Patron Conduct Policy
To make sure that everyone enjoys using the library, the following rules have been estableished and adopted by the Johnson City Library.
The Library Director and authorized staff and volunteers are responsible for enforcing patron conduct in the library and on the library premises. Anyone found to be interfering with another's use and enjoyment of the library will be asked to stop the behavior or activity. If the behavior continues, the staff will ask the individual to leave the library. Failure to leave will result in staff or volunteers calling the police for assistance.
To provide an enjoyable library experience for everyone, each person shall:
- Exhibit appropriate, controlled behavior with quiet voices.
- Treat library patrons, staff, and volunteers with respect.
- Be respectful of patrons' staff, and volunteers' work and do not attempt to engage them in unwanted discussion.
- Wear shirts and shoes in the library.
- Treat library property and the personal property of patrons and staff with respect.
- Not remove library property from the premises without permission.
- Not eat or drink in public areas, unless authorized by library personnel.
- Place briefcases, book-bags, musical instruments, etc. in designated areas.
- Not smoke in any area of the library. Use of tobacco products is prohibited.
- Refrain from using cell phones inside the library.

