I. PURPOSE
While the Library would like to accommodate all requests of local organizations and businesses for such space, the volume of requests and the small amount of space available makes this impossible. The term “display” is used collectively to include handouts, flyers, posters, and exhibit items. The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of exhibits or exhibitors using public forum locations. The Display policy applies to all locations of the Santa Clarita Public Library. To establish a procedure for accepting requests from organizations and persons to post or display content and/or advertise at designated locations of the Santa Clarita Public Library (Library).
II. DEFINITIONS
A. Posting: Includes handouts, flyers, posters, and exhibit items. The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of exhibits or exhibitors using limited public forum locations.
A.B. Display: Includes flyers, book materials, craft items, and exhibits created by professional City staff. Displays may feature celebratory recognitions, information on current trends or specialty topics.
II.III. DISPLAY SUBJECTS/ AND CONTENTS
Displays are forThe library will consider information about civic, cultural, educational, and recreational programs of likely interest to the local community. The displays may include such forms as:, such postings include:
Presentation of books, visual arts, crafts, paintings, drawings, sculpture, and a variety of media.
B. Promotion of interest in the use of books and other Library resources.
C. Information about community affairs, organizations, services, and activities.
A. Information about community affairs, organizations, services, and activities.
B. Civic groups, service clubs, nonprofit organizations, and governmental units promoting free events are typical sponsors of these activities.
City of Santa Clarita
POLICY/PROCEDURE
Number IX-4.34 SUBJECT: LIBRARY DISPLAYS AND POSTINGS ORIGINAL ISSUE EFFECTIVE: 04/26/2011 CATEGORY: LIBRARY CURRENT ISSUE EFFECTIVE:
01/24/202309/23/2025 SUPERSEDES: IX-4.23
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES AND LIBRARY SERVICES
STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE
No political candidate or proposition materials, commercial promotions, or private events, such as yard sales, and “services provided,” are eligible for display.
Inquiries pertaining to art displays at the Library can be directed to the City of Santa Clarita Arts and Events Division, which coordinates the displaying of art within City facilities.
Political candidate or proposition materials, commercial promotions, or private events, such as yard sales, and “services provided,” are not eligible for posting as they are inconsistent with the non-partisan, non-commercial mission of the Santa Clarita Public Library. Postings that contain violence, obscenity, false or misleading information are not eligible for posting as they are inconsistent with the educational mission of the Santa Clarita Public Library Library Display content is guided by the Library Material Selection Policy. Displays highlight Library materials and programs that promote the interest and use of books and other Library resources, and may include: presentation of books, visual arts and crafts, paintings, drawings, sculpture and a variety of media
Inquiries pertaining to art displays at the Library can be directed to the City of Santa Clarita Arts and Events Division, which coordinates the display of art within City facilities.
III.IV. SIZE AND LOCATION
The Library reserves the right to refuse has discretion to decline to display post any materials that are awkward to display or take up disproportionate space. Displays Postings are only allowed in designated areas; generally, these are kiosks bulletin boards in the lobby. Other areas, such as service desks, study tables, walls, windows, doors, and shelving end panels are reserved for the Library’s own displays displays. Library displays shall have priority use of available space.
IV.V. REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTING/ AND DISTRIBUTING ITEMS
A. Handouts, flyers, and posters are displayed no more than one month prior to the event and will be placed in the appropriate public forum location by Library staff.
B. All items must identify the group or person responsible for distribution, and provide a contact address or telephone number.
C. Posters, flyers, and pamphlets may be discarded by the Library staff after 30 days. The Library will relocate, rearrange, and remove materials as it chooses.
D. The Library does not store materials. Any items brought early must be redelivered within the display period. prior to or after the posting period.
E. Active distribution, in which a person on site hands out materials, canvasses, solicits, or petitions, is not allowed in the Library.
F. Items to be posted/distributed must not be in violation of any federal, state, or local laws.
V.VI. EXCEPTIONS
There are no exceptions to this Policy without the express authorization of the City Manager.
VI.VII. AUTHORITY
Policy adopted by the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees, BOLT Resolution No. BOLT 11-4, on April 26, 2011, .Revisions to the policy approved amended on October 12, 2020, and January 24, 2023,. and September 23, 2025.
Jason GibbsWilliam A. Miranda
MayorChair