Lehigh Valley Live

Homeless patrons prompt Bethlehem Area Public Library's behavior policy

is a place to take your kids to story hour, pick up your favorite book or search for jobs on the Internet. As of last month, it's not a place to sleep, bathe or panhandle. The library revised its ...
Lawrence Journal-World

After fights and outbursts outside the Lawrence Public Library, leadership is working to address community safety concerns

A Lawrence Police Department vehicle sits outside the Lawrence Public Library Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. An uptick in disruptive behavior outside of the Lawrence Public Library this summer has led to ...
Northwestern Media

Oshkosh Public Library’s new patron behavior policy aims for ‘atmosphere of respect and safety,’ director says.

OSHKOSH – Changes are coming to Oshkosh Public Library. Starting Tuesday, OPL will enforce a more comprehensive patron behavior policy shaped by community and staff feedback. Approved by the Oshkosh ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Somerville to hire private security guard as library deals with dangerous, disruptive behavior

IT’S AN INTERESTING STORY. LET’S START OFF WITH THE FACT THAT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY HERE IN SOMERVILLE IS LOCATED JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL, AND OVER THE PAST WEEKS WE’VE SEEN THOSE CLOSURES.