Program Policy
 adopted January 11, 1999

Rationale:

 The Library sponsors programs to further its mission by serving groups.  Programs consistent with the library's purpose may include those intended to educate and inform the public, to promote community discussion, or to present cultural events or entertainment.
 

Policy:

  1. Library programs will be generally be free and open to the public, except as noted below.
  2. The Library may co-sponsor programs with other organizations.  Policy restrictions on library programming shall apply to programs held on library premises.
  3. Staff plans library programs and makes them available to the community as a whole, but some programs, such as tours, may be given to designated groups on request.
  4. There are several types of Library programs:

    5. a. General programs and regularly offered classes are free and open to the public.
    b. Advance ticketed programs are special events with limited seating.
    c. Ongoing program series or classes may restrict participation may be limited in enrollment.  Examples include story hour series, book discussion groups, and similar groups.
    d. Private programs for library meetings or library support groups may include invitation-only attendance, an admission charge, or fund-raising, with approval of the Director.
    e. Public programs planned for library fund-raising may include an admission charge, in exceptional cases and with approval of the Director.
    f. The Library provides group tours or Library orientations on request.  Some aspects of these programs may be planned jointly with the requesting group.


approved by the Library Board, 1/11/99

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