Patron Behavior and Library Usage Policy
Adopted by the Duncan Public Library Board September 22, 1992

The Duncan Public Library adheres to the "Library Bill of Rights" and maintains that all patrons, regardless or origin, age, background or views, are free to study, read, and utilize library materials without the fear of harassment, intimidation, physical threats, or undue distractions. In order to protect these rights of the patrons, the following activities will be strictly prohibited in the library.

• Smoking
• Eating, Chewing Gum or Drinking
• Loud Talking
• Disrupting Other Patrons in Any Manner
• Loitering or Soliciting
• Pets (with the exception of seeing-eye dogs)
• Damaging Library Materials or Property

Any patron who violates the Library's rules may be expelled from the premises for 24 hours by the Library staff.

The Library staff may contact the Duncan Police if deemed advisable.

On the recommendation of the Library Director, the Duncan Library Board may deny any patron access to the Library for violating Library rules. The patron has the right to speak with the Board concerning their decision.