Programming Policy
Effective Date: September 2012
Revision Date: December 2023
Next Year of Review: 2025
Programming supports the library’s mission to stimulate imagination and inquiry. Programming provides information, invites public discussion, encourages curiosity and creativity and promotes literacy and reading. Programming promotes the library’s services and resources. This policy defines the provision of programs at the library.
- Programs are defined as any group activity offered to the public that staff coordinate, plan and/or present.
- Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program or the views expressed by presenters or participants.
- The library will:
a) offer programs for children, young adults, adults and families
b) make available a wide spectrum of opinions and viewpoints
c) select programs based on the interest and need of the community
d) use programs to both promote interest in, and the joy of, reading and to spark interest in non-library users
e) make programs available free of charge except for fundraising events to benefit the library
f) limit program attendance based on safe use of space, or sufficiency of program materials/supplies
g) utilize volunteers, if required, to ensure opportunity for all individuals to attend who are interested in attending
h) make programs open to all, based on a first come, first served basis, either with advanced registration or at the door, subject to program parameters
i) not offer programming that is purely commercial
j) regularly evaluate the planning and delivery of library programs
k) make available a process for user feedback and expressions of opinions/concerns about programs - The library may:
a) participate in cooperative programs with other agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals
b) sponsor programs in the library facility or outside of the library
c) promote programs through brochures, news releases, social media platforms and the library’s website
d) allow presenters to display products or books for purchase during the programming event subject to approval in advance from the Library Director/CEO or designate.
Related Documents
Bruce County Public Library OP – Children and Teen Services
Bruce County Public Library OP – Community Information