It's For You!

Sometimes if feels like, no matter where you go, cell phones are eternally going off.

The library is no exception.



Whether it's a current pop song, a voice recording, or a strange noise (Is that a train whistle??), it seems that someone's phone is always ringing.

Did you know that we do allow cell phone usage in the library? It's true. We do not forbid people to talk on their phones in the library. HOWEVER...

• Do make sure you are considerate of the people around you. Talk at the same volume level as you would to someone sitting next to you. Quietly, since this is, after all, a library...
• Don't have passionate, emotional conversations in the library! Everyone can hear you, and you will probably get louder and louder without realizing it.
• Do "hide away." Find a corner or a nook so you don't disturb others. Perhaps away from the computers and study groups. We are a decent-sized library, so chances are you can find a place to chat in peace.
• Don't go into our quiet reading room to have a cell phone conversation. It's called a quiet reading room for a reason. We keep it set apart from meetings, kids, and conversations so people who want serious quiet at the library may have it.

If you get too carried away, you may be asked to hang out in the lobby to finish your conversation. That way, you'll have an open area behind closed doors and out of the elements. We only ask that you consider other patrons, as well as library staff. We really don't want to have to come up and ask you to keep it down!

So chat away...conscienciously.

Laura
On behalf of the ACL