The Nassau County Public Library System strives to maintain all of its facilities in a peaceful, comfortable, and safe manner. Library patrons are encouraged to use the facilities for studying, browsing, working, and attending library sponsored programs. In order to implement this policy, the following Library Code of Patron Conduct has been adopted.

1. All library patrons will always conduct themselves in a manner which does not interfere with others, and is in keeping with library services and programs.
2. No loud, boisterous, abusive, harassing, or unsafe behavior will be tolerated.
3. No smoking, use of tobacco, eating, or drinking is permitted in library buildings.
4. No animals are permitted in the library except guide dogs.
5. No soliciting, campaigning, gambling, or proselytizing.
6. No destruction of library property will be tolerated.
7. No use of library telephones. Emergencies should be brought to the attention of the staff who may give permission for the call to be made. Pay phones are available at most facilities.
8. Bags, packages, cases and backpacks of all kinds brought into the library are subject to inspection upon leaving.
9. The Library is NOT responsible for loss or damage of personal belongings.

Disruptive Patrons
Disruptive library patrons or those who violate the Library Code of Conduct, regardless of age, shall be warned twice to cease the inappropriate behavior. At the third warning those who have violated the policy will be asked to leave the library facility.

Children

1. Children is defined as any minor under the age of 18 (FS 1.01)
2. Parents or Guardians, not library staff, are responsible for the behavior, safety, and well being of children using the library or left on library property.
3. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or caregiver at all times.
4. Parents, guardians, and caregivers are encouraged to attend all children's programs with their child.
5. Children of any age should never be left at the library for babysitting purposes.

Closing Time
At closing time, for unaccompanied children ages 14 and under, an attempt will be made by library staff to contact the child's home by phone. If no one is available to pick up the child within a reasonable time (no longer than 15 minutes after closing), staff will notify the local law enforcement agency, and will remain on-site with the child until law enforcement assumes responsibility.