Code of Conduct
Library users shall obey the laws and ordinances of the United States, the State of Oregon, and the City of Veneta. Malicious destruction or vandalism of library property and/or grounds shall be prosecuted. Weapons are not allowed in the library or on library grounds. Persons not engaged in normal library activities may be asked to leave the building.
While in the library, please do:
Ask for help when you need it.
Let us know if the library does not have the item or service you want.
Wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts.
Keep your conversations (with people in the library and on the phone) at a volume that does not disturb others.
Use headphones when using personal electronic devices.
Consume food or beverages only in the Konnie Room (beverages in covered containers are permissible throughout the library).
Ensure that your children 10 years and under are attended by an adult.
Be courteous to other patrons and to staff.
While in the library or on library grounds, please do not:
Use the speakerphone or videochat functions on your phone or personal computer.
Destroy, deface, or abuse library property.
Be disruptive, disorderly, or harass other patrons and/or staff.
Smoke or use tobacco products or electronic (or their equivalent) cigarettes.
Be under the influence of or consume alcohol or other intoxicants.
Sleep or loiter.
Bring animals (other than service animals or those involved in library programs) into the library or leave animals unattended on library property.
Bring into the library anything which creates an obstacle or takes up seating.
Use skateboards, skates, rollerblades, or bicycles on library property.
Run.
Engage in sexual conduct as defined in ORS 167.060
Disturb other library patrons or staff through extremely poor personal hygiene.
Conduct surveys, post or distribute printed material, or engage in filming, video recording, or audio recording without library approval.
Panhandle or solicit for sales, charity, religious, or political purposes.
Persons who commit prohibited acts may be excluded from the library or subject to arrest and prosecution.
