Outdoor Sign
The usage of the outdoor sign at the Oakfield Public Library will be determined by the director and/or staff and the library board. Special programs and items of interest at the library will have precedence. Village wide events will also be displayed as often as requested. Use of the sign for individual accomplishments will not be considered.
Bulletin Board & Literature Distribution
The Library maintains a bulletin board and a brochure rack for the purpose of disseminating library, community, or public service information and materials of educational or cultural interest. Due to limited space, library events and announcements will take precedence. In general, job postings, political or commercial advertisements, and classified ad notices will not be accepted.
Approval of a display or distribution of handout materials does not imply endorsement by the library staff or the Board of Trustees of the viewpoints expressed in the items. All materials for display or distribution must be submitted for approval by library staff.
Facility Use
Groups are welcome to use the library facility when given permission by the librarians or library board and when it will not interfere with regular library use. Use of the Community Room is governed by the Village of Oakfield.
Food and drink carried in by patrons will not be allowed in the library.
No sales, canvassing, or solicitations, – any exception would need the approval of the library board.
Bicycles should be parked in the bike rack. Under no circumstances should they be left blocking the sidewalk.
Telephone Usage
Telephone calls will be allowed only for emergencies and other unforeseen situations. Patrons will be charged .25 for all other calls.
Weather and Other Emergencies
Emergency procedures and maps for evacuation, shelter in place, and emergency lockdown are posted throughout the building. Library staff are to notify visitors of the emergency procedures and to make sure that all persons in the library building are accounted for.
If the public schools in Oakfield are closed due to inclement weather, the Oakfield Public Library will also close due to the conditions. If by later in the day conditions should improve, it is up to the discretion of the library staff if they feel the library can be opened without risk to our staff and patrons.
Approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board – February 16, 2016
Revised & approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board– September 21, 2016