1. Quiet and consideration

• Please be quiet and considerate.
• Loud conversations, phone calls or disturbing others are to be avoided.
• Please set mobile phones to silent.

2. Getting on with one another

• We set store by treating one another respectfully and politely.
• Aggressive, insulting or harassing behaviour will not be tolerated.

3. Items and equipment

• Treat items, furniture and technical equipment with care.
• Please report damage at once.
• Items may only be borrowed with a valid library card.

4. Eating and drinking

• Drinks brought in from outside may not be consumed in the rooms.
• Eating is not allowed in the rooms.

5. Cleanliness

• Please keep the rooms clean and leave your place as tidy as you found
  it.

6. Photography, video and sound recording

• Recordings are permitted only with the prior consent of the library management.

7. Animals

• Animals may not be brought into the library. Exception: assistance dogs.

8. Children

• Children are welcome, but remain the responsibility of their parents or the adults with them.

9. Bags and coats

• We accept no liability for coats and personal belongings.
• Please carry large bags or rucksacks closed.

10. IT and internet use

• Public PCs, tablets, the wi-fi and so on may only be used in accordance with the applicable terms of use.
• Illegal content, or content harmful to young people, is prohibited.

11. Alcohol, drugs, smoking

• People under the influence of alcohol may be refused entry.
• Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all rooms. This also applies around the library within a radius of 10 m.
• Possessing or taking drugs leads to immediate removal from the premises.

12. Safety

• Please keep emergency exits clear.
• Instructions from staff must always be followed.

13. Theft and misuse

• Theft and deliberate damage lead to immediate removal from the premises and, where appropriate, to a report to the police.
• Attempted fraud (manipulating RFID tags, for instance) likewise leads to action being taken.

14. Right of the house and exclusion

• The library staff exercise the right of the house.
• Where these rules are breached, people may be removed from the premises, devices blocked and bans imposed.

These rules serve the safety and the pleasant company of all visitors. Thank you for your understanding!

As at: November 2025