Bulletin Board, Counter Surfaces and Similar Materials Policy

1. The library has one Bulletin Board and one section of the Circulation desk designated to distribute informational materials. Both areas are divided into Library and Community sections.

2.  The Community section is to be used for the display/distribution of recreational, educational and cultural events taking place in Schiller Park, Leyden Township, Chicago and surrounding areas. Priority will be given to the above communities based on the stated order.

3. All materials requested to be distributed/posted must be approved by the "Librarian in Charge". If not, it will be removed.

4. The Community areas have limited space; therefore, large displays may not be posted. The Library recommends the largest poster to be poster board size (16"x 20").

5. The library is not responsible for deteriorated or defaced items. These items will be removed even if the advertised event has not occurred.

6. No organization or individual will be permitted to display/distribute any materials which advocate the election of or defeat of a candidate for public office, or which advocate an affirmative or negative opinion for or against any political, legislative or judicial issue. No petitions of any type are permitted.

7. Bulletins/Materials shall not be used to market wares or commercial services of any kind.

8. All material will be dated and removed after the expiration date. The Library reserves the right to remove any material before said date. Any material which has an indefinite time period will be removed within three months.

9. Bulletins/Materials do not necessarily express the opinion of the Library, Trustees or Staff.

10. The Library Reserves the right to use the entire bulletin board and/or display area without notice and to discard all community materials.

11. All items must be initialed and dated as approved by the "Librarian in Charge" prior to being posted/displayed.