Programming and Special Events

The Saline County Library shall conduct programs, promotions, special events and publicity to fulfill its mission in the community. All programs and events shall be open to the public, but some programs or events may be designed with specific audiences in mind, i.e., children’s programs. Programs or events targeted towards specific audience will be publicized as such.

Library programming is a continuing resource that provides information, education recreation to patrons through reoccurring classes, storytimes, summer reading activities and group meetings. Special events are such that occur occasionally, such as author signings, workshops, or observances. The library may incorporate cooperative programming or events with other agencies, organizations, and educational institutions, as well as other resources, to communicate with patrons and promote further library use.

Selection of program and event topics, speakers, courses, classes and resource materials should be made by staff on the basis of interests and needs of the community. Acceptance of a program or event topic by the library does not constitute an endorsement by the library of the group’s or individual’s policies or beliefs.

It is the intention of the Board of Trustees to provide programs to the community that educate and enlighten its residents without prejudice to the full and free expression of ideas.

Library Use of Photos

Library staff may photograph or film programs, events, and users for public relations and archival purposes. Attendance at Library programs may be recorded and used for promotional purposes (in print or online). If a patron — or a parent/guardian on behalf of a child — does not wish to be photographed, the patron should inform Library staff. The Library will not publish the names of filmed or photographed patrons without express written consent from the patron or their legal guardian.