Effective Monday, January 6, Dayton Metro Library has deemed the entirety of the Main Library, located at 215 East Third Street, Dayton, 45402, as a “Quiet Space” between the hours of 2 - 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
DML views this decision to be the best course of action due to several recent events at the Main Library involving violence. “These changes will allow us to remain open and provide services to those who wish to use the Main Library appropriately and in compliance with our Code of Conduct,” states Executive Director Jeffrey Trzeciak.
The Main Library’s “Quiet Space” policy:
- Groups of two or more are not permitted to congregate in any part of the Library.
- Group work must be conducted in a group study room. Access to group study rooms is restricted to those with a reservation, or in consultation with a Library staff member.
- Video games and other group activities are no longer available in the Teen Edge area.
- The Green Screen Room must be reserved in advance. Access will not be given unless it is booked in advance or in consultation with a Library staff member.
- Food and drink are prohibited in all public areas.
- From 2 pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday, only 10 additional individuals will be allowed in the Library every half hour unless they are attending a program, event, or meeting, or to use a specific service, such as checking out a book or picking up a hold. Staff will be present at the front entrance to assist patrons with access to the Library.
Anyone violating the new rules will be asked to leave the Library without a warning.
