Welcome to the Eckhart Public Library. Our goal is to offer the best service possible to library patrons and visitors in an inviting environment. You can help us achieve this by following these rules:

Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent/adult when in the Children’s Department. Parent/adult caregivers should not leave young children unattended while using other areas of the library, unless that child is participating in a supervised, scheduled program such as a story time or an after school special. Please review our Children’s policy for additional information.

The following are not permitted on library property:
Loitering
No loud, abusive, or obscene language
Gambling
Any form of sexual misconduct, including exposure, offensive touching or sexual harassment of other patrons or staff Eating or drinking (other than in designated meeting rooms)
Unauthorized animals
No use of tobacco products
Horseplay, running, fighting, or playing
Sleeping
No bicycles, scooters, skates, or roller blades. All bicycles should be parked in the bike racks while owners are using the library facilities.
Any behavior that presents an eminent danger to the life or safety of others.
Possession of controlled substance
Playing on the elevator
Begging, solicitation, or sales
Any illegal behavior
Disruptive conduct
Weapons
Entering or exiting from unauthorized doors
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted on the library property.

Theft, damage, or destruction of library property is a crime and will be prosecuted.

Shirts and shoes are required while on library property.

Inappropriate behavior, which disrupts other library users or staff, is not permitted.

Any person who poses a health or sanitary risk or a nuisance to other persons, causes damage to library property, or does not cooperate with library staff when asked to follow library policy will be requested to leave the premises.

In the event that a patron violates any of these rules, a staff member will tell the individual that his/her behavior violates the Patron Code of Conduct, and that it must stop. If the individual continues the behavior, he/she will be asked to leave the library. If the patron refuses, the police will be called to remove the patron from the premises.

A patron may be banned from the library for a specific amount of time. In some cases, a violation of the conduct rules may result in legal prosecution.

With everyone’s cooperation to the above policy, the library will continue to be a pleasant environment for our patrons and visitors.

The Board of Trustees of the Eckhart Public Library reserves the right to change this policy without notice.