The Charlevoix Public Library supports the entire community by providing resources, which will aid the pursuit of information and provide recreation and cultural enrichment through print, media, electronic resources, and planned programs. 

In accordance with our mission, we ask that all patrons comply with the following Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct

Library requests that all patrons:

• Speak in soft voices.
• Throw trash in proper receptacles.
• When using headphones, set the volume so others cannot hear it.
• Wear a shirt, shoes, and other proper attire.
• Turn cell phone ringers off, and hold phone conversations outside the library.
• Understand that the library staff is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
• Use one chair per person and no more than two heads per computer (unless there is adult supervision at the computer).
• Contain beverages in a bottle or cup with a lid or closure.
• Only eat foods purchased through the library vending machine.
• Comply with the library’s Internet and computer use policies.

We ask that all patrons refrain from:

• Loitering or smoking on library property.
• Sleeping for longer than 15 minutes.
• Rough housing on library property, including, but not limited to: pushing, throwing snowballs, and running.
• Using profanity or other abusive language on library property.
• Group conversations in the lobby or by the phone.
• Riding skateboards, scooters, blades, or other devices on library property.
• Solicitation.

The library reserves the right to:

• Limit group size based on available space and noise level of the group.
• Supervise people in any area of the library.
• Inspect any bags or backpacks.

Unattended Children

The Charlevoix Public Library wishes to provide an environment that is inviting, pleasant, and safe for all patrons. Children are encouraged to use and enjoy library facilities and services. Responsibility for children using the library rests with the parent or assigned caregiver. Children aged three and under must be within visual contact of the accompanying responsible adult when in the library. Children under the age of seven must be under the supervision of a responsible adult when in the library. Older children may use the library unattended for an amount of time appropriate to their age and maturity. Parents or guardians are responsible for making arrangements for their children to be picked up before the library closes. If a parent or guardian does not arrive to pick up the child at closing, the staff will attempt to contact the parents. The staff will stay up to 15 minutes after closing to supervise the child and then notify the police department.

Non-compliance

Any patron who is not complying with the stated code of conduct will be asked to read and sign this code of conduct. If a minor is not complying with the stated code of conduct, the minor will also be asked to have a parent signature on the code of conduct before returning to the library. If there is repeated non-compliance within six months of the first offense, the patron will be asked to leave the library for one month.

If a child is asked to leave for a violation of this policy, but has no transportation at the time, a parent or caregiver will be notified and the child will be supervised until parent or guardian has arrived. If a parent or guardian does not arrive to pick up the child and the library is closing, the staff will attempt to contact the parents. The staff will stay up to 15 minutes after closing to supervise the child, then notify the police department.

Name	Date
Signature
For under 18:
Parent Name	Parent Contact Phone
Parent Signature	Staff Signature