Our library is supported by the taxes of the citizens of Oldsmar and Pinellas County who have a right to expect our facility to be a clean, pleasant and safe place for selecting materials, reading, researching, studying, writing, and attending library or community programs and meetings.

This CODE OF CONDUCT is intended to encourage behavior that supports the Library’s mission to provide the best possible resources in a warm, welcoming environment.  Behavior becomes unacceptable when it interferes with this mission, impinges on the rights of others, causes damage to buildings or equipment or causes injury to oneself or others.  Those willing to modify unacceptable behavior are always welcome to stay.   However, those unable to comply will be asked to leave.  If necessary, the authorities will be called.

Examples of unacceptable Library behavior include, but are not limited to:

• Cell phones within the library (use is limited to the café and arcade)

• Drinks in uncovered containers

• Food other than snack foods

• Abandonment/leaving young children unattended

• Abuse/vandalism of library materials, equipment or property

• Bathing, shaving, washing clothes or other misuse of restrooms

• Bringing animals into the library (except service animals for the handicapped)

• Disruptive use of radios, telephones or other electronic products

• Distribution or posting of printed materials not approved by Oldsmar Library administration

• Illegal activity of any sort

• Inappropriate use of library computers such as:

  • Damaging or altering computer equipment or software

  • Downloading or installing any program on the hard drive of any computer

  • Sending, displaying, or printing obscene material




• Loitering, including refusal to leave at closing

• Loud talking or crying

• No shirt or shoes

• Possessing, consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs

• Possessing any firearm, knife, or other weapon prohibited by City Ordinance or State Statutes

• Selling or soliciting, campaigning, interviewing, conducting surveys

• Skateboarding, roller-skating or any similar activity

• Smoking or related tobacco use

• Unruly/offensive behavior

• Verbal/physical abuse or sexual harassment of library users or Staff

Library staff appreciate your cooperation in making your library a pleasant place to visit for all

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