Disturbing or Noisy Behavior

Staff must use their own judgment to determine when a customer is excessively noisy or acting in a disturbing manner. If staff is unsure what constitutes disturbing or noisy behavior, they should have a co-worker observe the behavior.

If an individual is under the age of 16, they are considered a minor in the library facility. Noisy or disturbing behavior may be exhibited by individuals or groups. Behavior that is disturbing to staff or patrons is not allowed.

If staff observes individual or group behavior that is disturbing or noisy they should inform a co-worker or team up with another staff member to go to that individual or group and explain that they are interfering with normal library operations. If the behavior persists the individual or group may be asked to leave the facility. Staff must complete an Incident Report Form at the time they request the disruptive individual or group to leave the facility. The Library Director will mail letters informing the individual and/or parent of the unacceptable behavior policy and the circumstances regarding the breach that led up to the individual or group being asked to leave.

When an individual or group has been asked to leave the facility and they refuse to do so, call the North Platte Police Department at 535-6789 or 9911 from inside the library. If the situation appears immediately threatening, call 9911 from inside the library.