Policies

ARDSLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION POLICIES

New Books: Circulate for 14 days. The overdue charge is 10 cents per day to a maximum of $5.00.

Express Collection: Circulate for 7 days. These items may not be reserved. The overdue charge for
these books is 10 cents per day to a maximum of $5.00.

All other books: Circulate for 21 days. The overdue charge for all books is 10 cents per day to a
maximum of $5.00.

Books on CD/Tape/Playaways: Circulate for 21 days. The overdue charge is 10 cents per day to a
maximum of $5.00.

CD-ROMS: Circulate for 14 days. The overdue charge is $2.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00.

DVDs / Videos (courtesy of The Friends of the Ardsley Library): Circulate for 7 days. The limit is 5
per borrower. The overdue charge is $2.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00.

Puzzles and Toys: Circulate for 21 days. The overdue charge is 10 cents per day to a maximum of
$5.00.

Magazines: Circulate for 7 days. The overdue charge for these books is 10 cents per day to a
maximum of $5.00.

* All Village of Ardsley and Village of Elmsford residents are eligible to receive an Ardsley Public Library
card. There is no cost for a card. Valid proof of residency is required.
* A valid library card is required for all checkouts.
* There is no charge for library materials.
* Patrons will be able to renew all items once unless an item is on reserve within the system.

Lost items: After every effort has been made to locate a lost library item, the patron to whom the
missing item is checked out will be required to pay the library the replacement cost of that item. The
Director may allow the patron to purchase the item independently as a replacement.

ARDSLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY CODE OF CONDUCT

The Ardsley Public Library is a public institution governed by the laws of the State of New York which
prohibit disorderly conduct in public places. The Library Board of Trustees has adopted a Code of
Conduct to govern patrons' use and enjoyment of the library. The full text is available at the Circulation
Desk or from the Director.
It is expected that all patrons and staff be considerate of others in the library and confine their use or
the facilities to legitimate library purposes.

UNDER THE CODE OF CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED:

* ABUSIVE OR PROFANE LANGUAGE
* DEFACEMENT OF BOOKS OR OTHER PROPERTY
* DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
* DOGS, CATS, OR OTHER ANIMALS IN THE LIBRARY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GUIDE DOGS
* FOOD OR BEVERAGES
* INAPPROPRIATE USE OF FURNISHINGS
* LOUD CONVERSATIONS OR NOISE, INCLUDING USE OF RADIOS AND CELL PHONES
* RUNNING
* SOLICITING
* SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, ROLLER BLADES OR SCOOTERS
* SMOKING, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, USE OF DRUGS
* UNATTENDED CHILDREN
* TRESPASSING ON LIBRARY GROUNDS

The Board of Trustees of the Ardsley Public Library, in order for the library to operate and be
administered in the best interests of the citizens it serves, publishes and posts these regulations
applicable to all patrons of the library.

I. No person shall destroy, injure, or deface books or any other property and/or materials belong to the
library or remove any furniture, fixtures, equipment, decorations, or accessories from its proper place.
II. No person may abuse or threaten other patrons or members of the staff.
III. No person while on the premises of the library shall conduct himself in a violent, riotous, or disorderly
manner, or use abusive, obscene, or profane languages or engage in lewd conduct or disturb any public
meeting or assembly or be found under the influence of alcohol and drugs in such a condition as to
threaten the safety and rights of others. The library premises include not only the building, but also the
land area surrounding it, such as the park, garden area, driveway, bridge, and parking lot.
IV. No person shall smoke on the library premises or consume food or drink in the public areas of the
library building.
V. No person while on the premises of the library shall engage in loud or disruptive conversation or
conduct or harassment or unruly behavior which inhibits the use of the library by others, nor shall any
person refuse to obey the reasonable requests of a staff member to desist in such behavior. No person
may play a radio without using earphones. If sound is still heard, despite the use of earphones. The
patron must turn off the radio.
VI. No person while in the library building shall attempt to obtain signatures to a petition or conduct
surveys or distribute printed material without the express permission of the Director or his/her designee.
No posters or flyers may be posted without the express permission of the Director or his/her designee.
Solicitations for charitable, religious, or other purposes or selling tickets, magazines, or merchandise
for any kind are prohibited on library premises, except for fund-raising activities conducted by the library
of by the Friends of the Library.
VII. No person shall bring animals into the building except guide dogs, dogs used by law enforcement
agencies, or any animals used in library programs.
VIII. No person shall leave children under the age of 12 unattended for any extended periods of time on
library premises. The library is not a baby-sitting service. Parents or care givers are expected to look
after their children while visiting the library with them.
IX. Roller skates, skateboards, roller blades, and scooters are not permitted in the library or on library
premises.

Librarians and security personnel on duty are authorized to ask persons who violate these rules to leave
the library and library grounds immediately. Repeated violations of these rules may result in such
violator being denied access to the library. Any person who is denied access to the library for a period
in excess of one week may appeal, in writing, to Board of Trustees, Ardsley Public Library, 9 American
Legion Drive, Ardsley, NY 10502.