Rules of Conduct

Frederick County Public Libraries is a place for everyone, shared by the community, and used by many people for widely different reasons. All library users are expected to abide by the following:

  • Respect the comfort and safety of fellow library users and library staff. If your behavior is making others unsafe or uncomfortable, we’ll ask you to stop.
  • Comply with requests from library staff. If you don’t, we reserve the right to suspend privileges and/or access.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal laws. If you break the law, you will be banned and we may prosecute.

If you feel that something or someone is making your experience here uncomfortable or unsafe, please let a staff member know

Approved by the Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries 3/4/09. Revised 9/6/17. Reaffirmed 9/5/18. Amended 9/4/19. Reaffirmed 9/6/23.