San Mateo County Library Behavior Standards

The library’s purpose is to provide information services and educational, informational, and recreational materials to the public. Behaviors which disrupt this service are grounds for immediate action by staff which may include requesting persons to leave the library, barring future admission or calling the police.

When visiting the library, please refrain from disruptive behaviors, such as:

	Talking loudly or making excessive noise
	Harassment of any kind
	Vandalism/misuse of furniture, equipment or materials
	Bringing food or drink into the library*
	Leaving young children unattended and assuming staff are responsible for children
	Blocking entrances or exits
	Soliciting or panhandling
	Bringing bikes inside
	Using roller blades/skateboards on library property
	Excessive use of cellular phones

Staff is not responsible for personal belongings.
No animals, except guide/assistive dogs.

Thank you for your help in making the library a quiet, comfortable place for all library users.

*Individual communities may create their own facility policy with regard to food and drink. If you are unsure whether your branch allows eating in the library, please check with library staff.