Fayetteville Public Library Board Of Trustees — Fayetteville, AR
Date: 2026-06-15
Time: 16:00

Board of Trustees
 June 15, 2026 4 pm
 AGENDA
 Regular Meeting – Walker Room

Sallie Overbey, President Apr 2028 Rob Qualls Apr 2031
Stan Rodgers, Vice-President Apr 2027 Bret Park Apr 2028
Amy Wilbourn, Treasurer Apr 2027 Carla Davis Apr 2030
 Hope Bradberry Apr 2029


Our mission is to strengthen our community and empower our citizens through free and public
access to knowledge.

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Minutes - approve minutes from April 20, 2026: pages 1-3
IV. Reports
 A. Key Upcoming Events: page 4
 B. Mission Moment
 C. Library Administration
 1. Management Reports
 a. Performance Measures: pages 5-6
 b. Strategic Plan progress: pages 7-10
 2. Financial reports: pages 11-20
 3. Informational
 a. SRC Kickoff
 b. Legislation updates
 c. Strategic project updates
 d. State aid for public libraries requirements
 e. AI Committee updates
 f. 2026 Blair Distinguished Author
 g. Welcome Desk update
 h. CFI offices update
 i. Bee updates
 j. Budget timeline update
 k. LifeWorks update: pages 21-22
 l. HCM software: pages 23-37
 m. Policy changes: pages 38-40
 n. HR Report
 D. Media Update
 E. Fayetteville Public Library Foundation monthly report: pages 47-49
 F. Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library
V. New business
 A. Discussion items
 1. Report from the Nominating Committee: page 50
 2. Budget adjustment for grants: pages 51-53
 3. Budget adjustment for HVAC: pages 54-56
VI. Public Comment
Adjournment
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 Key Upcoming Events

WIld for Wednesday series WordPlay: Memoir Writing Workshop –
Wednesdays in June & July, 1:30pm Uncover YOUR Story (Completed Grades 5–11)
 Tuesdays in July, 2:30pm
We will have a different family-friendly performer each
week who will bring a mix of magic, music, theatre, and This month-long writing workshop will help students
fun all summer long! Performances are in our Event write a memoir, focusing on aspects like journaling and
Center and large groups are encouraged to attend. creative ways to share their unique story. At the end of the
 workshop, participants will be invited to publish some of
 their work in a literary zine!
Summer Art Workshops
(Completed Grades K–4)
Monday, June 15 & 29, 1–3pm (drop-in) Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab
Thursday, June 25, 1–3pm (drop-in) Monday, July 6, 1–3pm (drop-in)
Monday, July 27, 1–3pm (drop-in)
 The Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab will transform the
Kids can drop in and work on themed crafts like pasta library’s Craft Room into a pop-up art studio! Teaching
paleontology, dino art stations, and more! Check our artists will guide hands-on creative activities inspired by
events calendar to see each workshop’s theme. Supplies the museum’s current exhibitions.
will be provided and adult supervision is required.

 Speed Friending
LGBTQ+ Resource Fair Tuesday, July 16, 6pm
Saturday, June 20, 1–4pm (drop-in)
 New to the area or looking to make new connections? Join
Connect with local organizations providing services us for a fun, low-pressure way to meet new people! We’ll
and resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Meet groups provide conversation starters to keep things flowing.
offering health services, crisis support, social activities,
advocacy, and more
 Adaptive Sports Field Day
 Saturday, July 25, 2–4pm (drop-in)
Mountain Street Stage series
Sunday, June 21, 2pm This will be a hands-on opportunity for people to learn
Sunday, July 12 & 19, 2pm about adaptive sports and opportunities for people with
 physical disabilities to stay active and have fun. Ozark
Enjoy live music at the library! This summer’s series will Adaptive Sports Association will bring adaptive sports
include a musical performance from Sean Gaskell and equipment for attendees to try out, including sports
his West African kora (a 21 string harp), virtuoso guitar wheelchairs and adaptive bikes.
masterpieces and more from Rupert Wates, and local
alternative musicians Peyton Rosell and Tiesha.




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• Fayetteville
 Public Library
 Strategic Plan Progress Report
 April - May 2026

Purpose: We inspire imagination and foster learning.
I. Programs & Services: We offer inspiring and relevant programs and services that engage the
 community's curiosity, provide opportunities for education and self-improvement, and serve as the
 gateway to the library by addressing the diverse needs and interests of our community.
 a. Programs
 i. Continued six weekly story times through mid-May with 80+ people in attendance.
 ii. Held several Super Saturdays, including "Kids Jazz," "Arts Live Theatre," "Artsy Craftsy,"
 "Fandom Day," "Marshall Mitchell's Music," "The Kinders," a Hip Hop Showcase with the
 Walton Arts Center and "Instrument Petting Zoo." Total attendance across these events was
 765.
 iii. Hosted Youth Artosphere events with the Walton Arts Center such as four performances
 of "The Boy and the Ball," an after-school workshop with Wild Birds Unlimited, and the
 Instrument Petting Zoo event.
 iv. Included self-directed youth events Black-Out poetry with 55 participants and 120 letters
 from Mr. Mouse.
 v. Prepared for Summer Reading Club, summer events and the Summer Reading Kickoff. This
 included setting up the I-Spy window and hanging summer decorations.
 vi. Provided teen events: "Teen Cuisine," "Dungeons and Dragons," "WordPlay Writers' Club,"
 7-Up orientations for summer, Math Club, an interactive teen movie, and the Teen Advisory
 Board with its end of year party.
 vii. Hosted the Summer Reading Kickoff on May 30th . There was a total attendance of 3,000+.
 This event included a LEGO display, bubble performer, free food, bounce houses, glitter
 tattoos, characters, helmet giveaway, and a dino-disco room, among other things.
 viii. Led six monthly book clubs, including one off-site at Flyway Brewing.
 ix. Hosted Fayetteville Adult Education ESL classes six times each week through April and the
 first week of May. Weekly Citzenship Classes are hosted by the Fayetteville Adult Education
 and GED Classes in Spanish are offered weekly through ALCANCE.
 x. Provided free movement and mindfulness classes by hosting the weekly programs "Yoga
 @ FPL," "Yoga Flow with Trailside Graduates" and "Mindfulness Meditation classes." Monthly
 events such as "VariYoga Zen with Jen" and "Explorative Dance." FPL also hosted "Qigong -
 Through the Seasons" and "Two-Steppin' Crash Course with Jumpsuit Jamey."
 xi. Supplied information though informational programs such as "Food as Medicine,"
 "Embrace the Journey - What Is an End-of-Life Doula & When Might I Need One," "Women's
 Reproductive & Sexual Health Talks - Contraception, PMDD, STI" and "Endometriosis, PCOS,
 Painful Intercourse," "Insights from Psychological Science - How Stress Shapes Decisions
 and Making Sense of Depression," "Moment of Witness - Commemorating the Holocaust,"
 "Considering Home Ownership and Banking Basics- Financial Education with Arvest Bank,"
 "Ruins of Fayetteville - April 18, 1880 Tornado & April 23, 1880 Post Office Fire," "Earth Day

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 Environmental Q&A," "Seed Swap," "Chai Time with Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation - Al: The
 Good, The Bad and Us," "ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification," "Find It, Fund It
 for Nonprofits," and "From War to Remembrance - Hope, Humanity, and a War Hero's
 Legacy."
 xii. Welcomed several authors: D. L. Williams discussed his book Carousel Grift. "Kai Coggin,
 Inaugural Hot Springs Poet Laureate - In Celebration of National Poetry Month,"
 "Photopoetography with David Jennings - The Art of Pairing Photography & Poems,"
 Distinguished Reader S. G. Jones in partnership with the University of Arkansas program for
 Creative Writing, and C. Gary discussed her book, Time and Other Solvents.
 xiii. Hosted FPL's first Writers Weekend, which was very successful; there were 9 different
 workshops with 100 total attendees on Saturday April 18th . An Open Mic and Blackout Poetry
 Workshop were held on Sunday.
 xiv. Art and entertainment programs included "Museum at the Library's Art Prints by Maurice
 Delavier," "Art Supply Swap," "Sketching Club with Artist Laura Ramirez," "Access Art - A
 Touchable Art Exhibition for Individuals With & Without Vision Loss," "Pointillism - Paining
 with Dots," "DIV Book Journals," "Paper Bead Making," "Artist Talk: NWA Ballet Theatre - The
 Princess and the Pea," "Sewing Class: Maypole Bag," "Motherhood & Poetry Workshop,"
 "Opera in the Ozarks - Season Preview," "Puzzle Swap," "Kiss the Ground Film Screening,"
 "SoNA Beyond: Transcending Words," "Film Screening - God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines,"
 "K-pop Music Bingo," "Board Game Exchange," "SoNA Beyond: Tone Painting," "Conquer the
 Kitchen: Cooking En Papillote," "Reconquiesta La Cocina: Enfrijoladas," "Conquer the
 Kitchen: Charcuterie Boards," and "Bad Art Night: Ruined Masterpiece."
 xv. Genealogy programs included weekly "Volunteer Genealogy Assistance with DAR
 Members," "Genealogy Writing Workshop - Monthly Writing & Critique Group," "Break Down
 Genealogy Brick Walls" and "Tales & Traditions."
II. Collections: We will build and support collections that inspire the community with the resources they
 need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.
 a. Satisfy your curiosity
 i. Created new pathfinders for Men's Health, USA 250th Birthday, Dino-mite Fiction, Decoding
 Dinosaurs and updated Science Fiction, Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors,
 Constitution Week, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming resources and Psychological
 Thrillers.
 ii. Working on a "Classics" infusion project for Fiction.
Ill. Access: We will build and expand the ease and convenience of the library experience through virtual
 and physical reach to all in the community, reflecting the FPL welcoming, convening and destination
 culture.
 a. Outreach partnerships
 i. Hosted Spring Block Parties with FPL on Wheels, serving Grandview Apartments,
 Washington Plaza Apartments, and the Betty Jo neighborhood. Staff reached 315
 community members, issued 20 new library cards, provided 300 meals, and checked out 54
 materials.
 ii. Attended Asbell Elementary's summer bash to promote the Summer Reading Club Kickoff
 and summer programs. Interacted with 216 attendees and issued 6 library cards.
 iii. Attended Economic Opportunity Agency's Community Resource Fair at the Tyson
 Complex in Springdale, interacting with 108 attendees and issued 10 library cards.
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 Fayetteville Public Library
 CY 2026 Monthly Financial Update
 Month Ending May 31, 2026
 (Preliminary: Subject to Audit)


Key Financial Snapshot
 Year-to-Date Budget Status
 Revenue (Unrestricted) $4,061,889 $10,415,091 (annual) Below plan
 Property Tax $3,005,879 $7,117,664 (annual) Above YTD budget
 Expenditures (Unrestricted) $4,132,149 $5,084,876 (YTD) Below plan

Where We Stand
The library's finances continue to track as expected.

Spending remains below the planned pace, while reported revenue is below budget. The revenue budget includes prior-
year funds approved for use and in-kind support that do not represent current-year revenue. Excluding those items,
current-year revenue is ahead of plan. At this time, nothing changes our expectations for the year.

Revenue
Year-to-date unrestricted revenue totals $4.1 million compared with a year-to-date budget of $4.6 million.

Property tax revenue, the library's largest revenue source, continues to perform well and is above budget year to date,
with $3.0 million received compared with $2.8 million planned.

The 2026 unrestricted revenue budget includes $764,000 of prior-year funds approved for use by the Board and $32,861
in in-kind support from the Foundation. These amounts are included in the budget but do not represent new cash
revenue received in 2026. Excluding those items, current-year revenue is ahead of plan.

Expenditures
Year-to-date unrestricted expenditures total $4.1 million compared with a year-to-date budget of $5.0 million, which is
below plan.

Staff pay and benefits remain aligned with the approved staffing plan.

Looking ahead
The City reduced the planned technology funding for the Library this year. These funds are typically used for equipment
refreshes, such as laptop upgrades, so there is no impact on current operations. We understand this funding is unlikely
to be restored next year, and we will factor that into future budget planning.




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 Budget to Actual
 Excludes transfers, investment earnings, & use of reserves
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
 3,623,639 3,880,002 4,741,611 4,013,709
 $0
 Revenue Expenditures

 YTD Budget Actual




 Operating Revenue vs. Operating Expenses
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
 $0
 May '25 Jun '25 Jul '25 Aug '25 Sep '25 Oct '25 Nov '25 Dec '25 Jan '26 Feb '26 Mar '26 Apr '26 May '26

 Operating Revenue Operating Expenses




 Property Tax Revenue: 5-Year Trend
  2,500,000
  2,000,000
  1,500,000
  1,000,000
 500,000
 -
 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
 2022 172,245 109,149 31,826 278,545 1,494,8 167,110 129,381 102,381 125,610 457,275 1,521,0 680,634
 2023 224,095 39,967 38,023 234,450 1,753,6 126,104 111,861 115,608 123,611 469,308 1,751,6 1,199,2
 2024 321,770 13,552 12,186 129,384 1,828,8 318,454 163,559 128,815 146,921 667,315 1,867,6 345,698
 2025 357,073 28,815 24,315 208,369 2,144,6 177,581 209,189 108,675 149,221 751,769 2,071,6 386,042
 2026 399,898 24,893 21,093 232,768 2,329,8




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 Library Operations
 Fayetteville Public Library
 Budget to Actual (Unrestricted)
 As of May 31, 2026

Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 Year Ending Year To Date Period Ending Month Ending
 12/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET
 IN-YEAR BUDGET REMAINING
 Adopted Budget ADJ Amended Budget YTD Budget YTD ACTUAL ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET % Used/Rec'd


  Revenue

 Local Tax Support
 4882 - Ext. Transfer from Washington Co. - 7,117,664.00 0.00 7,117,664.00 2,764,173.00 3,008,478.60 2,329,826.17 0.00 4,109,185 42.3 %
 Property Tax Rev.
 Local Tax Support 7,117,664.00 0.00 7,117,664.00 2,764,173.00 3,008,478.60 2,329,826.17 0.00 4,109,185 42.3 %

 City of Fayetteville Transfers
 4880 - Ext. Transfer from City - Operations 1,812,401.00 0.00 1,812,401.00 755,170.00 755,167.10 151,033.42 0.00 1,057,234 41.7 %
 City of Fayetteville Transfers 1,812,401.00 0.00 1,812,401.00 755,170.00 755,167.10 151,033.42 0.00 1,057,234 41.7 %

 State Aid & Grant Revenue
 4010 - State Library Turnback 135,000.00 0.00 135,000.00 33,750.00 38,033.00 0.00 0.00 96,967 28.2 %
 State Aid & Grant Revenue 135,000.00 0.00 135,000.00 33,750.00 38,033.00 0.00 0.00 96,967 28.2 %

 Charges for Services
 4201 - Lease Income 50,400.00 22,000.00 72,400.00 31,000.00 31,000.00 5,200.00 0.00 41,400 42.8 %
 4202 - Rental Income 22,000.00 (22,000.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.0 %
 4203 - Nontaxable Rental Fees 41,200.00 0.00 41,200.00 12,618.00 9,810.00 1,070.00 0.00 31,390 23.8 %
 4205 - Copier & Printer Income 6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 2,566.00 7,545.41 353.31 0.00 (1,545) 125.8 %
 4220 - Merchandise Sales 800.00 0.00 800.00 339.00 103.00 0.00 0.00 697 12.9 %
 4225 - Taxable Merchandise Sales 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 476.25 79.26 0.00 (476) 0.0 %
 4240 - Discounts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (140.00) 0.00 0.00 140 0.0 %
 4302 - Fees 70,000.00 0.00 70,000.00 24,023.00 28,828.77 7,391.46 0.00 41,171 41.2 %
 4995 - Cash Over and Short 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (64.99) 0.25 0.00 65 0.0 %
 Charges for Services 190,400.00 0.00 190,400.00 70,546.00 77,558.44 14,094.28 0.00 112,842 40.7 %

 Contributions & Donations
 4650 - Contributions - Undesignated 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 539.35 110.03 0.00 (539) 0.0 %
 Contributions & Donations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 539.35 110.03 0.00 (539) 0.0 %

 Miscellaneous Revenue
 4992 - Misc. Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 225.32 4.56 0.00 (225) 0.0 %
 Miscellaneous Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 225.32 4.56 0.00 (225) 0.0 %

 Transfers In
 6010 - Int. Transfer In 270,000.00 0.00 270,000.00 170,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 220,000 18.5 %

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 Library Operations
 Fayetteville Public Library
 Budget to Actual (Unrestricted)
 As of May 31, 2026

Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 Year Ending Year To Date Period Ending Month Ending
 12/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET
 IN-YEAR BUDGET REMAINING
 Adopted Budget ADJ Amended Budget YTD Budget YTD ACTUAL ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET % Used/Rec'd
 4899 - Ext. Transfer In 125,626.00 0.00 125,626.00 62,813.00 99,310.00 0.00 0.00 26,316 79.1 %


 Transfers In 395,626.00 0.00 395,626.00 232,813.00 149,310.00 0.00 0.00 246,316 37.7 %

 Investment Earnings
 Investment Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22,576.90 4,122.57 0.00 (22,577) 0.0 %
 Total Investment Earnings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22,576.90 4,122.57 0.00 (22,577) 0.0 %
 Use of Reserves 0.00 764,000.00 764,000.00 764,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 764,000 0.0 %
  Total Revenue 9,651,091.00 764,000.00 10,415,091.00 4,620,452.00 4,051,888.71 2,499,191.03 0.00 6,363,202 38.9 %


  Expenditures

 Personnel Services

 Salary & Wages
 5100 - Salaries 2,509,933.00 0.00 2,509,933.00 1,031,456.00 1,060,450.98 205,984.71 0.00 1,449,482 42.3 %
 5102 - Hourly Wages 2,645,836.00 0.00 2,645,836.00 1,087,302.00 858,088.93 178,826.04 0.00 1,787,747 32.4 %
 5103 - Overtime 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14,064.79 3,480.82 0.00 (14,065) 0.0 %
 5105 - Vacation Pay 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 99,721.62 33,082.97 0.00 (99,722) 0.0 %
 5106 - Sick Pay 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 49,775.68 13,402.31 0.00 (49,776) 0.0 %
 5112 - Holiday Pay 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,759.58 2,014.96 0.00 (60,760) 0.0 %
 5113 - Social Security Taxes 394,419.00 0.00 394,419.00 162,084.00 155,708.88 31,681.89 0.00 238,710 39.5 %
 5115 - Unemployment 7,264.00 0.00 7,264.00 7,264.00 3,105.75 154.95 0.00 4,158 42.8 %
 5116 - Workers Compensation 45,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 26,501.32 0.00 0.00 18,499 58.9 %
 Total Salary & Wages 5,602,452.00 0.00 5,602,452.00 2,333,106.00 2,328,177.53 468,628.65 0.00 3,274,274 41.6 %

 Employee Benefits
 5110 - Salary Contingency 115,522.00 0.00 115,522.00 14,441.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 115,522 0.0 %
 5120 - Health Insurance 454,174.00 0.00 454,174.00 189,245.00 164,490.39 32,987.39 0.00 289,684 36.2 %
 5121 - Health Savings Account 85,335.00 0.00 85,335.00 35,565.00 31,535.85 6,332.25 0.00 53,799 37.0 %
 5122 - Life Insurance 18,497.00 0.00 18,497.00 7,610.00 7,408.24 1,524.41 0.00 11,089 40.1 %
 5135 - Retirement Saving Plan 433,133.00 0.00 433,133.00 177,997.00 169,142.64 34,811.92 0.00 263,990 39.1 %
 Employee Benefits 1,106,661.00 0.00 1,106,661.00 424,858.00 372,577.12 75,655.97 0.00 734,084 33.7 %
 Total Personnel Services 6,709,113.00 0.00 6,709,113.00 2,757,964.00 2,700,754.65 544,284.62 0.00 4,008,358 40.3 %



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 Library Operations
 Fayetteville Public Library
 Budget to Actual (Unrestricted)
 As of May 31, 2026

Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 Year Ending Year To Date Period Ending Month Ending
 12/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET
 IN-YEAR BUDGET REMAINING
 Adopted Budget ADJ Amended Budget YTD Budget YTD ACTUAL ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET % Used/Rec'd
 Materials & Supplies
 5200 - Office Supplies & Printing 89,986.00 0.00 89,986.00 44,837.00 23,467.41 4,967.36 0.00 66,519 26.1 %
 5201 - Small Tools & Equipment 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 11,100.00 2,485.32 964.70 0.00 22,515 9.9 %
 5203 - Medical Supplies 2,025.00 0.00 2,025.00 1,300.00 14.26 0.00 0.00 2,011 0.7 %
 5210 - Food & Catering for Events 5,350.00 0.00 5,350.00 1,019.00 1,059.30 762.08 0.00 4,291 19.8 %
 5218 - Cleaning Supplies 60,050.00 0.00 60,050.00 25,000.00 27,984.48 2,386.42 0.00 32,066 46.6 %
 5220 - Tech Supplies 21,700.00 0.00 21,700.00 9,000.00 11,732.74 1,323.80 0.00 9,967 54.1 %
 5224 - Landscape Materials 11,400.00 0.00 11,400.00 4,800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,400 0.0 %
 5226 - Merchandise for Resale 1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 1,200.00 1,426.75 0.00 0.00 (127) 109.8 %
 5230 - Computer Hardware Supplies 53,000.00 0.00 53,000.00 21,250.00 28,306.42 8,303.60 0.00 24,694 53.4 %
 5235 - Signage 6,805.00 0.00 6,805.00 3,020.00 7,607.61 249.18 0.00 (803) 111.8 %
 5250 - On-line Database 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 (500) 150.0 %
 5251 - Programming Materials & Supplies 88,872.00 0.00 88,872.00 55,152.00 48,026.19 13,245.64 0.00 40,846 54.0 %
 5252 - Repair Parts & Damaged Repairs 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 600.00 239.66 0.00 0.00 1,260 16.0 %
 5255 - Circulating Equipment 200.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 228.58 36.96 0.00 (29) 114.3 %
 5260 - Print Books 33,750.00 0.00 33,750.00 14,062.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33,750 0.0 %
 5265 - E-Book 63,360.00 44,000.00 107,360.00 26,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 107,360 0.0 %
 5900 - Miscellaneous Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 119.90 (24.90) 0.00 (120) 0.0 %
 Materials & Supplies 465,298.00 44,000.00 509,298.00 219,740.00 154,198.62 32,214.84 0.00 355,099 30.3 %

 Services & Charges

 5301 - Advertisement 10,191.00 0.00 10,191.00 4,530.00 5,843.17 1,089.00 0.00 4,348 57.3 %
 5303 - Subscriptions, Publications and Dues 107,476.00 (50,000.00) 57,476.00 45,221.00 25,315.81 3,471.52 0.00 32,160 44.0 %
 5304 - Licenses & Permits 600.00 0.00 600.00 600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 600 0.0 %
 5305 - Postage 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 8,331.00 72.42 0.00 0.00 19,928 0.4 %
 5350 - Programming Services 172,170.00 0.00 172,170.00 144,020.00 33,999.90 9,761.29 0.00 138,170 19.7 %
 5358 - Hospitality 1,400.00 0.00 1,400.00 500.00 277.79 277.79 0.00 1,122 19.8 %
 5360 - Mileage Reimbursement 5,692.00 0.00 5,692.00 2,292.00 100.27 0.00 0.00 5,592 1.8 %
 5361 - Training & Development 70,911.00 0.00 70,911.00 28,142.00 22,631.42 337.11 0.00 48,280 31.9 %
 5362 - Travel 71,904.00 0.00 71,904.00 36,675.00 26,842.59 4,770.25 0.00 45,061 37.3 %
 5375 - Employee Recognition 37,842.00 0.00 37,842.00 8,925.00 9,041.34 2,572.19 0.00 28,801 23.9 %
 5385 - Board & Volunteer Recognition 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 500.00 654.71 0.00 0.00 3,345 16.4 %
 5390 - Uniform Expense 14,400.00 0.00 14,400.00 6,000.00 7,316.93 1,017.11 0.00 7,083 50.8 %
 5424 - Equipment Lease/Rental 7,000.00 0.00 7,000.00 2,081.00 2,958.72 985.89 0.00 4,041 42.3 %
 5421 - Insurance - Building 200,000.00 (6,800.00) 193,200.00 193,200.00 135,242.41 0.00 0.00 57,958 70.0 %
 5422 - Insurance - Liability 17,810.00 0.00 17,810.00 710.00 3,154.25 0.00 0.00 14,656 17.7 %
 5423 - Other Rental 19,200.00 0.00 19,200.00 8,000.00 13,201.15 2,145.00 0.00 5,999 68.8 %

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 Library Operations
 Fayetteville Public Library
 Budget to Actual (Unrestricted)
 As of May 31, 2026

Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 Year Ending Year To Date Period Ending Month Ending
 12/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET
 IN-YEAR BUDGET REMAINING
 Adopted Budget ADJ Amended Budget YTD Budget YTD ACTUAL ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET % Used/Rec'd
 5394 - Admin & Management Fees 32,000.00 0.00 32,000.00 8,000.00 14,772.11 7,520.99 0.00 17,228 46.2 %
 5395 - Bank Service Charges 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 10,420.00 10,515.20 1,926.58 0.00 14,485 42.1 %
 5500 - Property Tax Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 906.63 0.00 0.00 (907) 0.0 %
 5905 - Operating Contingency 70,000.00 49,100.00 119,100.00 150,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 119,100 0.0 %
 Total Services & Charges 887,596.00 (7,700.00) 879,896.00 658,147.00 312,846.82 35,874.72 0.00 567,049 35.6 %

 5340 - Audit 56,000.00 0.00 56,000.00 50,815.00 34,000.00 12,000.00 19,000.00 3,000 94.6 %
 5341 - Legal 17,550.00 0.00 17,550.00 7,313.00 9,097.50 0.00 0.00 8,453 51.8 %
 5344 - Contract Services 398,250.00 134,137.00 532,387.00 372,632.00 109,944.77 42,164.51 125,116.27 297,326 44.2 %
 Purchased Professional and Technical Ser- 471,800.00 134,137.00 605,937.00 430,760.00 153,042.27 54,164.51 144,116.27 308,778 49.0 %
 vices

 5310 - Telecommunications 36,360.00 0.00 36,360.00 15,150.00 9,974.97 830.63 0.00 26,385 27.4 %
 5312 - Natural Gas 35,000.00 0.00 35,000.00 23,500.00 27,989.56 1,345.31 0.00 7,010 80.0 %
 5314 - Electricity 286,000.00 0.00 286,000.00 106,000.00 83,222.78 18,441.86 0.00 202,777 29.1 %
 5316 - Municipal Water 27,600.00 0.00 27,600.00 11,500.00 9,092.98 1,852.50 0.00 18,507 32.9 %
 Utilities 384,960.00 0.00 384,960.00 156,150.00 130,280.29 22,470.30 0.00 254,680 33.8 %
 Services & Charges 1,744,356.00 126,437.00 1,870,793.00 1,245,057.00 596,169.38 112,509.53 144,116.27 1,130,507 39.6 %

 Maintenance
 5401 - Building Maintenance 63,600.00 0.00 63,600.00 26,500.00 37,189.58 5,213.01 0.00 26,410 58.5 %
 5405 - Landscape Maintenance 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 4,500.00 225.00 0.00 0.00 9,775 2.2 %
 5410 - Equipment Maintenance 66,778.00 0.00 66,778.00 49,139.00 25,696.78 5,289.55 0.00 41,081 38.5 %
 Maintenance 140,378.00 0.00 140,378.00 80,139.00 63,111.36 10,502.56 0.00 77,267 45.0 %

 Transfers Out
 6020 - Int. Transfer Out 0.00 577,730.00 577,730.00 288,865.00 288,865.00 288,865.00 0.00 288,865 50.0 %
 Transfers Out 0.00 577,730.00 577,730.00 288,865.00 288,865.00 288,865.00 0.00 288,865 50.0 %

 Capital Outlay 587,047.00 15,833.00 602,880.00 438,711.00 329,049.57 30,897.41 26,308.68 247,522 58.9 %
  Total Expenditures 9,646,192.00 764,000.00 10,410,192.00 5,030,476.00 4,132,148.58 1,019,273.96 170,424.95 6,107,618 41.3 %


  Change in Net Assets 4,899.00 0.00 4,899.00 (410,024.00) (80,259.87) 1,479,917.07 (170,424.95) 255,584 (5,117.1) %




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 Summarized Budget to Actual
 As of May 31, 2026

Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 10--Library 15--Expansion - 20--Long Term - 40--Furniture & 50--Technology 70--Bond Debt
 Operations Operations Reserve 30--Facility Reserve Equipment Reserve Equipment Reserve Service Fund 85--Events All Funds
 Year Ending Year To Date
 12/31/2026 Remaining Budget
 Amended Budget YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual Includes Encumbrance


  Revenue

 Local Tax Support 11,057,977.00 3,008,478.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,444,067.56 0.00 4,452,546.16 6,605,430.84

 City of Fayetteville Transfers 2,412,401.00 963,500.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 963,500.44 1,448,900.56

 State Aid & Grant Revenue 151,500.00 85,590.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 85,590.45 65,909.55

 Charges for Services 503,220.00 77,558.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 144,645.00 222,203.44 281,016.56

 Contributions & Donations 2,461.55 12,000.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12,000.90 (9,539.35)

 Miscellaneous Revenue 0.00 225.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.79 230.11 (230.11)

 Transfers In 1,073,356.00 149,310.00 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00 138,865.00 0.00 0.00 438,175.00 635,181.00

 Investment Earnings
 Investment Income 0.00 22,576.90 8,284.16 21,919.17 9,756.74 4,536.34 6,665.14 0.00 1,101.74 74,840.19 (74,840.19)
 Gain/Loss - Unrealized 0.00 0.00 0.00 (15,031.18) (6,446.31) (3,310.85) (4,444.06) 0.00 0.00 (29,232.40) 29,232.40
 Investment Management Fees & Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 (2,313.00) (1,087.00) (548.00) (793.00) 0.00 0.00 (4,741.00) 4,741.00
 Total Investment Earnings 0.00 22,576.90 8,284.16 4,574.99 2,223.43 677.49 1,428.08 0.00 1,101.74 40,866.79 (40,866.79)
 Use of Reserves 1,271,313.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,271,313.35
  Total Revenue 16,472,228.90 4,319,241.05 8,284.16 4,574.99 152,223.43 677.49 140,293.08 1,444,067.56 145,751.53 6,215,113.29 10,257,115.61



  Expenditures
 Personnel Services
 Salary & Wages 5,881,635.72 2,385,432.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 69,729.12 2,455,161.98 3,426,473.74
 Employee Benefits 1,140,723.00 385,433.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14,097.32 399,531.21 741,191.79
 Total Personnel Services 7,022,358.72 2,770,866.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 83,826.44 2,854,693.19 4,167,665.53

 Materials & Supplies 1,332,107.22 511,465.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.93 511,498.77 820,608.45
 Services & Charges 1,928,827.00 623,754.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,533.10 631,287.65 1,153,694.55
 Maintenance 146,878.00 67,280.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67,280.15 79,597.85
 Transfers Out 4,888,043.00 288,865.00 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,444,067.56 0.00 1,782,932.56 3,105,110.44
 Capital Outlay 1,059,478.07 348,913.88 0.00 0.00 14,725.00 0.00 105,298.82 0.00 16,753.77 485,691.47 504,389.01
  Total Expenditures 16,377,692.01 4,611,146.17 50,000.00 0.00 14,725.00 0.00 105,298.82 1,444,067.56 108,146.24 6,333,383.79 9,831,065.83


  Change in Net Assets 94,536.89 (291,905.12) (41,715.84) 4,574.99 137,498.43 677.49 34,994.26 0.00 37,605.29 (118,270.50) 426,049.78




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 Library
 Balance Sheet
 Fayetteville Public Library
Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 40--Furniture & 50--Technology 60--Capital
 10--Library 15--Expansion - 20--Long Term - 30--Facility Equipment Equipment Construction 70--Bond Debt
 Operations Operations Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Fund Service Fund 85--Events All Funds
 Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending
 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026
  Assets
 Cash & Investments
 1000 - Undeposited Funds 1,145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,145
 1003 - Petty Cash 1,189 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,189
 1009 - Bank of Fayetteville - FPL 76,722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (274) 76,448
 1020 - Arvest - Library Operations 531,223 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 531,222
 1025 - Arvest - Events 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 194,796 194,797
 1030 - First Security - FPL 510,783 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 510,783
 1100 - Schwab FPL - Operating 1,986,458 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,986,457
 1105 - Schwab FPL - Expansion O&M 0 633,541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 633,542
 1110 - Schwab FPL - Long Term 0 0 1,854,336 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,854,336
 1115 - Schwab FPL - Facilities Replace- 0 0 0 1,018,812 0 0 0 0 0 1,018,812
 ment
 1120 - Schwab FPL - Furniture & Equip. 0 0 0 0 438,318 0 0 0 0 438,318
 1125 - Schwab FPL - Technology 0 0 0 0 0 752,151 0 0 0 752,151
 1130 - Schwab FPL - Expansion Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 5
 Total Cash & Investment 3,107,520 633,541 1,854,336 1,018,812 438,318 752,151 4 0 194,522 7,999,205
 Receivables
 1200 - Claims Pending 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
 1240 - Accounts Receivable 6,128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,645 30,772
 1243 - Grants Receivable 8,023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,023
 1265 - Sales Tax Rebate Receivable 941 0 0 0 0 574 0 0 0 1,515
 1270 - Due From Other Funds 354,721 0 76,241 30 0 126,797 0 0 49 557,837
 1271 - Due From Other Governments 7,556,175 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,626,964 0 11,183,139
 (Property Tax & Debt Service)
 1275 - 10 Due From 91 326,351 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 326,352
 1281 - 10 Due From 85 473,789 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 473,788
 1282 - 85 Due From 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 644,600 644,600
 1400 - Interfund (1,232,239) 3,899,883 (1,115,400) 3,787 43,381 365,372 (192,504) (1,772,280) 0 0
 Total Receivables 7,493,907 3,899,883 (1,039,159) 3,817 43,381 492,743 (192,504) 1,854,684 669,294 13,226,045
 Prepaid Expenses
 1500 - Prepaid Expenses 86,098 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86,098
 Prepaid Expenses 86,098 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86,098
 Fixed Assets
 Depreciable Assets
 1801 - Building 22,132,023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,132,023
 1802 - Vehicles 91,190 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 91,190
 1805 - Software 179,736 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 179,737
 1811 - Books & Publications 2,636,386 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,636,385
 1813 - Equipment 3,876,065 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,876,066
 1815 - Furniture & Fixtures 263,428 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60,680 324,108
 1890 - Construction In Progress (CIP) 15,048 0 0 3,140 0 0 0 0 0 18,188
 1999 - Accumulated Depreciation (12,761,037) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (29,618) (12,790,655)
 Total Depreciable Assets 16,432,839 0 0 3,140 0 0 0 0 31,062 16,467,042
 Non Depreciable Assets 1,605,676 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,605,676
 Total Fixed Assets, Net 18,038,515 0 0 3,140 0 0 0 0 31,062 18,072,718
  Total Assets $ 28,726,040 $ 4,533,424 $ 815,177 $ 1,025,769 $ 481,699 $ 1,244,894 $ (192,500) $ 1,854,684 $ 894,878 $ 39,384,066




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 Library
 Balance Sheet
 Fayetteville Public Library
Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 40--Furniture & 50--Technology 60--Capital
 10--Library 15--Expansion - 20--Long Term - 30--Facility Equipment Equipment Construction 70--Bond Debt
 Operations Operations Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Fund Service Fund 85--Events All Funds
 Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending
 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026
  Liabilities and Fund Balances

 Liabilities

 Accounts Payable
 2001 - Accounts Payable 144,919 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 144,919
 2004 - Friends of FPL Pass through 2,360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,360
 2005 - FDN Designated Pass Through (100,439) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (100,439)
 to FPL
 2099 - AR State Library Scholarship 793 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 793
 Pass Through
 2415 - Security Deposits 6,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,978 29,178
 2414 - Convenience Fee 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
 2020 - Accrued Accounts Payable 104,177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104,178
 Total Accounts Payable 158,048 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,978 181,026

 Salaries & Benefits Payable
 2125 - Accrued Salaries & Wages 113,834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,277 117,111
 2130 - Voluntary Vision Insurance 998 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 999
 2140 - Voluntary Life, STD & AD&D 1,834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,833
 2145 - Accrued Vacation 292,617 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,486 296,104
 2147 - Voluntary Supp Ins - Cancer 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73
 2148 - Voluntary Supp Ins - AC, CR, 269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 269
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 2149 - Voluntary Supp Ins - Will 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84
 2150 - Retirement Contributions 67,799 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67,799
 2155 - Voluntary Dental Insurance 2,322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,322
 2160 - Accrued Sick Time 150,978 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,538 152,516
 2165 - FICA Payable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 2170 - Medicare Payable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 2175 - Health Insurance Liability 13,267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,267
 2183 - State Unemployment (16) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (16)
 2187 - Health Savings Account Liabil- (90) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (90)
 ity
 2196 - Caring Committee (62) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (62)
 2197 - Healthy Habits 3,176 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,176
 2198 - Annual Fund Liability 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
 Total Salaries & Benefits Payable 647,114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,301 655,415
 Other Payables
 2057 - Sales Tax 294 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 299
 2025 - Accrued Sales Tax Payable 937 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 937
 2061 - Short Term Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
 Total Other Payables 1,231 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1,237

 Deferred Revenue
 2410 - Deferred Revenue 496,045 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,950 524,995
 Total Deferred Revenue 496,045 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,950 524,995


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 Library
 Balance Sheet
 Fayetteville Public Library
Preliminary: Subject to Audit
 40--Furniture & 50--Technology 60--Capital
 10--Library 15--Expansion - 20--Long Term - 30--Facility Equipment Equipment Construction 70--Bond Debt
 Operations Operations Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Fund Service Fund 85--Events All Funds
 Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending Month Ending
 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 05/31/2026
 Due to Foundation 5,823 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,823

 Due to Library 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 473,789 473,788

 Due to Others 203,067 0 0 83,242 0 193,900 77,580 0 0 557,789
 Internal Due To 644,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 644,600
 Total Due to Other Funds 853,490 0 0 83,242 0 193,900 77,580 0 473,789 1,682,000
 Total Liabilities 2,155,928 0 0 83,242 0 193,900 77,580 0 534,024 3,044,673



 Fund Balance 26,570,112 4,533,424 815,177 942,527 481,699 1,050,994 (270,080) 1,854,684 360,854 36,339,393

  Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $ 28,726,040 $ 4,533,424 $ 815,177 $ 1,025,769 $ 481,699 $ 1,244,894 $ (192,500) $ 1,854,684 $ 894,878 $ 39,384,066




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Staff will evaluate proposals, conduct vendor demonstrations, and complete a structured
review process to identify the solution that best meets the Library's needs. A vendor
recommendation and contract authorization request will be presented to the Board following
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 Date Approved 1991 & 3/21/05

 Date Revised 9/23/99; 3/27/01 (D); 5/28/01
 (D); 5/13/03 (D); 3/18/04 (D); 8/16/04;
 3/21/05; 2/08/08 (D); Policies NC & ND
 combined and revised 10/17/16; 7/12/21
 (D); 6/14/26

Policy Name Code of Conduct


1. Fayetteville Public Library is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and welcoming
 environment for all those using the Library. The following policy protects the rights and
 safety of library patrons, staff, and volunteers; it also preserves and protects Library
 materials, facilities, and property.

2. Patrons using the library agree that:
 a. Adults are not allowed in the Preschool, Grade School, or Teen Libraries unless they are
 accompanied by a child or require access to the youth collections.
 b. Adults with children in their charge are the only adults allowed to use the restrooms
 located in youth libraries.
 c. Adults who require supervision due to disability or other conditions must be accompanied
 by a responsible caregiver.
 d. Patrons, regardless of age, who are unable or unwilling to care for themselves must have
 adequate supervision and may not be left alone in the library. Caregivers must be
 attentive to the needs of the person in their care. (Note: See policy ND Children in the
 Library).
 e. When a minor is left unattended at closing (see policy ND Children in the Library):
 a. For ages 12 and under, if a parent or caregiver cannot immediately be
 contacted and does not arrive within 15 minutes, local law enforcement will
 be contacted. Law enforcement can be contacted sooner if the situation
 warrants it.
 b. For children age 13 and over, staff discretion is advised if there are additional
 safety or situational concerns. If there are concerns, law enforcement could
 be contacted.
 f. Bags and personal items must be kept with the patron at all times, may not obstruct
 walkways or other library resources, and should be of a size that allows for safe and
 unobstructed placement beneath seating or tables.
 g. Cell phone use will be short, quiet, and not disturbing to other Library patrons.
 h. Headphones are required when listening to audio and video devices.
 i. Unacceptable behavior or activities include, but are not limited to:
 a. Smoking, skateboarding, skating, consuming intoxicants, intoxication, spitting,
 or loitering.
 b. Soliciting, selling, petitioning, canvassing, campaigning, or distributing written
 materials on premises 12.
 c. Leaving bags and items unattended.
 d. Annoying, harassing, or threatening another person.
 e. Abusing another person either physically, sexually, or verbally.
 f. Strong odors that unreasonably interfere with others’ use of the library.
 g. Food may be consumed only in designated areas, including the café, terrace,
 and other approved spaces. Beverages in covered containers are permitted.
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 when the Library is closed.
 i. Demonstrating or picketing inside the building or in such a way as to block
 access to the building.
 j. Carrying or possessing a loaded firearm or other deadly weapon on Library
 premises, except as permitted by Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-73-122,
 including without limitation: (1) law enforcement officers, whether on-duty or
 off-duty; (2) security guards employed by the state, city, or county; (3) state or
 federal military personnel; and (4) persons who have completed training and
 received a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g).
 k. Defacing, damaging, rearranging, or stealing Library or City of Fayetteville
 property.
 l. Using language or behavior that is threatening, harassing, profane, obscene,
 or likely to incite immediate disruption is prohibited.
 m. Failing to follow the Library’s “Computer Resources and Internet Access”
 policy.
 n. Failing to wear proper attire. Footwear, shirts/blouses, and pants/skirts/dresses
 are required at all times.
 o. Disturbing public peace by persistent loud, annoying, or aggressive conduct.
 p. Bringing animals into the building, except service animals as defined by the
 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted. All other animals require
 prior approval.
 q. Tying-up dogs or cats on Library property as per City of Fayetteville leash law
 ordinance.
 r. Parking motorized scooters on the plazas and sidewalks. (Note: Parking on the
 south surface parking lot or parking garage is available.)
 s. Lying down, sleeping, or appearing to be sleeping in the Library; having feet
 on furniture/wall; or blocking aisles, exits, or entrances.
 t. Being in an unauthorized area of the Library or remaining in an area after its
 closing; staying in the building when requested to leave during emergency
 situations or drills.
 u. Engaging in any activities while on Library premises that are not related to the
 proper use of the Library.
 v. Displaying other behaviors inappropriate in a public setting, including but not
 limited to bathing in public restrooms and running.

3. The violation of any federal or state statutes or local ordinance will be regarded as a
 violation of Library policy and may subject the individual(s) involved to exclusion from the
 Library premises.

4. Notwithstanding the above provisions, any person may, without prior notice or warning, be
 immediately removed from the Fayetteville Public Library if their presence or conduct on the
 premises poses an immediate and imminent danger to any person or property on such
 premises. Depending on the severity of the violation, consequences may include being
 asked to leave for the day, a temporary suspension of library privileges, or permanent
 revocation of library privileges.

5. Disruptive behavior is any behavior, which, either consciously or unconsciously, violates or
 restricts the rights of library patrons or staff, is physical abuse, is abusive or threatening
 language, or is misuse of library facilities, computer systems, and furnishings. Disruptive
 behavior disrupts the normal functioning of the Library, whether or not that disruption is
 intentional.

6. Theft, vandalism, or mutilation of Library material or property are criminal offenses that shall
 be prosecuted. In this regard, the Library staff reserves the right to check library patrons’
 personal belongings.

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