Unattended Children
Smyrna Public Library requires young patrons aged eleven (11) years of age and under to be accompanied and directly supervised by a responsible caregiver aged sixteen (16) or over.

Behavior
The following activities are not allowed in Smyrna Library:

• Use of cell phones or electronic devices in a manner that disturbs other patrons
• Eating or drinking
• Use of tobacco
• Disturbing or harassing other people by activities including but not limited to loud talking, playing music, making noise, loitering, or offering unsolicited advice
• Display of offensive materials
• Solicitation
• Use of abusive or obscene language
• Misuse of the restrooms (i.e. using as laundry or washing facility)
• Sleeping
• Failure to wear shoes or shirt
• Bringing animals into the library except service animals that assist the disabled
• Leaving personal items unattended (Library is not responsible for patrons’ personal items.)
• Leaving vehicles unattended on library property overnight without library approval
• Skateboarding, rollerblading, skating, or bicycling in the parking lot, building or sidewalks

The following behaviors in the Library are in violation of the Georgia Code:
Defacing, vandalizing, or damaging Library Property (20-5-52)
Entering unauthorized areas of the Library or failure to leave the Library when closing is announced (16-7-21)
Intoxication (16-11-41)
Fighting (16-11-32)
Public Indecency (16-6-8)
Anyone violating Library Rules will be asked to stop the inappropriate behavior and/or asked to leave the Library premises. Violators who refuse to leave the Library may be arrested and prosecuted for criminal trespass (Official Code of GA 16-7-21). Anyone violating the Georgia Code, or any local laws or ordinances will be reported to the police without prior notice.

Public Computer Policies
Smyrna Public Library cannot monitor or control the information available through the Internet. Users access the Internet at their own discretion. In order to provide equal access for users to Library computers and the Internet, the Library sets time limits for computer usage and requires user sign-up and/or reservations.

Public computer users are expected to utilize Library computers in a responsible manner and to respect the rights of other users. Any actions that will cause damage to computer software or equipment, or will result in the invasion of privacy or harassment of others will not be allowed.

The Library will have no liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages related to the use of information accessed through the Library's Internet service. Since software and information downloaded from any sources, including the Internet, may contain computer viruses, users are advised to utilize virus-checking software on their home computers. The Library is not responsible for damage to user's disks or computers or for any loss of data, damage or liability that may occur from the use of the Library's computers.

Smyrna Library cardholders may use a public computer up to two (2) hours per day using their own card. Guests may purchase up to two (2) guest passes per day. Each pass provides 60 minutes of computer use. No one is permitted to use another person's card to log onto a Smyrna Library public computer.

Unacceptable Uses of Computers
The following general uses of the Internet and Library computers are not permitted:

• Viewing graphic sexual materials;
• Downloading and installing software on Library computers;
• Hacking the Library network, including unauthorized use of network logins
• Using the Internet for unlawful purposes.

Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians of Minors
Parents/guardians are responsible for their minor (under the age of 17) children's use of the Library's resources and facilities. This includes using the Internet. Parents who believe that their children cannot responsibly use the Library's Internet access are requested to monitor their children's Internet use.

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