees of Fountaindale Public Library District will review the Lobby Table Policy and regulations periodically and reserves the right to amend them at any time. The Board authorizes the Executive Director to waive regulations under appropriate circumstances. The Executive Director is the chief person empowered to make decisions regarding the availability and use of the lobby table. The Executive Director may delegate authority to approve lobby table applications.
Any appeals for changes or exceptions to any portion of the Lobby Table Policy will be considered. An individual or organization wishing to file an appeal shall submit it to the Executive Director in writing. The Executive Director will respond in writing.