Library Use Guidelines/Patron Code of Conduct
The Stamford Library provides access to all through its collections, programs, facilities, and resources. We strive to serve our patrons effectively by providing a welcoming and safe environment. We ask that visitors help us to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and community engagement by following our Library Use Guidelines/Patron Code of Conduct.
While using the library, please do not:
- Leave a vulnerable adult or a child under the age of 11 unattended.
- Solicit, panhandle or loiter.
- Take photographs or videos of library users without their permission.
- Enter the library if you have neglected your bodily hygiene.
- Enter the library without shoes or appropriate attire.
- Distribute leaflets or post notices without permission from Stamford Library management.
- Bring in animals other than service animals.
- Enter non-public or staff-only areas.
- Use another person’s library card number without that person’s permission.
- Block aisles, shelves or any thoroughfare with personal items, or leave items unattended at any time.
- Sleep, eat or drink (except for covered beverages).
The following are illegal and are not permissible in the library:
- Bringing weapons of any kind into the library.
- Harassing library users or staff (physical, sexual, verbal or stalking).
- Selling, soliciting or using illegal drugs on library premises.
- Smoking, including the use of electronic and smoke-free cigarettes, inside or within 15 feet of library entrance.
- Vandalizing library facilities, equipment or materials.
- Removing library materials from the building without checking them out.
- Engaging in sexual conduct or lewd behavior.
We ask patrons to follow all Stamford Library policies and guidelines or abide by any reasonable request from staff to refrain from disorderly or disruptive behavior. Violations of policies or guidelines may result in removal from the facility and/or suspension of library privileges. Illegal activity may result in expulsion from all library facilities, suspension of library privileges, and whereby federal, state or local laws apply, may result in arrest.