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Library Trustees Unanimously Approve Updated Behavior Policy

Northfield library board unanimously approves updated behavior policy for patron conduct standards. The six-member Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved a revised Behavior Policy for Dickinson Memorial Library establishing rules that prohibit disruptive behavior, smoking, vaping, and

Board of Library Trustees · Meeting of January 6, 2026

Northfield library board unanimously approves updated behavior policy for patron conduct standards. The six-member Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved a revised Behavior Policy for Dickinson Memorial Library establishing rules that prohibit disruptive behavior, smoking, vaping, and weapons, and require children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult. The policy also regulates food and beverage consumption in the library.

In related business, the board scheduled a carpet replacement project for late February estimated at 7,173.75 dollars, funded through library trust accounts and State Aid.

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Source: the Board of Library Trustees meeting of January 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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