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, in order to maintain a safe
and welcoming environment, patrons are to be
engaged in the activities associated with the use of a
library.
Patrons MAY NOT do any of the following:
Talk, use cell phones, or play personal audio
devices loud enough to disrupt the quiet use of the
Library by others
Eat in non-designated areas (covered drinks
allowed in all areas)
Harass patrons or staff, or act in any
disorderly manner
Use obscene or abusive language
Violate posted computer usage rules
Smoke, chew, roll or otherwise use tobacco on
Library property or smoke within 25 of any entrance
door (per city ordinance)
Damage, steal or misuse Library property
Sleep, solicit, or block aisles, entryways or
exits
Interfere with other library patrons use of
the facilities through extremely poor personal hygiene or
exhibit signs of contagious illness
Use restrooms for bathing or washing clothes
Put feet on chairs or tables or rearrange
furniture
Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
engage in any manner of substance abuse
Bring firearms or any other weapons into the
Library
Leave children under the age of eight or
dependent persons unattended
Bring pets or other animals into the Library
except prescribed and trained service animals with all
required licensing, permits, and vaccinations
Go barefoot or shirtless
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
Patrons MAY NOT do any of the following:
Bring into the Library more than two bags,
maximum size 12 by 18 by 20, plus one small
personal bag such as a purse, laptop or briefcase
(total of 3 bags)
Bring into the Library oversize items such as
bedrolls, duffle bags, large suitcases, four-wheel
shopping carts or large plastic bags
Leave bags and other personal items
unattended. Unattended items are subject to confiscation.
The Library is not responsible for personal items
that are lost, stolen or damaged in or on the
grounds of the Library.
