Bulletin Board

The Library provides a limited amount of space on its public bulletin boards for announcements and notices of local community events, and in its literature display racks and counter space for distribution of free materials which may be of interest to library patrons.  Both of these services are in keeping the with Library’s overall philosophy of providing access to a wide range of information sources.

 The Library, at its discretion, will provide reasonable space for announcements, notices and literature of programs and activities sponsored by civic, cultural, and educational groups. 

 All notices, posters, and free literature must be approved and placed on the bulletin board or in the display racks by library staff.  Items must be approved by the Head of the Circulation Department at the Main Library and by the Managers of the branch libraries.

 Staff may discard items not approved for placement, and excess copies of any items received.

 Items will be posted or made available on an equitable basis, subject to available space, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of the individuals or groups represented.

 Announcements, posters and flyers should be neat, presentable, and of a size appropriate for the available space on the bulletin boards.

 Notices and handouts must include clear identification of the sponsoring organization.

 The following items will not be accepted for posting or distribution:

• Items devoted solely to the sale, advertising, solicitation or promotion of products or services offered by commercial businesses.
• Requests for contributions
• Newsletters, newspapers, magazines, or other periodical publications
• Petitions
• Electioneering materials

Religious materials which have the primary effect to proselytize for a single point of view