The Tolono Public Library recognizes that the use of alcohol and non-medical use of controlled substances is both hazardous and is often illegal, and the irresponsible use by patrons is detrimental to the Library environment. The illicit manufacture, use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances, look-alike drugs, drug paraphernalia, and its derivatives as defined by Illinois and federal statute, at any time, is not permitted at any library location.
“Library location” means in any library building, on any library premises, in any library-owned vehicle, or at any library-sponsored activity where patrons are engaged in activities under the jurisdiction of the library.
A patron who violates the terms of this policy may be expelled from the library location involved or any library location at the discretion of the Library, and library use privileges may be suspended for a specified period of time. The Library may, in its discretion, refer incidents to appropriate legal authority for prosecution when this policy is violated. Sanctions against patrons shall be in accordance with prescribed library regulations and procedures.
The Library shall obtain and make available materials from local, system, state, and national anti-drug and alcohol abuse organizations and, where appropriate, enlist the aid of community and state organizations with drug and alcohol information and rehabilitation programs to provide information to its patrons.
Revised 01/2023