§ 19479 Library Access And Rules

Education Code·California

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•Libraries must always be free for people who live in the area or pay taxes there.
•The library can make rules, and if you break them, you might have to pay a fine or be banned from the library.

Example

A person keeps talking loudly on their phone in the library, even after being asked to stop.

The library can make a rule that says no loud talking on phones. If someone breaks this rule, the library can fine them or tell them they can't come back for a while.

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§ 19479 Library Access And Rules

Every library established under this chapter shall be forever free to the inhabitants and nonresident taxpayers of the library district, subject always to such rules, regulations, and bylaws as may be made by the board of library trustees. For violation of any rule, regulation, or bylaw a person may be fined or excluded from the privileges of the library. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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library district board of library trustees rules, regulations, and bylaws

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California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19479.

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