[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Belvidere 9-6-1983 by Ord. No. 83-39 (Ch. 109 of the 1987 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the enforcement of the following rules and regulations adopted by the Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Town of Belvidere (hereinafter referred to as the "library"), by establishing penalties and procedures for the adjudication of any alleged violations of the rules and regulations in the Municipal Court of the Town.
No person shall detain or fail to return any book, periodical, pamphlet, artistic reproduction, phonograph recording, audiovisual material or any other article borrowed on a card issued by the library (hereinafter referred to as a "library card") contrary to the rules and regulations of said library or a member library of the Interlibrary Loan System or any similar system (hereinafter referred to as "member library") after delinquency notices have been issued, and after 30 days have elapsed from the date of posting by certified mail, return receipt requested or if the same is refused or unclaimed by regular mail, of a final notice demanding return thereof, addressed to said person at the last address furnished to the library. In the case of a minor, the letter or complaint shall be directed to the parents or guardians of the minor involved.
No person shall cut, tear, deface, disfigure, damage or otherwise destroy any book, periodical, pamphlet, artistic reproduction, phonograph recording, audiovisual material or any other article, or any part thereof, which is owned by, in the custody of or is borrowed from the library or a member library.
No person shall remove any book, periodical, pamphlet, artistic reproduction, phonograph recording, audiovisual material or any other material or article from the library without having it charged to a validly issued library card or unless said person has written permission from the librarian.
No person shall knowingly register or furnish a false name or address or use any other library card other than the one issued to said person for the purpose of borrowing any book or other material from the library or member library.
The trustees of the library shall adopt and post in a conspicuous place in the library building rules, regulations and procedures governing the borrowing of books, periodicals, pamphlets, artistic reproductions, phonograph recordings, audiovisual materials and any other items available for borrowing by the public.
No person shall obstruct, annoy, molest, hinder, threaten, insult or interfere with any library employee or person legally enjoying the privileges of the library, nor shall any person make any loud, disturbing or offensive noises or otherwise create a nuisance in and upon the grounds and premises of the library.
The Library Director or agent otherwise designated by the trustees of the library is authorized to file a complaint in the Municipal Court after the terms of § 324-2 of this chapter have been met.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.