Behavior Rules for the Library

All library patrons will be expected to conform to the rules listed below.  Persons violating these rules may be instructed to leave the building by any of the library staff.  Failure to leave as instructed constitutes trespassing.

1.  Disorderly conduct is prohibited.

2.  Physical abuse, assault on another person, or the use of abusive, insulting, or threatening language to a person in the building shall be cause for the removal of the offending party or parties.

3.  Persons intoxicated from alcohol or other drugs will be advised to leave the premises.

4.  Improper acts which are subject to prosecution under criminal or civil codes of law are prohibited.

5.  Smoking, food or drink , and foul language is not permitted in the library.

6.  Service Animals are admitted.

7.     Children younger than 10 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  An effort will be made to contact the parents of unattended children.  Children who are causing a disturbance will be dealt with as the need arises. 

Anyone known to have violated any of the above rules or anyone known to have habitually violated the law may be excluded from the library as a matter of administrative policy.  The Bailey County Sheriff or the Muleshoe City Police will be contacted in severe instances.