ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS TAB: Patron Services            DOCUMENT NUMBER: 20-80-24  SECTION: Facility Usage SUBJECT: PICKETING AND PROTESTS 
SUMMARY This regulation describes the Library Board’s policy on reacting to public demonstrations on library property. 
Effective Date: August 17, 2011 
Reviewed: October 4, 2017 October 27, 2021 July 14, 2022 
POLICY a. Peaceful demonstrations and picketing are permitted on Library property in areas designated by staff, unless the activity obstructs traffic or interferes with Library patrons’ use of the Library.  If Library uses and/or traffic is obstructed, Library personnel will call local police. 
b. 
Demonstrators and picketers are responsible for following all laws, including municipal rules and regulations. 

c.
 The County Librarian may, on Election Day and/or during Advanced Voting, direct staff to temporarily relocate or close a library’s designated area if the area is too near a polling place, pursuant to KSA 25-2430. 


PROCEDURES The County Librarian maintains written procedures to implement the terms of this policy. 
July 14, 2022 ARM 20-80-24 End