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While in the library the following are prohibited:

• Attempting to take any item from the library without properly checking the item out.
• Smoking or use of tobacco products.
• Verbal or physical abuse of other patrons or staff.
• Sexual misconduct, such as exposure, offensive touching, or sexual harassment of other patrons or staff.
• Bringing in animals other than those authorized by the Arkansas State University-Newport Security Office.
• Disruptive and unsafe behavior, such as loud talking, screaming, slamming doors, running, fighting, throwing things.
• Engaging in any activity prohibited by law or any conduct that unreasonably interferes with others' use of the library.
• Failing to comply with reasonable staff requests
• For their protection and safety, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied and monitored by parent or other responsible adult.

Possible consequences for violations:

• Warning from staff.
• Staff will ask patrons to leave the library.
• Arkansas State University-Newport security will be called in to investigate the matter.