DAYTON — Dayton Metro Library has rolled out major changes at the Main Library amid recent violence.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, the library system announced the changes Monday and said they would go into effect immediately.
The restrictions will take place between 2-6 pm, Monday through Friday.
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The Main Library’s “Quiet Space” policy includes the following:
- 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 close, 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.
The library said anyone who violates these rules will be asked to leave without a warning.
News Center 7 has previously covered that on Dec. 18 a brawl broke out at the library that resulted in a large police presence and caused the library to temporarily close its doors.
Some said they have limited their time in the library due to the fights.
“We’re in and we’re out,” Alica Tims said.
Alicia and Joe Tims said this new solution might not be effective.
“I believe that what they’re doing will have some type of impact but I don’t believe it will have much impact though,” Alica said.
We will continue to follow this story.
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