Policy Manual

The Poudre River Public Library District is dedicated to protecting the rights and safety of Library patrons, volunteers and staff. The District recognizes the need to maintain an environment free from harassment, intimidation, threats to safety and well-being, and in which library resources and facilities are protected from damage.

Our libraries are spaces for reading, studying, learning, self-reflection, writing, and listening to electronically transmitted materials; attending library or community-sponsored programs and meetings, and working collaboratively in the spirit of community.

With these intended uses in mind, the District has established Behavior Rules and associated procedures to protect the rights, health and safety of library patrons, staff, and volunteers; to ensure patrons’ use and enjoyment of the library; and to help preserve and protect the libraries’ materials, equipment, facilities and grounds. Library District Behavior Rules are established and approved by the Executive Director. Library District staff is empowered to exercise reasonable judgment in assessing and enforcing the District’s Behavior Rules. Depending on the severity of violations, enforcement may range from a verbal request to stop the violation to removal from the premises and suspension from facilities owned or operated by the Library District for up to one year.

The Behavior Rules apply to all facilities and properties owned, operated or managed by the District, including the Council Tree, Harmony, and Old Town Libraries, Library District owned portions of Library Park, and the Webster House Administrative Center and grounds.

Approved April 8, 2013
Revised May 8, 2017
Revised May 25, 2022