Ardsley Public Library Policies
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For Ardsley Public Library's Safety Plan and the Infectious Disease Control Policies, click the links below.

Curbside Pickup: Still Available

​You are invited to come into the Library to pick up your holds and browse the collection. However, if you prefer, we are still offering non-contact pick up. Once you receive a call, email, or text that your items are available, please call us at 693-6636  to schedule a time to pick up your holds. We will check out the books to you and then place your material on a table  in the vestibule at your requested time.

Please return all items to our outdoor book and media drops.
Effective January 3, 2022 the Library will no longer be charging fines for overdue books!
If items are not returned, after 30 days past due they will be considered lost and you will be billed the replacement cost of the item.
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​Any fines that are from before the pandemic will stay on your card and not be removed until payment is made.

Circulation Policy

New Books
Circulation is for 14 days

Express Collection
Circulation is for 14 days; these items may not be reserved. 

All other books
Circulation is for 21 days;

Books on CD/Tape
Circulation is for 21 days.

Musical CDs:
Circulate for 7 days 

Puzzles and Toys
Circulation is for 21 days;


Playaways
Circulation is for 21 days; the overdue charge is $2.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00.

DVDs / Videos 
Circulation is for 7 days and the overdue charge is $2.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00.

Magazines
Circulation is for 7 days; the overdue charge  is 25¢ per day to a maximum of $5.00.

OVEDUES and LOST ITEMS

​​Effective January 3, 2022 the Library will no longer be charging fines for overdue books!
If items are not returned after 30 days past due they will be considered lost and you will be billed the replacement cost of the item.
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After every effort has been made to locate a lost library item, the patron to whom the missing item is checked out will be required to pay the library the replacement cost of that item. The Director may allow the patron to purchase the item independently as a replacement.

Internet Policy

The Ardsley Public Library follows the Internet Policy of the Westchester Library System (WLS), which is available on the WLS Home Page. 
In addition, by using one of the public Internet workstations at the Ardsley Public Library, you agree to the following: 
· Use the computer for educational, informational, or recreational purposes only, and not for unauthorized, illegal purposes
· The Ardsley Public Library cannot monitor individual usage or guarantee accuracy of material viewed over the Internet
· The Library staff may interrupt computer usage for any reason 
· Failure to use the Internet workstations in accordance with Library policies and procedures may result in revocation of Internet use privileges,  library privileges, and/or criminal prosecution

Code of Conduct

The Ardsley Public Library is a public institution governed by the laws of the State of New York which prohibit disorderly conduct in public places. 
The Library Board of Trustees has adopted a Code of Conduct to govern patrons' use and enjoyment of the library. 
The full text is available at the circulation desk or by request from the Director.
It is expected that all patrons and staff be considerate of others in the library and confine their use of the facilities to legitimate library purposes.

Under the CODE OF CONDUCT the following are prohibited:
· ABUSIVE OR PROFANE LANGUAGE
· DEFACEMENT OF BOOKS OR OTHER PROPERTY
· DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
· DOGS, CATS, OR OTHER ANIMALS IN THE LIBRARY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GUIDE DOGS
· FOOD OR BEVERAGES
· INAPPROPRIATE USE OF FURNISHINGS
· LOUD CONVERSATIONS OR NOISE, INCLUDING USE OF RADIOS AND CELL PHONES
· RUNNING
· SOLICITING
· SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, ROLLER BLADES, OR SCOOTERS
· SMOKING, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, USE OF DRUGS
· UNATTENDED CHILDREN
· TRESPASSING ON LIBRARY GROUNDS

The Board of Trustees of the Ardsley Public Library, in order for the library to operate and be administered in the best interests of the citizens it serves, publishes and posts these regulations, which are applicable to all patrons of the library.

I. No person shall destroy, injure, or deface books or any other property and/or materials belonging to the library or remove any furniture, fixtures, equipment, decorations, or accessories from its proper place.

II. No person may abuse or threaten other patrons or members of the staff.

III. No person while on the premises of the library shall conduct himself in a violent, riotous, or disorderly manner, or use abusive, obscene, or profane language or engage in lewd conduct or disturb any public meeting or assembly or be found under the influence of alcohol and drugs in such a condition as to threaten the safety and rights of others. 
The library premises include not only the building but also the land area surrounding it, such as the park, garden area, driveway, bridge, and parking lot.

IV. No person shall smoke on the library premises or consume food or drink in the public areas of the library building.

V. No person while on the premises of the library shall engage in loud or disruptive conversation or conduct or harassment or unruly behavior which inhibits the use of the library by others, nor shall any person refuse to obey the reasonable requests of 
a staff member to desist in such behavior. No person may play a radio without using earphones. If sound is still heard, despite the use of earphones, the patron must turn off the radio.

VI. No person while in the library building shall attempt to obtain signatures to a petition or conduct surveys or distribute printed material without the express permission of the Director or his/her designee. No posters or flyers may be posted without the express permission of the Director or his/her designee. Solicitations for charitable, religious, or other purposes or selling tickets, magazines, or merchandise of any kind are prohibited on library premises, except for fund-raising activities conducted by the library or by the Friends of the Ardsley Public Library.

VII. No person shall bring animals into the building except guide dogs, dogs used by law enforcement agencies, or any animals used in library programs.

VIII. No person shall leave children under the age of 12 unattended for any extended period of time on library premises. The library is not a baby-sitting service. Parents or caregivers are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

IX. Roller skates, skateboards, roller blades, and scooters are not permitted in the library or on library premises.

Librarians and library staff on duty are authorized to ask persons who violate these rules to leave the library and library grounds immediately. Repeated violations of these rules may result in such violator being denied access to the library. Any person who is denied access to the library for a period in excess of one week may appeal, in writing, to:

Board of Trustees
c/o Ardsley Public Library
9 American Legion Drive
Ardsley, NY 10502