Rules of Conduct

1. Committing or attempting to commit any activity that would constitute a violation of any federal, state or local statute or ordinance.
2. Being under the influence of any controlled substance or intoxicating liquor.
3. Weapons of any type are prohibited from library building and property.
4.  Engaging in conduct that disrupts or interferes with the normal operation of the library or other library patron, including following an individual.
5. Disobeying the reasonable direction of a library staff member.
6.  Failure to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act or Internet and Computer Use policy.
7.  Deliberate damage to library property or removing library property from the building or grounds without utilizing established lending procedures is prohibited.
8.  Soliciting, petitioning, distributing written materials or canvassing for political, charitable or religious purposes on the library premises.
9. Smoking, sleeping, loitering, or any nuisance activity are not allowed. 
10. Operating skateboards, roller skates or other similar devices on library property. 
11. Using any part of the library facility or grounds inappropriately. 
12. Using personal electronic equipment, example cell phones, at a volume that disturbs others. Headphones are available at the main service desk. 
13. All library customers shall be appropriately dressed, including shirts and shoes. 
14. Personal belongings must remain in a customers possession at all times, keeping walkways clear and unobstructed. This rule applies to all areas of library property. Any interference of the free movement of another person is prohibited. The library/COKM is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged on the premises. 
15.   All patrons entering the Harris Children's Wing shall be engaged in activities associated with the Children's Department. All others shall use the general service area of the library for their visit. 
16.  Service animals are permitted inside the library,per NC G.S. 168-4.2, all other animals are prohibited.

Any person that violates Rules 1 to 3 while in or on library property will be barred from library property without warning and will lose library privileges for up to three years. The incident will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Any person that violates Rules 4 through 14 while in the library or on library property will be given one warning at the discretion of library staff, if violation continues the person must leave the premises for that day. Further violations will result in 1 week, 1 month, 1 year or permanent banning.