Bylaw 13 - Public Admittance to and Public Conduct in the Okotoks Public Library.

Bylaw 13 - Public Admittance to and Public Conduct in the Okotoks Public Library.

WHEREAS under the provisions of Section 36(1) of the Alberta Libraries Act, a library board may pass bylaws for the safety and use of the library, 

NOW THEREFORE, the Town of Okotoks Library Board enacts the following Bylaw:

1.0  Public Admittance to the Okotoks Public Library

1.1    A person entering and using the Library must comply with any measures put in place to protect the health and safety of Library users and staff. 

1.2    A person must wear a face mask to enter and use the Library whenever provincial public health authorities recommend or order the use of face masks.  

1.3    The mask must fit securely against the face, cover the mouth, nose and chin, and create a barrier to filter respiratory droplets.

1.4    Children under the age of two are exempt from the mask requirement.

1.5    There are to be alternative services, such as curbside pickup, available for any person who cannot satisfy the mask requirement.

2.0  Public Conduct in the Okotoks Public Library

2.1    While in the Library, a person must abide by all relevant Library policies, guidelines and procedures.

2.2    Aggressive behavior toward staff or other Library users is prohibited.

2.3    Threatening, profane or abusive language is prohibited.

2.4    A Library user must not:

(a)      Interfere with the performance of duties by Library staff

(b)     Disrupt the enjoyment of the Library by others

(c)      Act in any manner that impairs the safe and efficient operation of the Library.

Read a first time: 31 March 2021

Read a second time:  31 March 2021

Read a third time and approved by the Board on: 31 March 2021

Accepted by Town of Okotoks Council on: 12 April 2021

Alternative Services

For those library users who are unable to wear a face mask or shield we offer a number of alternative services:

Curbside Pickup Service - Library staff will prep your library items for pickup.

Curated Picks for All Ages - Library will select items based on your reading preferences or assist in selecting items for homework/research topics.

Online Resources - Library cardholders have access to eResources from anywhere! Download movies, books, music, magazines and more!

Virtual Programs - Participate in storytimes, general interest, and health & wellness programs from the comfort of your home.

Special Collections - Use our curbside pickup service to borrow special items including ukuleles, retro gaming consoles, walking poles, Jump Start Literacy Kits, film equipment and more!

Internet & Computers - Use our free public wi-fi accessible from the green space behind the library. Ask us about our curbside printing service.