In the pursuit of this objective, the library board shall consider the following to be disruptive and unacceptable behavior in the public service areas of the library:
- Sustained loud conversation, or noise, that rises above the ambient noise in the library
- Obscene or abusive language or gestures;
- Threats, abuse or physical harm to library patrons or staff;
- Blocking or in any way interfering with the free movement of any person;
- Following a person around the building or grounds, or other harassing behavior, such as staring, or other intimidating acts;
- Engaging in disorderly conduct, committing a nuisance or unreasonably disturbing and offending library users;
- Carrying weapons of any sort
- Smoking, or the use of any tobacco product;
- Consumption or exchange of alcoholic beverages
- Consumption of food, and consumption of uncovered beverages, except in designated areas
- Soliciting or selling of any kind, except for library-related fundraising events;
- Taking of surveys without approval;
- Sleeping in the library;
- Distribution of leaflets, or posting notices without authorization
- Destruction of, or damage to, or theft of library property from building or grounds;
- Removal of material from the library collection without authorization through established lending procedure;
- Bringing animals, other than service animals, into the building;
- Use of library telephones by any person other than library personnel, unless approved;
- Entry into non-public areas except by invitation or approval of library personnel.
- Failure to leave the library promptly at closing;
- Failure to respond to requests from library staff members in regard to this policy;
North Carolina laws pertaining to the Disruptive Behavior Policy: GS 14-33 Misdemeanor assaults, batteries and affrays; GS 14-76 Larceny, mutilation, or destruction of public records and papers; GS 14-127 Willful and wanton injury to real property; GS 14-132 Disorderly Conduct in and injuries to public buildings; GS 14-134 Trespass on land after being forbidden; GS 14-190.9 Indecent exposure; GS 14-204.1 Loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution offense; GS14-269 Carrying concealed weapons; GS 14-277.1 Communicating threats; GS 14-398 Theft or destruction of property of public libraries, museums, etc.; GS 153A-266 Powers and duties of trustees.