Library buildings and grounds are limited public forums for solicitation and petitioning activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, petitioning, leafleting, and campaign activities. Walkways and grounds around library buildings provide appropriate public spaces for solicitation and petitioning activities, provided the activity does not create a dangerous condition, interfere with access and use of the library for its intended purposes, or damage property. The La Crosse Public Library is authorized to make reasonable rules that are universally applicable and content- neutral concerning use of its property for these purposes.
The following activities are prohibited on Library property:
- Soliciting or petitioning activities in library spaces.
- Hindering, impeding, or blocking the passage of library patrons, employees, or visitors.
- Continuing to impose upon, follow, shout at or against, mark for approach by others, or otherwise press an issue after having been advised of the individual’s lack of interest or opposing viewpoint and desire to be left alone.
- Surrounding or making multiple approaches to a patron, employee, or visitor.
- Engaging, arguing with or otherwise opposing or inciting others exercising their rights under this policy.
- Inciting or promoting imminent acts of violence.
- Presenting, imposing, or otherwise impressing upon patrons, employees, or visitors obscene materials that would be considered generally offensive with the community.
Approved by Library Board of Trustees - January 14, 2025