Meeting room users will agree that:

• No admission or other fees may be charged to individuals attending meetings or programs; no donations may be required; no fundraising may take place; no products or services may be advertised, solicited or sold except for tuition or fees for classes sponsored by governmental agencies, educational institutions or non-profit agencies for group educational or operational purposes. “Solicitation” is any act or attempt to advertise, market, or sell any product or service; to seek membership in any organization; or to obtain a donation/contribution. Groups may be required to show proof of non-profit status (501-C3, 501-C4). Public property, such as Library buildings, facilities, parking lots, grounds, and other real property, is held in trust for the public. It is to be used for governmental and public purposes and governmental property is not to be used for private gain.
• Users of Library Meeting Rooms shall not use the Library as the site of their business operation or as their official address.
• The Library will not store any equipment or supplies belonging to groups or individuals using the facilities.
• Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any area of the Library.
• Users of Library Meeting Rooms must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations – such as hiring an interpreter or providing auxiliary aids required under the Americans with Disabilities Act when requested by the public at an open meeting.
• Nothing may be affixed to any surfaces of the Library, specifically with the aid of tape or another adhesive material. A fine will be charged and User agrees to pay for any special maintenance required and damages done to Library premises as a result of the meeting.
• Light refreshments may be served upon approval of Library staff and must remain in the meeting area. Food and beverages are not allowed in any computer lab. Leftover food and beverages must be discarded or removed from the facility by the User. A $25 fee may be charged to the User if User does not clean up the Meeting Room facilities prior to leaving.
• No candles, glitter, birdseed, confetti, rice, or balloons may be used inside Library buildings.
• Users may not rearrange Library furniture or move tables, chairs, or other furniture to or from other parts of the building.
• The User is responsible for the supervision of all children who may accompany its members. Children should remain with the User or be supervised by an adult who must remain with them.
• Library staff will not take or deliver messages for meeting participants.
• Users will inform Library staff when the meeting has ended, and state the number of people who attended.

The Library assumes no responsibility for private property brought into the building.

Use of the Library’s meeting rooms does not constitute Library endorsement of viewpoints expressed by participants in the program. Advertisements or announcements implying such endorsement are not permitted. The Library logo may not be used.

The contact person for each User is responsible for ensuring that each member of his or her group is aware of and abides by these regulations.