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many low income seniors are on mandatory stay at home orders. How is the city helping to get food and supplies to them.
Many are too afraid to even go outside.Some are caring for a spouse or other family member. Please help to get food and
supplies to them.We see in the news all the help homeless people are getting but what about seniors who are so
vulnerable. Please help.
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Elona Taylor
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Chula Vista,Ca.91911
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o: erry Bigelow<KBieelow(nlchulavistaca.gov>
Subject: No to drag queen readings
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One of the things that I have come to learn is there are things in life that we must do to help our children...they have no
voice until they are older approaching eighteen years of age.
Now you tell me that parents are there at these readings....did you know that kids will talk among each other.
On the playgrounds they gather together and talk! Other parents who are responsible and know that drag queens are
like porn stars.
They keep their children away from X rated movies....
Drag queens perform onstage or backstage or at homes or on vacation, drastic sex acts! It does not matter if they are
in public or not!
We need an ordinance to keep the drag queens away from our children.
I say NO MORE DRAG GUEEN READINGS!
Lillie Hebert
LIBRARY USE RULES
City of Leander Public Library—8-2019
1. Purpose.The Leander Public Library is supported by the taxes of the people of Leander
who expect each of our facilities to be clean,comfortable,and safe. The Library is
intended for reading,studying,writing and listening to written or electronically
transmitted materials, and attending Library or community sponsored programs and
meetings. To this end,the Library has established these rules to protect the rights and
safety of Library customers, staff and volunteers,and to help preserve and protect the
Library's materials,equipment,facilities, and grounds.
2. Definitions.
(A) Except as provided,words and phrases in these rules mean what the words and
phrases mean in the City Code.
(B) In these rules:
(1) "customer" means a person, other than an on-duty member of the library
staff,who is present in the library, using the library, or borrowing library
materials;
(2) "director" means the director of the Library Department or the director's
designee;
(3) "library" means any building or facility of the Leander Public Library,
including the entrance ways and adjacent lawns, landscaping,and parking areas.
(4) "staff member" means a City employee,contractor,or volunteer working in
the library,and includes security personnel;
(5) "user" means a customer using a workstation; and
(6) "workstation" means a public-access computer and the adjacent space.
(7) "parent/guardian" includes caregivers, relatives,teachers,etc.
3. General Expectations.
(A) A staff member may not modify or waive the policies stated in these rules.
(B) A customer must abide by the standards of behavior set forth in these
rules. These rules identify prohibited behavior for Library customers,with
consideration of the situation and age-appropriateness.
(C) A staff member must report criminal activity that occurs in the Library to an
appropriate law enforcement officer.
4. Children.
(A) A child under the age of 8 may not remain in the library or on library property
unless accompanied by a responsible person who is at least 16 years of age.A person
accompanying a child is responsible for the child and the child's behavior. Unless so
accompanied,a child under the age of eight may not enter,remain in, or be left
unsupervised in the Library.
(B)Children are required to abide by the "Personal Behavior—Disruptive Behavior"
policy set out below.
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(C)When with children,parents/guardians who want to use computers should use
those in the children's area.
(D) If a Library staff member determines that a child may not be safely turned away
from the library or that the child is stranded,the staff member shall refer the child to
the Leander Police Department.
(E). Neither the City nor the Library staff assumes legal responsibility for unattended
children nor shall any Library member drive any unattended child home or to another
location.
5. Animals.
(A) A customer may not bring an animal in the Library unless it is the customers
service animal.
(B) This does not apply to an animal used by the Library for a special event.
6. Food and beverages.
(A) A customer may consume beverages and light snacks in the Library. Check with
library staff to ensure compliance.
(B) If, due to a disability,a customer must consume special food other than that
above,the Library will provide a reasonable accommodation for that customer to
consume that food in a designated area.
(C) Water in a clear,capped bottle may also be consumed.
(D) This does not apply to breast feeding or bottle-feeding an infant.
7. Attire and Hygiene.
(A) A customer may not enter or remain in the Library in a bathing/swim suit, leotard
or in clothing that does not cover both upper and lower torso,or without shoes.
(B) A customer may not enter or remain in the Library if, because of lack of hygiene or
excessive use of perfume or cologne,the person has a strong odor that would be
offensive to a person of ordinary sensibilities.
8. Sleeping.
(A) A customer more than ten years of age may not sleep in the Library.
(B) If a disability is involved with a customer sleeping,the Library may provide a
reasonable accommodation.
9. Smoking and tobacco use;burning materials.
(A) A person may not smoke or use a tobacco product, including electronic smoking
products in the Library.
(B) A person may not ignite a flame, burn incense or any other material,or light a
candle.
10. Photographing,filming or video recording
(A) Filming or photographing any Library customer or staff member without prior
knowledge and consent, including during Library sponsored programs is prohibited.
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11.Restrooms.
(A) A customer may not bathe,shave, wash clothes,or dry clothes in a Library
restroom.
(B) A customer may use a restroom lavatory only for washing the person's hands or
face.This does not apply to a customer attending an infant.
(C) A customer may not take Library materials into the restrooms.
12.Personal belongings.
(A) A customer may not bring a bedroll, blanket or sleeping bag in the Library.
(B) A customer may not enter the Library with a cart or other wheeled device for
carrying baggage/personal belongings.This does not apply to a file cart; book cart or
wheeled back pack for book carrying or study use or wheelchair and/or other similar
device for a person whose mobility is impaired.
(C) A customer may not leave a personal belonging unattended in the Library.
(D) The Library is not responsible for a lost, stolen, or misplaced personal item,
whether the item was attended or unattended by the owner.
(E) A customer who brings a personal item in the Library assumes the risk of loss or
theft of the item.
13.Personal Behavior—Disruptive Behavior.
A customer may not:
(1) unreasonably disrupt the normal use of Library services or property by the
library staff or other customers. If deemed being disruptive,patrons will be
asked to discontinue any inappropriate behavior or asked to leave the Library.
Leander Police may be called if necessary;
(2) enter an area that is not open to the public;
(3) block access to an entrance, passageway or resource;
(4) solicit money or a donation or transfer of money or another thing of value
from another person, regardless of the solicitor's purpose or intended use of the
money or other thing of value, and regardless of whether consideration is
offered;or
(5) distribute literature or otherwise solicit customers on Library property.
(6) enter or remain in the Library in possession of any illegal drug or alcoholic
beverage;
(7) enter or remain in the Library if the person is intoxicated by a drug or
alcohol;
(8) use abusive,indecent, profane,or vulgar language;or direct such language
toward any customer or staff member;
(9) make an offensive gesture or display;or
(10) access sexually explicit material on a Library computer or on a personal
electronic device while in the Library or any property of the Library;
(11) harass, sexually harass, abuse,threaten,or fight with a person;
(12) threaten or actually damage Library property;
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(13) incite a breach of the peace;
(14) except as expressly permitted by state or federal law,carry or display a
weapon;
(15) perform a criminal act;
(16) vandalize, steal,or recklessly or intentionally damage Library property or
the property of another person.
14. Library Property(Exterior)
(A) Use of Parking Lots
a. Library parking lots are provided for Library users;other nearby city parks and
facilities;and library/city staff for appropriate use. Commuter and overnight
parking and any other use of parking lots by individuals who are not actively
engaged in using Library and/or park facilities are prohibited.
b. Parking lot problems associated with the above basic use policy shall be resolved
by the Library Director by use of appropriate signage; police ticketing and/or
towing; and/or other means.
c. The Library Director may permit short-term exceptions to the basic use policy
and may also enter into agreements that amend the policy with other public or
private entities regarding use of Library parking lots.
d. All agreements regarding use of Library parking lots that are applicable for six
months or more must be approved by the Library Director.
(B) Use of Library Grounds
a. Camping is prohibited on all property administered by the City of Leander,
including Library property.
"Camping" means and includes:
i. sleeping out-of-doors;
ii. erecting or creating a shelter including, but not limited to a tent,
cardboard box, sleeping bag,or newspapers;
iii. the use of a recreational vehicle, camper or other similar vehicle
iv. cooking/preparing food over an open flame or fire out-of-doors.
b. Overnight sleeping in a parking facility or parking lot or overnight habitation
in a vehicle in a parking facility or parking lot is prohibited on all property
administered by the City of Leander, unless approved by the City in the case
of events permitted through the City.
If Library staff observes any person who has been notified of this rule, including
notice by posted signs,acting in violation of this rule, staff shall contact Library
Director. If Library Director is not available,the person in charge may contact
local law enforcement and follow up with the Director.
(C) Use of Exterior Plazas/Porches and Gathering Places
a. Customers are to engage in activities associated with the use of the Library.
b. Customers are to maintain conduct appropriate to the use of the Library.
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15.Violations.
(A) If a customer violates these rules, a staff member shall orally warn the customer
to stop the behavior. If the customer fails to stop the unacceptable behavior,the staff
member must ask the customer to leave the Library.
(B) If a staff member determines that a violation of this policy is so serious that the
customer remaining in the Library creates a danger to Library property,the Library
staff,or to other customers,or interferes with the use and enjoyment of the Library by
other customers,the staff member may ask the customer to leave without an initial
oral warning.
(C) If a customer refuses a request to leave the Library,the staff member should seek
the assistance of law enforcement personnel.
16.Denial of Physical Access to the Library.
(A)The director shall deny a customer physical access to the Library as provided in this
section if the customer is asked to leave the Library for:
(1) a violation of any combination of these rules in any combination of Library
properties,for which the person was asked to leave the Library three times in a
six month period;
(2) any single violation of Section 13,6-10 that involves physical injury to a
person,theft of or damage to City property or to the personal property of
another person,or a breach of the peace;or
(3) any single violation of Section 13, 11-16.
(B) The director must give a customer who is denied physical access to the Library
written notice and an opportunity for a hearing with the City Manager. The City
Manager's decision will be final.
(C) The period for which a customer is denied physical access to the library under this
section is:
(1) one year, beginning on the effective date of the denial;or
(2) in the case of a customer who has had a previous denial of physical access
under this rule that was not rescinded,the denial of physical access is
permanent.
(3) A customer who is denied physical access to the Library may continue to
access Library information and programs in ways that do not require physical
access,so long as the customer meets other requirements for access to the
information and programs. If a disability is involved,the director shall provide a
reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
(D) Denial of physical access may be enforced through a criminal trespass notice.
17.Library Programs
(A) All Library programs are open to the public.A fee may be charged for certain types
of Library programs. Patrons may on occasion be prevented from attending a
program or Library event if attendance exceeds the rated capacity of the particular
meeting room space or for other reasons specified herein. Every attempt will be
made to accommodate all who wish to attend a program.When safety or the
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success of a program requires it,attendance may have to be limited.When limits
must be established,attendance will be determined on a first come,first served
basis.Advance registration or distribution of free tickets before the event may be
used if attendance is anticipated to exceed capacity. Multiple sessions of popular
programs will be scheduled whenever possible to allow for maximum attendance.
(B) Library sponsored programs may be held at the Library, Library property or off-site
as appropriate.Any sales of products at Library programs must be approved by the
Library Director and benefit the Library by requiring a five percent(5%)donation of the
proceeds from sales to the Library Foundation. Programs are for the promotion of
literacy,educational,cultural and civic activities,which do not include commercial
purposes or for the solicitation of business.
(C) Schools and daycare or other organized groups should contact the youth services
staff prior to attending scheduled programs. Groups that have not received advance
authorization to attend a scheduled program will be admitted if space and materials
are available at the advertised starting time with the understanding that it may not
be possible to admit everyone in the group. When this situation occurs the group
leader will be informed as to how many children can be accommodated. The group
leader will then make the decision as to which if any members of the group
attend. The group leader is expected to provide supervision for all children in their
care, in or out of the program. In those instances when groups cannot be
accommodated at scheduled programs library staff may offer to provide a special
program for the group at a later and mutually agreed upon date.
(D) Patrons without children may not attend children's summer reading program and
events(i.e. story time programs).
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