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Welcome to the Portland Public Library

The Portland Public Library is open to the public for the purpose of reading, studying, researching and quiet use of library materials, facilities and equipment. While at the Library, patrons are to be engaged in the activities associated with the use of a library and patrons may not:

  • Talk or use cell phones loud enough to disrupt the quiet use of the Library by others

  • Act in any disorderly manner

  • Harass patrons or staff

  • Smoke, eat, drink or litter

  • Violate posted computer usage rules

  • Damage, steal, or misuse library property

  • Put feet on chairs or tables or rearrange furniture

  • Use obscene or abusive language

  • Loiter, solicit, or sleep

  • Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or engage in any manner of substance abuse

  • Leave children under the age of eight or dependent persons unattended

  • Interfere with other library patrons’ use of the facilities through extremely poor personal hygiene

  • Bring animals into the Library except those required for personal assistance

  • Go barefoot or shirtless

  • Play personal stereos or headphones audibly

  • Run, skateboard or roller blade through the Library, or bring bicycles into the Library

  • Engage in any other conduct which:
    Is inconsistent with the purpose of the Library 
    Disrupts the orderly operation of the Library 
    Interferes with the use of the Library by others

  • Improper or illegal behavior in the Library and on the Library grounds is prohibited. If you engage in such behavior, you will be asked to leave. The Police may be called. You may be prosecuted.

    Your safety at the Library is important. If problems arise, please go to staff for assistance.

    Also look at our Acceptable and Safe Use of Electronic Resources Policy specific to use of our computers and library systems.

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