Speaking Volumes

 The end of August, the beginning of September can only mean one thing:  school is starting.  It’s a good time to restock those office supplies,  remind people to drive carefully and review the role of  public libraries.
 
           The public library is a place where people of all ages can come to find reliable information, reading material for relaxation, use a computer and more.  It is a place that should be comfortable and safe for all people and allow everyone to be productive.   To this end, all public libraries have a set of policies and rules to ensure these goals.  Our library is no different.
    
        The start of school is always a good time to refresh people’s memories about these things.  It seems to fit in with the notion of syllabi and new years.
       
     The Saxton B. Little Free Library asks patrons of every age to follow our Code of Conduct, which is available in the Library.  In sum, it asks people to behave in a quiet and appropriate manner for public work places.  For example, we ask for the use of indoor voices, no use of cell phones, no rowdiness, etc.  We do this so that people may work, read and use the library.  We also ask that no food be brought to the library and that drink be only in a lidded container.  This is to prevent spillage and costly damage and to keep at bay those pesky little creatures that are always trying to find indoor homes (like mice!).

            Unfortunately, our Library does not have the staff or facilities to provide an after school program.  This does not mean that youth shouldn’t come to the library!  Only that parents and guardians should remember that the library cannot be responsible for their children.  This is for the wellbeing of all. Since we consider safety a most important issue, we ask that parents be familiar with our unattended children policy.

            We are grateful to our patrons who work with us and support these policies. Here’s to another productive and safe school year!