10/11/2011 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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a Mashpee Public Library Meeting Room Use Policy The Mashpee Public Library maintains Meeting Room facilities, which are intended to further the Library's mission by facilitating the exchange of diverse information and ideas. PURPOSE The primary purpose of Meeting Rooms is for Library activities, including programs presented by Library staff and Trustees, the Friends of the Library, other organizations affiliated with the Library, or for Town sponsored meetings and events. When a Meeting Room is not being used for a Library or Town activity, the space will be available to the public for governmental, non- profit, civic, cultural or educational programs or meetings. Access will be provided on equal terms and with equal opportunity to outside groups, entities or persons (collectively referred to as "Library Users" or"Users") requesting use of Library facilities. The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of any Library Users, nor shall it base its determination relative to use of Library facilities upon the viewpoints of any such Library Users. POLICY • All meetings shall be open to the public. • There is no charge for Meeting Room use, and no admission fees will be charged. • Programs involving the commercial sale, advertising, promotion of products or services, regardless of purpose, are prohibited except for those expressly permitted by the Library policy which allows,upon prior approval by the Trustees, for the sale of sound recordings,videos, and books related to the programs of the performers, artists, and authors at Mashpee Public Library programs in conjunction with the event. • Only those fundraising events sponsored by the Library, Trustees of the Library, or other organizations affiliated with the Library and approved by the Trustees shall be permitted. • No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Library. • Maximum occupancy of the Event Room will be limited to: 200 total occupancy; 117 seated at tables. • Maximum occupancy of the Conference Room will be limited to 50 total occupancy; 30 seated at tables. 1