Code of Conduct

Thank you for following these guidelines to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for our visitors and staff.

Unacceptable behavior includes behavior that interferes with the use of the Library by other patrons, creates a risk of injury to visitors or staff, interferes with the work of library staff or creates a risk of damage to library property. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Loud cell phone conversations. Phone conversations are allowed only in designated areas.
• Smoking or vaping within 25 feet of the building.
• Damaging, defacing or theft of library property or materials.
• Eating or drinking near library computers.
• Disruptive or abusive behavior or language.
• Possession of weapons of any kind.
• Sale or use of drugs.
• Possession or use of alcohol, except at authorized library functions.
• Sleeping.
• Bathing in restrooms.
• Improper use of library computers. Please use computers in a manner consistent with The Ferguson Library Internet Use agreement.
• Soliciting in or around the building.
• Unaccompanied children. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by parent or other responsible caregiver over age 12. See our policy on Behavior and Supervision of Children.
• Any conduct which interferes with the ability of others to use the Library.

Violation of these rules may result in suspension of your library privileges.