You can eat and drink in the library.
General Guidelines
- No food and/or drink near library computers
- No food and/or drink in the Special Collections Center
- Where drinks are allowed, they must be in a closed container
- Drinks and light snacks (such as those found in the library vending machines; e.g. chips, cookies, candies, etc.) may be consumed on the main (first) floor, the second floor, and the Lower Level.
- Food, such as sandwiches, salads, etc., is limited to the Main (first) and Second Floors
- Study Rooms are governed by the guidelines for the floor they are on: i.e., food only on the first and second floors; snacks on other floors; drinks in covered containers on all floors, but not in Special Collections
- Personal food deliveries may only be transacted in front of the library or in the main entryway
- If you spill a beverage or have a food-related accident, it is your responsibility to clean it up and/or tell a staff member of the spillage, etc.
- Catered food deliveries may be scheduled for large group meetings only and must have advanced approval of the Library Director
- No tobacco use (e.g. smoking, vaping, chewing, etc.) in the building
- No alcoholic beverages
The full policy is attached.