Bulletin Board Policy
Purpose
The Alton Public Library provides bulletin board space to inform the public about community events, services, and resources. This policy establishes guidelines for the use of the library bulletin board to ensure fair, safe, and orderly posting of materials. The library’s acceptance of material does not imply endorsement of a group or organization its policies or beliefs.
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Eligibility
•    Bulletin board space is available to government, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and library-supported programs. This is to promote awareness of services and events of interest. Anything wished to be posted to the bulletin board must be presented to library staff for approval. 
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Posting Guidelines
1.    Content
•    Materials must be related to educational, cultural, informational, or community events and programs.
•    Materials may not be offensive, discriminatory, or in violation of local, state, or federal law.
•    The library reserves the right to reject or remove postings that do not comply with this policy.
2.    Format
•    Notices must be neat, legible, and professionally presented.
3.    Duration
•    Postings may remain up for 30 days, and then will be evaluated for relevancy.
•    Materials may be removed earlier if space is needed or if the posting becomes outdated.
4.    Placement
•    Materials must be posted in designated bulletin board areas only.
•    Items may not be taped, tacked, or attached to walls, doors, or furniture outside of the bulletin board.
5.    Responsibility
•    The library is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen postings.
•    Once the notices are removed, they are discarded.
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Library Discretion
The Library Director reserves the right to remove any postings at any time for reasons including but not limited to:
•    Violations of this policy
•    Offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content
•    Outdated or irrelevant information
•    Space management and equitable access for other community postings
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Enforcement
Failure to follow this policy may result in denial of future posting privileges. The library staff have the authority to remove any posting that does not comply with these guidelines.
(Adopted November 2025)