The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining the rules of behavior necessary to protect the rights of individuals to use library materials and services, to protect the rights of library employees to conduct library business without interference, and to preserve library materials and facilities.

The Board of Trustees believes that library patrons have the right to use library materials and services without being disturbed or impeded by other library users; that library patrons and employees have the right to an environment that is safe, secure and comfortable; and that library patrons and employees have the right to materials and facilities that are accessible and in good condition.

The Hampton Falls Free Library welcomes patrons of all ages to use and enjoy the facilities, collections and programs offered by the library.

Behavior Guidelines for Library Users

1. Shirt and shoes must be work in the library
2. Food and beverages may only be brought into the library with the approval of the library staff.
3. Animals must be left outside of the building unless needed to assist a disabled person or part of a library-sponsored program.
4. Bicycles must be parked in the bike rack.
5. A parent or other adult who is responsible for the child should accompany all children nine years and younger.  Unattended children are a safety concern for all library users.
6. At the discretion of a responsible adult, a child age ten or older may be left unattended to read for pleasure, select materials, complete a homework assignment, or attend a program.  The child must know how to reach their adult in the case this need arises.
7. The parent/guardian is responsible for ensuring appropriate behavior of their children in the library.  Disruptive behavior, including running, shouting, pushing or other rowdy, rambunctious activities will not be permitted.  If the patron is a child, the parent/guardian is responsible to ensuring appropriate behavior of their children.  In the case of unaccompanied children, a parent/guardian will be called to pick up the offending children.
8. Young children accompanied by a parent or caregiver may sign up to use a computer for education and recreational purposes.  It is the responsibility of the parent or caregiver to ensure appropriate use of online terminals and other electronic resources by young children.  Pounding on keyboards and other potentially damaging activities are not permitted.

Adopted 1/6/2002
Revised 7/21/2008

Updated 5/25/2011