Community Information Display and Distribution

Community information is placed in an area designated by each library branch. All materials for public posting or distribution will be displayed as space allows, on a first-come, first-served basis, at the discretion of the Branch Administrator or their designee.

Permission to display materials does not constitute endorsement by Frederick County Public Libraries.

Priority will be given to library programs and services first, government publications and dated local events second, and all other publications third. No material will be returned.

Material to be included for handout or posting must be submitted to library staff in each branch for approval. Library staff will do their best to make sure displays of materials are timely. Materials advertising an event taking place at a specific date and time may be submitted no more than 2 months prior.

Material left for public pickup or posted without the knowledge and approval of library staff in each branch will be discarded without notification.

FCPL will distribute free community newspapers which contain news and feature articles directly relevant to the local community.

Registered political parties may distribute election information two weeks prior to general elections.

The following items will not be displayed:

• Petitions
• Business cards
• Employment announcements

Display procedures do not apply to programming offered by FCPL partners.

FCPL reserves the right to remove items from display at any time.