As part of its information mission, the library provides access to free materials/community information through the distribution of free handouts and the public posting of flyers, notices and posters. Such materials are limited to those of a civic, cultural, educational and recreational nature. Materials from for-profit groups, companies, organizations or individuals will not be accepted except to provide information regarding the visit of a published author if the event is free to the public. Distribution or posting of materials by the library does not necessarily indicate the library’s endorsement of the issues or events.
No outside organization or individual shall be permitted to display or exhibit any materials or posters which advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for public office, or which advocate an affirmative or negative vote for any proposition. Exceptions to this rule would be political materials of a non-partisan nature that educate the public.
Petitioning, solicitation, or distribution of literature or leaflets, canvassing, or similar types of appeals by individuals are not allowed in the library. Groups or individuals who wish to solicit, petition, canvas or distribute literature on library parking lots, sidewalks or other grounds surrounding the library may do so if they do not impede access to the building or interfere with use of the building.