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    LIBRARY POLICIES

    Policies for the Emporia Public Library are reviewed at least once every three years by the Library Board. Most policies will state the year approved and may also have a revised date. Not all policies are posted on the website; however, as policies are reviewed, the library is adding them to the website (see below). 

    • Behavior and Conduct Policy (2021)

    • Capital Improvement Fund Policy (2021) ​

    • Children's Internet Protection Act Policy (2021)

    • Circulation Policy (2021)

    • Collection Development Policy (2021)

    • Confidentiality Policy (2019)

    • Distribution of Free Materials / Community Information Policy (2019)

    • Emergency Succession Policy (2020)

    • Epidemic / Pandemic Policy (2021)

    • Exhibits and Display Cases Policy (2019)

    • Gift and Memorial Policy (2020)

    • Internet and Computer Use Policy (2021)

    • Meeting Room Policy (2020)

    • Proctoring Policy (2021)

    • Public Comment Policy (2021)

    • Surplus Property Policy (2021)

    • Study Room Policy (2019)

    • Technology-Enhanced Materials Circulation Policy (2019)

    • Unattended Child Policy (2021)

    Additional Links

    American Libray Association - Library Bill of Rights
    ALA - Freedom to View Statement
    ALA - Freedom to Read Statement

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    Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    Emporia Public Library

    110 East Sixth Ave. 

    Emporia, Kansas 66801

    (620) 340-6462

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