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Rules for Patrons

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The Cobb County Public Library exists for all who wish to read and study in peaceful, attractive surroundings.  To ensure the maintenance of such a pleasant environment, and to protect the resources of the Library, the Library Board of Trustees has established the following rules defining appropriate behavior of those who use the Library.

In any facility of the Cobb County Public Library the following behaviors are not allowed:

• Use of tobacco products, food or beverages

• Possession of open containers of food or beverages

• Disturbing other people by activities including but not limited to loud talking, playing music, making noise, or offering unsolicited advice

• Disturbing other people by the display of offensive materials

• Solicitation

• Use of abusive or obscene language

• Leaving children unattended

• Sleeping or bathing

• Failure to wear shoes or shirt

• Bringing animals into the library except animals that assist the disabled.

The following behaviors in the Library are in violation of the Georgia Code:

• Defacing, vandalizing, or damaging Library Property (§20-5-52)

• Entering unauthorized areas of the Library or failure to leave the Library when closing is announced (§16-7-21)

• Intoxication (§16-11-41)

• Fighting (§16-11-32)

• Bringing in or possession explosive compounds, guns, or knives (§16-11-127)

• Public Indecency (§16-6-8)

Anyone violating Library Rules will be asked to stop the inappropriate behavior and/or asked to leave the Library premises.  Violators who refuse to leave the Library may be arrested and prosecuted for criminal trespass (Official Code of GA §16-7-21).  Anyone violating the Georgia Code, or any local laws or ordinances will be reported to the police without prior notice.

Approved by the Library Board of Trustees February 23, 1998.