The Hazen Memorial Library exists to serve the community. In order to effectively do this, some simple rules have been established which will help everyone use the Library most effectively.
- Any person who, in the opinion of Library Staff, is engaging in conduct inconsistent with the operation of the Library will be asked to leave.
- Food and/or beverages are not allowed in the Library, except at designated times or in designated places.
- Remember that you are in a public area, and never leave your personal belongings unattended. The library is not responsible for lost items.
- The following activities are not allowed in the Library:
- Smoking (Mass General Laws (MGL Ch.270, Sec 21-22)
- Creating a disturbance by making noise, talking loudly, or engaging in other disruptive conduct (MGL, Ch.272, Sec. 41)
- Disrespectful language
- Disruptive behavior including: shouting, running, pushing, or other rowdy, rambunctious activities
- Interfering with another person's rights to use the Library or with the Library Staff's performance of their duties
- Playing audio equipment to that others can hear it
- Using a cell phone
- Misusing the rest rooms or other areas of the Library
- Soliciting or canvassing of any kind
- Entering areas posted "Staff Only" without permission
- Leaving a child under the age of 10 in the Library unattended by an adult
- Sleeping
- Threatening behavior, including, but not limited to, violence, threats of violence, and possession of weapons
- All bicycles must be left in the rack provided.
- Persons wearing roller blades or on skateboards are not allowed in the Library. Roller blades or skateboards are not to be used on the Library property.
- Those who damage or deface Library materials or property will be prosecuted (MGL Ch. 266, Sec. 100). Parents can be liable for damage done by a child under 18 (MGL Ch. 231, Sec. 85).
- Theft of Library materials, use of false identification to obtain a Library card, or use of another person's Library card without his/her permission are against state law and can be prosecuted (MGL Ch. 266, Sec. 99).