Conduct Policy

In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to the appropriate use of Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) services and facilities, customers are required to comply with this policy while on MCPL property. MCPL property includes all buildings, entryways, sidewalks, parking lots, and surrounding grounds, unless otherwise noted. Children under the age of 6 must be supervised by someone over the age of 13.

The following actions are prohibited. Failure to comply with MCPL’s established rules and regulations may result in permanent expulsion from the property and/or in arrest and prosecution:

• Any behavior that is disruptive to MCPL customers or staff.
• Any other conduct that violates Federal, State, or local law, ordinance, regulation, or MCPL policy.
• Selling and soliciting for services, money, or items.
• Carrying weapons of any type.
• Theft or damage of library materials.
• Soliciting patrons to sign petitions or give patrons information on various viewpoints unless at least 25 feet away from MCPL entrances. (Solicitors may not approach patrons, but may display signs on cars or tables and make themselves available for inquiry outside the 25-foot limit.)
• Trespassing on MCPL property.
• Violation of the MCPL Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Policy
• Distributing unapproved printed materials/literature.
• Possessing, consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Smoking or other uses of tobacco in MCPL buildings or entryways.
• Consuming food unless associated with MCPL programs; or consuming beverages not in MCPL-approved containers.
• Sleeping and/or misusing or rearranging MCPL furniture.
• Not wearing shoes or shirt; or wearing clothing deemed offensive.
• Bringing animals into the MCPL buildings other than assistance animals.
• Leaving any person in need of transportation, including a child, at any MCPL facility after closing time in accordance with the MCPL closing procedures.
• Misuse of restrooms. No changing of clothes, shaving, or bathing is allowed.