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Obion
County Public Library
Park
and Grounds
Policy
and Guidelines
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Purpose:
The
grounds of the Obion County Public Library are available
for use by community groups for presentation of
informational, cultural, educational, civic meetings or
programs. They are also available for individuals
for personal enjoyment, leisure reading and reflection.
Policy:
1.
Events sponsored by the Obion County Public Library, the
Friends of the Library, and other agencies of Obion
County and Union City governments have first priority
for use of the park. Thereafter, requests will be
considered in the following order:
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Community
non-profit, cultural or civic organizations
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Organizations
whose primary purpose is for-profit.
2.
Each group must fill out a reservation application
form. The form can be obtained at the library or
submitted online from the form provided at the bottom of
this page. Recurring reservations will be accepted
for up to six months and must then be renewed. A
call of inquiry of availability does not constitute a
room reservation.
3.
Requests will be considered on a first come, first
served basis.
4.
All use of the meeting room is subject to the approval
of the Board of Trustees.
5.
Groups planning to use the meeting room must sign a
statement accepting responsibility for damage or loss to
Library equipment and furnishings. The person who
signs the statement is responsible for the conduct of
the group.
6.
Failure to abide by the Library's meeting room policies
and guidelines may result in the cancellation of or
refusal of future reservations.
7.
Businesses may use the meeting rooms for not-for-profit
activities. Programs involving the sale,
advertisement or promotion of commercial products or
services or the solicitation for the future sale of
commercial products, are prohibited.
8.
Fundraising events or solicitation of any kind are not
permitted unless sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
9.
Meetings and programs must be open to the public and
free of charge.
10.
The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints
of any group or individual. Meeting room use
shall not be publicized in such a way as to imply
Library sponsorship.
Guidelines:
1.
Any program or activity held in the park must not
interfere with Library operations.
2.
Groups, or individuals, who use the park will be
expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner
and must leave the grounds in good order.
The Library reserves the right to charge a fee if
additional maintenance is required.
3.
The park will only be available to the public during
operational hours of the Library.
4.
All who wish to use the park must enter through the
library building. Exit will also be only through
the library facility.
5.
The fence surrounding the park will be kept locked at
all times, unless arrangements have been made with the
library staff.
6.
The park will close 30 minutes before the main building
is closed. An announcement will be made outside 15
minutes before the park is closed.
7.
Park hours will be posted on the back doors of the
library and also outside.
8.
Visitors use the park at their own risk. The Library is
not responsible for lost or stolen items.
9.
Children are not to be left unattended in the park or on
any library grounds.
10.
Eating is allowed on the deck and in the park, but
patrons must pick up all trash and leave the premises in
good order. Trashcans are available on the front patio,
entrance and deck.
11.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
12.
Users may not store or leave equipment, or personal
belongings in the park or any Library structure.
13.
Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, roller skates or
any recreational vehicles are not allowed on the walking
paths or grounds.
14.
Playing in the fountain is prohibited.
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