The Library wishes to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for all users who visit the Library for recreational, educational and business purposes. To achieve this end we ask that all users adhere to the following guidelines:
Smoking, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and loitering in the Library and on the premises are prohibited.
Library users will keep noise and activity at a level that does not inconvenience others browsing, reading or working in the Library.
Shirts and shoes must be worn in the building at all times.
Use of cell phones is limited to the front and rear foyers and outside the building.
Food is permitted in the Friends Room. Beverages are allowed in other parts of the building. Cups must have lids/covers.
Animals are not allowed in the building except for service animals.
Possession of weapons in accordance with provisions in the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 53-206 is prohibited.
Dangerous and illegal acts will immediately be reported to the Glastonbury Police Department.
Any staff member who is aware that a customer is not observing the Customer Behavior Policy should speak to the offender once. If the behavior does not improve, the offender will be asked to leave the building. If the offender does not comply with request to leave, the Glastonbury Police Department will be called.
If a customer feels that he or she has been wrongly accused of violating the Library’s Customer Behavior Policy, he or she may ask to speak with the Library Director. The Library Director will review the situation will all involved parties and, if necessary, adjust any penalties accordingly.
The Welles-Turner Memorial Library encourages children of all ages to use and enjoy the facilities, programs and collections offered by the Library. The Library is responsible for providing a safe, comfortable environment for users of all ages.
REGULATIONS:
Caregivers are responsible for the conduct and safety of their children in the Library and on Library premises. Caregivers must provide appropriate supervision based on the ages, the abilities and the levels of responsibility of their children.
Caregivers should be aware of Library hours, bearing in mind that these times can and do change. Power failures, inclement weather and other emergencies may require unexpected closing of the Library. Children left alone in the Library or on Library grounds could be vulnerable. Efforts will be made to contact the parents or guardians prior to closing.
If a child is left at the Library at the time of an emergency closing, the Glastonbury Police Department will be notified. Under no circumstances will a staff member take a child out of the building or transport children to another location.
Caregivers should be aware of the content of the Connecticut General Statute 53-21, regarding child neglect and risk to minors. A copy is available in the Library.
Children, like all other Library users, are required to respect Library property and act in a manner appropriate to use and function of the Library. Children who are not using the Library appropriately or who require excessive staff attention or supervision will be asked to leave the Library.