• Individuals or representatives of organizations seeking signatures for petitions for ballot issues, distributing literature or leaflets, or canvassing by members of the public are only permitted outside of the Library building, on the concrete pad in the bricked area that includes the bike rack as designated on the attached drawing. Petitioners are asked, as a courtesy to Library users, to approach members of the public on their way out of the Library if possible.

• Solicitation must not interfere with entering or exiting the Library or cause a potentially hazardous situation in the parking lot. Petitioners are not allowed to block doorways, prevent patrons from getting in or out of cars, use abusive language, or behave in any way which is harassing or intimidating. Upon receiving complaints from patrons or observing problem behavior, Twinsburg Public Library supervisors will respond to the situation. Petitioners are asked to notify Library staff when they are on Library property.

• As paid representatives of the Library, TPL staff members have an obligation to maintain the political neutrality of the Library and will refrain from active or passive campaign activities while on Library premises or on Library time.

The Twinsburg Public Library has at its disposal various types of equipment that may be utilized by persons on or off the Library’s buildings and grounds. A person (‘the borrower’) wishing to utilize designated equipment must make arrangements with the Library Director or his/her designee and agrees to abide by this policy as well as other Library policies and procedures pertaining to the use of library equipment and property. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of future borrowing privileges.

Availability

• Library equipment is made available to borrowers on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Library does not guarantee the availability of any piece of Library equipment.
• Library equipment may be used or reserved for Library staff members and/or Library programs without prior notice. Library-related use of equipment takes precedence over all other uses.
• The Twinsburg Public Library reserves the right to limit the use of equipment to a certain time period or for a specified length of time.
• The Library reserves the right to limit lending of any equipment to any person at any time for any reason.

Checkout and Return

• A borrower wishing to utilize library equipment must present a library card and an Ohio Driver’s License or Ohio State ID card in order to check out the equipment. Proof of current address may be required upon checkout.
• The loan period of equipment varies depending on the equipment and needs of the library. The loan period will be specified upon checkout of the equipment.
• Equipment must be picked up and returned during the library’s normal hours of operation unless other arrangements have been made with the Library Director or his/her designee.
• The equipment must be used within the Twinsburg Public Library unless arrangements have been made with the Library Director or his/her designee.
• The borrower is responsible for checking the equipment carefully and thoroughly, as the borrower is responsible for any damages found to the equipment. The Twinsburg Public Library will not assume responsibility where the borrower has overlooked damages.
• Equipment must be returned to a Library staff member. Equipment returned using a book drop or other method may be subject to a $50 fee and will also be subject to any fees resulting from the loss, damage, or theft of the equipment before it is recovered by a Library staff member.

Responsibilities During Use 

• The borrower is responsible for notifying the Twinsburg Public Library of any equipment malfunctioning or related operational problems during the loan period of the equipment.
• The Twinsburg Public Library is not responsible for any loss of information, property, profit, or a loss of any kind resulting from the use, loss, damage, or theft of library equipment.
• The borrower agrees not the utilize library equipment for any purposes that may be considered illegal or against Library policy.

Loss, Damage, Theft, or Failure to Return

• The borrower is responsible for loss, theft or damage from any cause whatsoever while in possession of the equipment. The cost of repairs or replacement of the equipment is the sole responsibility of the borrower. The decision to repair or replace shall be determined and arranged for at the discretion of the Twinsburg Public Library.
• Fees for repair or replacement of library equipment are not limited to the cost of the physical device itself and may include any accessories, software, or value of information contained on the device.
• The borrower agrees to notify the Twinsburg Public Library immediately upon any loss, damage, or theft of Library equipment during the loan period.
• The discretion to suspend any fees resulting from the loss, damage, or theft of library equipment lies solely with the Library Director.

Recovery of Property or Fees

• Recovery of equipment or fees resulting from the use, loss, damage, theft, or failure to return equipment will include notice by telephone, letter, electronic correspondence, legal action, and/or by referral to a collection agency. Any costs incurred as a result of such actions will also become the responsibility of the borrower.
• The loss, damage, theft or failure to return equipment borrowed by employees of the Twinsburg Public Library for personal use may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• The library privileges of patrons with outstanding balances resulting from use, loss, damage, theft, or failure to return equipment will be suspended until the equipment has been returned or payment for fees has been made in full.

The Library premises are available for the use of members of the public to meet their needs in accessing information and for quiet enjoyment of Library materials and equipment. As part of its educational mission, the Library permits tutoring on the premises in accordance with this policy.

The Library does not sponsor, recommend, or assume liability or responsibility for the work and/or activities of tutors who use available Library space. All arrangements must be made between the tutor, student and parents.

Tutors are expected to observe the following guidelines when tutoring in the Library:

• Library staff is happy to assist tutors and their students, just as they assist any patron of the Library. However, the Library staff must be available to all people who come into the Library for help and should not be relied upon to deliver messages, or to find a tutor.

• Tutors are responsible for the behavior of the student during the session. It is preferred that the parent remain in the Library while a child under the age of 12 is being tutored. The Library assumes no responsibility for children left unattended. The Library’s Expected Behavior Policy applies to everyone.

• Library space is not to be used as a classroom or place of business for tutors to work from but as a safe and quiet workspace for students to receive instruction. Tutor belongings or use of space should not interfere with easy access through the Library by other Library users.

• The Adult Reading Area is a quiet area and should not be used for tutoring sessions. Teen Crossings should not be used by tutors during after-school hours, as it is a space reserved for teen study and soft conversations. Any for-profit person or group who would like to use the meeting rooms, will be charged the applicable fee for businesses.

• Conversations or instruction should not be loud enough to distract other Library users.

• Cell phone use is restricted to the lobbies and vestibules. Library phones may not be used to schedule and reschedule sessions. There is a courtesy phone available in both vestibules.

• Tables can neither be reserved, nor can the expectation be made that others will be asked to move to accommodate a tutoring session.

• Tutors and students must bring their own supplies.