Space permitting, the library will post announcements of the cultural activities of the community—those concerned with literature, art, music, drama, and related activities; and public announcements of general interest to the community.
The following general guidelines apply:
Posters, notices, and material for distribution must be submitted to the Community Services Librarian. Nothing may be posted or removed from bulletin boards except by authorized library staff members.
Items left for approval will be kept by the library for five days if not approved, during which time they may be picked up. Approved items will be posted. Items will remain posted at the discretion of the library and subject to limits of space. Approved posters will be stamped with the date posted.
Posters and notices with printed price charges may be accepted, but not those announcing events of a strictly commercial character, unless they are lectures or other events which will stimulate reading.
In the fields of education, announcements of courses given by educational institutions or sponsored by recognized community group, ( i.e., AAUW, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) may be accepted, but not those publicizing instruction or courses by individual teachers or private firms.
Announcements concerning group religious activities (joint Good Friday services, etc.) may be accepted, but not those of individual churches.
Persons are strictly forbidden to distribute advertising literature in the library building, to circulate or post petitions, or to solicit funds for any purpose. The Library will not act as a distribution center for free materials which deal with controversial issues, written from one point of view only. Neither will the Library act as an agent to sell any type of material no matter how worthy the cause.
The Library is selective in making announcements available for quantity distribution. If the materials offered seem questionable, the Library administration office should be consulted.
Posting of notices and distribution of material does not imply endorsement by the Library.
In all instances the Library reserves the right to refuse to post any announcement.