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Library
The purpose of the West Allis Public Library is to provide the members of its community with access to materials and services that can improve their Minds, broaden their lives, and fulfill their cultural, civic, intellectual, educational, and recreational needs.
In order to carry out these goals, the West Allis Public Library attempts to present an environment the promotes reading, study and the legitimate use of materials and services. Any person is welcome in the Library so long as they respect the rights of other persons and is mot disruptive. Patrons are required to observe the following rules when visiting the Library or Library property*. Failure to comply with these rules of behavior may result in patrons being asked to leave the Library property, the loss of their Library privileges or Library staff calling the police.
Respect the rights of fellow patrons and Library staff:
- Walkman or other audio equipment may be used in the Library with headphones as long as the volume is kept low enough so that other patrons do not hear it.
- Voices of Library patrons should e kept low.
- Cell phone use is prohibited in the Library, but is allowed in the Library atrium.
- Soliciting good or services on Library property is not allowed.
- Disruptive behavior, including but not limited to fighting, running, throwing objects, and loud conversations is prohibited.
- Cursing, verbal abuse, or other use of foul language and/or gestures that cause or tend to create a disturbance will not be tolerated.
- Children under six years of age must be accompanied and adequately supervised by a responsible adult or babysitter at all times. Please note: To ensure the safety of young children, the West Allis Police Department will be notified in the even parents or caregivers of these young children cannot be located in the Library.
- Service dogs are the only animals allowed to enter the Library. If a pet is left unattended on Library property the West Allis Police Department will be notified. This includes dogs or other animals that may be tied up outside the Library or left in a car without proper ventilation.
- Sleeping is prohibited in the Library.
- Any person using the Library must wear a shirt or other covering of the upper body and shoes or other footwear, in addition to those other articles of clothing required by municipal or state ordinance or statute.
- An acceptable standard of personal hygiene is expected of all individuals. Patrons whose bodily hygiene/odor is offensive so as to constitute a nuisance to other persons shall be required to leave the building.
Respect for the Library's building, property, furnishings and equipment:
- Smoking and chewing tobacco is prohibited in all areas of the Library, including meeting rooms, restrooms, and atrium areas.
- Library entrances and atrium areas must be kept free of wagons, strollers and bicycles. Bicycles must be parked outside the Library - not restricting entrance or exit. Strollers and wagons may be brought into the Library - as long as they do not crate a danger/nuisance. Neither the Library, Nor the City of West Allis is responsible for the theft or loss of any personal items of patrons.
- Library furniture is to be used in an appropriate manner. Placing feet on tables, chairs and study carrel may cause damage and is prohibited.
- Food and beverages pf any kind shall not be consumed in any area of the Library other than inside the Constitution or Conference Rooms during scheduled meetings.
- Tampering with the Library's computers and other equipment, attempts to change computer settings and/or manipulating computer software etc. is prohibited.
- Loitering or sleeping along the outside areas of the Library will not be tolerated. Climbing trees or bushes and/or placing objects on trees or bushes located on Library property is not allowed.
Respect for the laws of the City of West Allis. The police may be called when disruptive behavior may also be illegal. This includes, but is not limited to such things as:
- Loitering
- Selling or consuming alcohol or illegal drugs on Library property
- Assault
- Verbal abuse
- Criminal damage to Library property - including the intentional destruction or damage to books audiovisual materials etc.
- Theft
- Disorderly Conduct
- Harassment, which may include unwanted conversations with other individuals or employees, impeding access to the building or an area of the Library property, and sexual harassment as defined by Wisconsin Statutes and U.S. Federal Law, etc.
For purposes of these rules, the term "Library property" includes both the Library building and it's surrounding ground and parking lot.
(Revised 1/28/04)
West Allis Library
Library Director
Hours
(Sundays October - April only)