Programming
Policy
The Hinsdale Public Library presents cultural
and educational program s to serve community members and meet
their information needs. Library programs also may be used
to increase awareness of and promote the use of Library resources
and services.
PROGRAM CATEGORIES
The Library provides two types of programs: 1) Library initiated,
and 2) Library co-sponsored. "Library initiated" programs are originated,
planned, administered, funded, and publicized by the Library. "Co-sponsored" programs
are provided jointly with an organization or business ,
which may share with the Library, or assume entirely, the responsibility
for planning, administering, presenting, funding, and publicizing
the program. Co-sponsorship of a program with an organization does
not imply that the Library endorses or supports other activities
of that organization.
PROGRAM CONTENT AND PURPOSE
The Library initiates or co-sponsors programs that have an educational,
cultural and/or civic purpose that it feels will benefit Library
patrons and the community at large. The Library will neither initiate
nor co-sponsor any program that endorses a particular doctrine,
sectarian belief, or political position or candidate.
REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE
All Library programs are open to the general public. The Library
may find it necessary to restrict attendance at certain programs
or program series to Hinsdale residents and non-resident Hinsdale
Library cardholders. Program registration may be required for these
and other programs. The Library reserves the right to charge a
fee for certain programs.
MARKETING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Presenters may not require program participants to provide their
names or other personal information or to accept a business card
or any handouts. Program attendees are encouraged to inform the
Library if they feel that a presenter has been overly aggressive
in marketing a product or service to them at a program, or continues
to contact them without their permission subsequent to their attendance
at the program. While a presenter may not market merchandise during
a presentation, the Library may grant permission to have merchandise/materials
related to the program available for purchase at the conclusion
of the program.
SITUATIONS NOT COVERED
Any situation not specifically covered above will be resolved
by the Library Director.
