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The Library seeks to ensure that patrons system-wide have access to the restroom of their choice without fear of discrimination based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identities or expressions, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. Pursuant to this principle, the Library designates all multi-user, family/accessible restrooms system-wide as all-gender, single-occupant restrooms with appropriate signage.
All Library patrons are welcome to use the multi-stall, single-gender restroom that matches their gender identities or expressions. The Library recognizes that some patrons may not feel safe or comfortable using multi-stall, single-gender restrooms. In buildings where an all-gender, single-occupant restroom is not available, a Library staff member will provide the most convenient public option for private restroom use. Patrons do not need to disclose or prove their gender identities or expressions, disability status, or privacy needs to receive Library staff assistance in accessing a private restroom.
All patrons have the right to use the public Library restroom of their choosing and the Library does not tolerate verbal or physical harassment in any of its facilities, including restrooms.
Approved by Library Board of Directors, July 2020