This is a list of the shoe rules of those libraries that have their patron conduct policies on-line. Note that just because they have no prohibition on bare feet in their policy, this does not mean that they may not decide to enforce such a policy anyways.
Clicking on the library name links to the library's policy.
Web sites keep changing. Over time, many of the libraries have changed their websites, and their conduct policies have either moved, or been totally removed from the website.
Those conduct policies that are no longer on the Web are not shown on this page. However, those outdated entries can be found
HERE.
USA: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Canada: AB, BC, MB, NB, NF, NS, ON, NW, QC, SK, YK.
USA
(465/735 = 63%)
Alabama (4/5 = 80%) Birmingham Public Library Birmingham, AL Users must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts, in the library. Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library Headland, AL no shoe rule Homewood Public Library Homewood, AL Library users must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Huntsville, AL Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times Mobile Public Library Mobile, AL Entering the Library bare-footed, without a shirt, with offensive body odor, filthy clothing, or otherwise attired so as to be disruptive of the quiet and studious atmosphere of the Library. Alaska (2/3 = 67%) Anchorage Municipal Libraries Anchorage, AK Neglecting to wear appropriate clothing such as shirts or footwear. Albertville Public Library Albertville, AK no shoe rule Petersburg Public Library Petersburg, AK Enter the library without shoes and shirts Arizona (4/8 = 50%) Apache Junction Public Library Apache Junction, AZ Failure to wear shirt and shoes Peoria Public Library Peoria, AZ no shoe rule Pima Public Library Pima, AZ no shoe rule Scottsdale Public Library Scottsdale, AZ Dress appropriately: shirt and shoes are required. Sierra Vista Public Library Sierra Vista, AZ no shoe rule Tempe Public Library Tempe, AZ Not wearing shoes. Not wearing a shirt. Tombstone City Library Tombstone City, AZ no shoe rule
The library staff will be required to call the Tombstone Marshals office for assistance if any patron or visitor, visiting the library disturbs or frightens or drives away any patron because of his or her appearance, or presence, or whom the library staff have reason to think might create a liability hazard of any kind for the city or the library.Tucson-Pima Public Library Tucson, AZ Failing to wear shoes or shirts in the library Arkansas (2/3 = 67%) Fayetteville Public Library Fayetteville, AR Not wearing proper attire. Footwear, shirts/blouses and pants/skirts/dresses are required at all times Central Arkansas Library System Little Rock, AR Persons must wear shoes and, as appropriate, trousers, outer shorts, skirts, blouses, shirts, etc. Clothing must be zippered, buttoned, or fastened to avoid indecent exposure. Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System Pine Bluff, AR no shoe rule California (25/41 = 61%) Alameda Free Library Alameda, CA Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library Alhambra Public Library Alhambra, CA Visiting the Library without shoes or shirt. Altadena Library District Altadena, CA Bare feet. Arcadia Public Library Arcadia, CA Bare feet. Shoes or sandals are required. Kern County Library Bakersfield, CA Bare feet within the building. Benicia Public Library Benicia, CA Shoes and shirts must be worn while on Library premises. Chula Vista Public Library Chula Vista, CA no shoe rule Contra Costa County Libraries Contra Costa County, CA no shoe rule Daly City Public Library Daly City, CA no shoe rule Dixon Public Library Dixon, CA DRESS AND ATTIRE
Shoes/sandals or other suitable footwear must be worn at all times. Bare feet are not permitted.Escondido Public Library Escondido, CA Shirts and shoes are required. Livermore Public Library Livermore, CA Proper dress and conversation are also expected. . . . Individuals must wear shirts and shoes when in the Library. Lompoc Public Library Lompoc, CA All patrons are required to wear shirts and shoes. Los Angeles Public Library Los Angeles, CA no shoe rule Marin County Free Library Marin County, CA Do not enter without appropriate attire, including, but not limited to, shoes and a shirt Mission Viejo Library Mission Viejo, CA no shoe rule Bruggemeyer Memorial Library Monterey Park, CA no shoe rule Moreno Valley Public Library Moreno Valley, CA Proper dress and conversation are also expected.
Bare feet
Patrons are required to be appropriately clothed, including shoes, while in the Library.Mountain View Public Library Mountain View, CA Wear shoes while in the Library. Napa City-County Library Napa, CA Shoes and shirt must be worn while on Library premises. Newport Beach Public Library Newport Beach, CA Not wearing shoes; Oakland Public Library Oakland, CA no shoe rule Palo Alto Public Library Palo Alto, CA no shoe rule Palos Verdes Library District Palos Verdes, CA Entering District premises without shirt or shoes. Pasadena Public Library Pasadena, CA Come into the library without being fully clothed, including shirt and shoes, at all times. Pomona Public Library Pomona, CA no shoe rule Redwood City Public Library Redwood City, CA no shoe rule Roseville Public Library Roseville, CA Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. San Diego Public Library San Diego, CA Coming into the library without wearing shoes and a shirt San Francisco Public Library San Francisco, CA Shirts and shoes or other footwear are required. San Jose Public Library System San Jose, CA Customers/users may not enter and use the library without appropriate attire, including a shirt and shoes. San Leandro Library San Leandro, CA Not wearing shirt and/or shoes. San Luis Obispo City-County Library San Luis Obispo, CA Shoes and shirts are required to be worn at all times. San Mateo County Library San Mateo County, CA no shoe rule Santa Ana Public Library Santa Ana, CA Visitors must wear shoes and be fully clothed at all times. Santa Clara City Library Santa Clara, CA no shoe rule South San Francisco Public Library South San Francisco, CA Having bare feet and/or being shirtless. Stanislaus County Public Library Stanislaus County, CA no shoe rule Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library Stockton, CA no shoe rule Siskiyou County Library Yreka, CA no shoe rule Watsonville Public Library Watsonville, CA no shoe rule Colorado (5/8 = 63%) Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library Broomfield, CO Not wearing shirts or shoes. Boulder Public Library Boulder, CO no shoe rule Fort Collins Public Library Fort Collins, CO no shoe rule Mesa County Public Library District Grand Junction, CO no shoe rule
For a complete list of library rules of behavior, please contact any library branch.Louisville Public Library Louisville, CO Absence of shoes or shirt Loveland Public Library Loveland, CO Customers shall wear shoes and shirts. No wet swimsuits are allowed. Pikes Peak Library Pikes Peak, CO Patrons are expected to wear proper attire - a shirt and shoes are required. Pueblo City-County Library District Pueblo, CO Entering without shoes or shirt. Connecticut (14/21 = 67%) Cragin Memorial Library Colchester, CT no shoe rule Hagaman Memorial Library East Haven, CT no shoe rule Enfield Public Library Enfield, CT no shoe rule Greenwich Library Greenwich, CT Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times in the Library. Groton Public Library Groton, CT no shoe rule
Children must wear shoes.Lebanon Library Lebanon, CT Shirts and shoes must be worn in the Library. Mansfield Public Library Mansfield, CT no shoe rule Middletown-Russell Library Middletown, CT Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Norfolk Public Library Norfolk, CT Shoes and shirts are required Thompson Public Library North Grosvenordale, CT no shoe rule Norwalk Public Library System Norwalk, CT Entering with Bare Feet, Shirtless, or Otherwise Inappropriately Dressed Otis Library Norwich, CT Shoes and shirts are required. Wallingford Library Wallingford, CT Proper attire including shoes and shirts is required. No face coverings except for medical or religious reasons. Silas Bronson Library Waterbury, CT Lack of shoes or shirt Waterford Public Library Waterford, CT no shoe rule West Haven Public Library West Haven, CT Dress appropriately: shirt and shoes are required. West Hartford Public Library West Hartford, CT All persons entering and using library buildings are required to wear proper attire, including but not limited to, shirts and shoes. Westport Public Library Westport, CT Appropriate attire is required, including shirts and shoes. Wethersford Public Library Wethersford, CT Proper attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn by anyone entering the library. No face coverings are allowed except for medical or religious reasons. Wilton Library Association Wilton, CT Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times in the Library. Windsor Public Library Windsor, CT Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. Delaware (1/1 = 100%) Dover Public Library Dover, DE not wearing shoes and shirts District of Columbia (1/1 = 100%) District of Columbia Library Washington, DC Objectionable appearance (barefooted, bare-chested, body odor, filthy clothing, etc.) Florida (13/26 = 50%) Bartow Public Library Bartow, FL no shoe rule Boca Raton Public Library Boca Raton, FL OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOR
Library patrons must wear shirts and shoes.Hernando County Public Library Brookville, FL Entering the Library without upper body covering or without footwear Seminole County Public Library Casselberry, FL no shoe rule Clearwater Public Library Clearwater, FL Patrons shall wear appropriate attire, including shirt and shoes. Delray Beach Public Library Delray Beach, FL Not wearing shoes. Lee County Public Library Fort Myers, FL Appropriate public attire, including shoes and shirts St. Lucie County Library System Fort Pierce, FL Patrons are required to wear shirts and shoes at all times while in the Library. Bathing suits are not permitted. Alachua County Library District Gainesville, FL no shoe rule Hialeah Public Library Hialeah, FL no shoe rule Jacksonville Public Library Jacksonville, FL Wear appropriate clothing. Shoes and shirts must be worn. Osceola County Library System Kissimmee, FL no shoe rule Columbia County Public Library Lake City, FL no shoe rule Leesburg Public Library Leesburg, FL no shoe rule Miami-Dade Public Library Miami, FL inadequate attire (shirts and shoes are required) Marion County Public Library Ocala, FL Not being appropriately clothed at all times, including shirts and shoes. Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar, FL no shoe rule Orange County Public Library Orlando, FL Do not wear shoes and shirts at all times on Library premises. Exceptions will be made for children under the age of 3 years old in strollers, carriers, infant seats, or other carrying device. Palm Harbor Public Library Palm Harbor, FL no shoe rule Flagler County Public Library Palmcoast, FL no shoe rule Safety Harbor Public Library Safety Harbor, FL no shoe rule Seminole Community Library St. Petersburg, FL Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. St. Petersburg Public Library St. Petersburg, FL Appropriate attire to include shoes and shirts must be worn. LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library Tallahassee, FL no shoe rule Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Tampa, FL Inadequate attire; shirts and shoes are required Temple Terrace Public Library Temple Terrace, FL no shoe rule Georgia (9/12 = 75%) Athens Regional Library System Athens, GA Shirt and shoes required. East Central Georgia Regional Library Augusta, GA Patrons are expected to wear attire appropriate to a library setting. Southwest Georgia Regional Library System Bainbridge, GA no shoe rule Northwest Georgia Regional Library System Dalton, GA no shoe rule DeKalb County Public Library Decatur, GA Entering the library without proper attire, which conforms to the standard of the community for public places, including shoes and shirts. Hall County Library Gainesville, GA Failure to wear appropriate clothing, or the failure to secure clothes with buttons, zippers or other devices. LaGrange Memorial Library (Troup-Harris-Coweta Regional Library) LaGrange, GA Inappropriate dress. Jefferson County Library System Louisville, GA no shoe rule Macon/Bibb County Public Libraries (Middle Georgia Regional Library) Macon, GA Not wearing shoes or shirt Newnan-Coweta Public Library Newnan, GA Shirts and shoes are required. Live Oak Public Library Savannah, GA Shirt and shoes are required. St. Marys Public Library St. Marys, GA Shoes and shirts are part of appropriate dress in the library. Hawaii (0/1 = 0%) Hawaii State Public Library System Hawaii no shoe rule Idaho (1/2 = 50%) Ada Community Library Boise, ID no shoe rule Boise Public Library Boise, ID Entering the library without wearing shirt and shoes. Illinois (37/55 = 67%) Addison Public Library Addison, IL Enter the Library without wearing a shirt and/or shoes. Algonquin Public Library Algonquin, IL no shoe rule Stinson Memorial Library District Anna, IL Shirts and Shoes must be worn at all times in the Library. Roller skates, roller blades, or metal cleated sport shoes may not be worn inside the Library.
A patron with no shirt or shoes must leave the building and is not permitted to return without shirt or shoes. A patron that has removed his or her shirt will receive one warning; at the second offense the patron must leave the Library for the rest of the day.Antioch Public Library Antioch, IL Proper attire including shirt and shoes must be worn at all times in the library. Bellwood Public Library Bellwood, IL Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library at all times. Benton Public Library Benton, IL no shoe rule Berwyn Public Library Berwyn, IL Shoes and shirts are required at all times while using the Library. Brookfield Free Public Library Brookfield, IL Examples of extreme disturbances include:
a. Entering without shirt or shoes.Carbondale Public Library Carbondale, IL no shoe rule Parlin-Ingersoll Library Canton, IL All individuals are required to wear shirts and shoes at all times when inside the library. Discretion may be used in the case of very young children. Carol Stream Public Library Carol Stream, IL FOOTWEAR: Footwear must be worn by all persons when in the Library. Centreville Public Library Centreville, IL no shoe rule Champaign Public Library Champaign, IL Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. Chicago Public Library Chicago, IL Enter without shoes or shirt Collinsville Memorial Public Library Collinsville, IL Go without shoes inside the building. Decatur Public Library Decatur, IL Enter the building without a shirt or shoes. Patrons must wear a covering of their upper body and shoes or other footwear. Des Plaines Public Library Des Plaines, IL no shoe rule Downers Grove Public Library Downers Grove, IL Shoes must be worn at all times in the library.
A patron with no shoes must leave the building and may not return without shoes. A patron that has removed his or her shoes will receive one warning; at the second offense the patron must leave the library for the rest of the day.Eldorado Memorial Public Library Eldorado, IL no shoe rule Evanston Public Library Evanston, IL Go without shoes inside the building. Forest Park Public Library Forest Park, IL Removal of shoes or shirt Galesburg Public Library Galesburg, IL Enter the building without shoes or appropriate clothing. Patrons must wear a covering on their upper and lower bodies, and shoes or other footwear. Geneva Public Library Geneva, IL Street shoes must be worn in the building. Glenview Public Library Glenview, IL Any behavior which is potentially dangerous, such as not wearing shoes or running in the library, is prohibited. Grayslake Area Public Library Grayslake, IL Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the library without appropriate attire, including a shirt or upper body covering and shoes or other footwear. Warren Newport Public Library Gurnee, IL no shoe rule Harvey Public Library Harvey, IL Shirt and shoes are required to be worn inside the building at all times. Highland Park Public Library Highland Park, IL Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies or without shoes or other footwear. Hinsdale Public Library Hinsdale, IL Failing to wear shoes, or other acceptable footwear, and a shirt, or other clothing that covers the upper body. Johnsburg Public Library District Johnsburg, IL no shoe rule Ela Area Public Library Lake Zurich, IL Patrons must wear shoes and shirts in the library. LaSalle Public Library LaSalle, IL Shoes and shirts are required while on Library property. Cook Memorial Public Library Libertyville, IL no shoe rule Vernon Area Public Library District Lincolnshire, IL Go barefoot or without a shirt in the building. Lincolnwood Public Library Lincolnwood, IL Failing to wear shoes, or other acceptable footwear, and a shirt, or other clothing that appropriately covers the body. Marion Carnegie Library Marion, IL Not wearing shoes or shirt, or wearing clothes unbuttoned or unzipped Moline Public Library Moline, IL Bare feet and/or no shirt Morton Grove Public Library Morton Grove, IL Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies or without shoes or other footwear. C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library Mount Vernon, IL Shirts and Shoes must be worn at all times in the Library. Roller skates, roller blades, or metal cleated sport shoes may not be worn inside the Library. A patron with no shirt or shoes must leave the building and is not permitted to return without shirt or shoes. A patron that has removed his or her shirt or shoes will receive one warning; at the second offense the patron must leave the Library for the rest of the day. Naperville Public Library Naperville, IL Entering the buildings without shirts and/or shoes. Northbrook Public Library Northbrook, IL no shoe rule Oak Brook Public Library Oak Brook, IL Proper attire, including shoes and shirt is required at all times. Oak Park Public Library Oak Park, IL no shoe rule Park Ridge Public Library Park Ridge, IL Shoes and shirts are required; bathing suits are prohibited in the building. Pekin Public Library Pekin, IL no shoe rule Robinson Public Library Robinson, IL All patrons are required to dress appropriately for a public place, including shirts and shoes. Schaumburg Township District Library Schaumburg, IL no shoe rule Schiller Park Public Library Schiller Park, IL Appropriate attire must be worn, (i.e. shoes and shirts) The Robert W. Rowe Public Library Sheridan, IL Appropriate clothing is required which includes shirts and shoes. Sparta Public Library Sparta, IL no shoe rule Illinois State Library Springfield, IL no shoe rule St. Charles Public Library St. Charles, IL Patrons must wear appropriate attire in the Library. Appropriate attire includes, but is not limited to, shirts and shoes. Wauconda Area Public Library District Wauconda, IL no shoe rule Thomas Ford Memorial Library Western Springs, IL no shoe rule Wilmington Public Library Wilmington, IL no shoe rule Indiana (23/38 = 61%) Noble County Public Library Albion, IN no shoe rule Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County Angola, IN Coming into the library without shoes or shirt Eckhart Public Library Auburn, IN Shirts and shoes are required while on library property. Wells County Public Library Bluffton, IN Patrons are not permitted in the library without wearing shoes or shirt. Batesville Memorial Public Library Batesville, IN no shoe rule Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library Bloomfield, IN no shoe rule Monroe County Public Library Bloomington, IN no shoe rule Brownsburg Public Library Brownsburg, IN Shirts and shoes are required. Patrons without shirts or shoes may be asked to leave the Library. Carmel Clay Public Library Carmel, IN Shirt, shoes and appropriate clothing are required for all patrons, including children, while in the library building. Westchester Public Library Chesterton, IN DRESS
Patrons are required to wear shirts and shoes while in the library.Harrison County Public Library Corydon, IN no shoe rule Covington-Veedersburg Public Library Covington, IN no shoe rule Culver-Union Township Public Library Culver, IN Coming into the library without shirt or shoes Delphi Public Library Delphi, IN Improper Attire. Patrons must wear shoes and shirt in the library building. Elwood Public Library Elwood, IN bare feet/torso Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN Individuals may not enter the library without shoes, shirt and pants, or dress/skirt. These items must be worn at all times while in the library. Fulton County Public Library Fulton County, IN no shoe rule Gas City-Mill Township Public Library Gas City, IN no shoe rule Hancock County Public Library Greenfield, IN Shirt and shoes - Persons without shoes and/or a shirt will not be allowed in the library. Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library Greensburg, IN Patrons are required to wear shoes and shirt in the Library and be otherwise appropriately dressed. What constitutes appropriate dress is up to the discretion of the supervising staff member. Kendallville Public Library Kendallville, IN Wear a shirt and shoes when entering the building. Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Kokomo, IN Lack of Appropriate Attire
Appropriate attire must be worn in the library.
Appropriate attire includes:Swimsuits are not appropriate attire.
- Shoes
- Shirt/blouse/dress
- Shorts/ Pants
If a patron is not dressed in appropriate attire:
- Inform the patron that he/she must wear appropriate attire, and that he must comply or leave the library.
Tippecanoe County Public Library Lafayette, IN no shoe rule Margaret Cooper Public Library Linton, IN no shoe rule Madison Jefferson County Public Library Madison, IN no shoe rule Mentone Bell Memorial Library Mentone, IN no shoe rule Lake County (IN) Public Library Merrillville, IN no shoe rule Alexandrian Public Library Mount Vernon, IN Going bare footed (for purposes of hygiene and safety) New Albany-Floyd County Public Library New Albany, IN Attire and Behavior: Acceptable attire and appropriate behavior required. Hamilton East Public Library Noblesville, IN no shoe rule Porter County Public Library System Portage, IN Dress Policy
Patrons are not permitted in the building without shoes and shirt.Jay County Public Library Portland, IN Insufficient clothing. Shoes and shirts must be worn. Jasper County Public Library Rensselaer, IN Appropriate apparel, including shoes and shirts, must be worn while in the library. Jackson County Public Library Seymour, IN Persons using library facilities must wear shirts and have no bare feet. Owen County Public Library Spencer, IN Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times. St. Joseph County Public Library South Bend, IN Shirts and shoes are required while on library property. Warsaw Community Public Library Warsaw, IN Entering with no shoes and/or shirt Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Zionsville, IN no shoe rule Iowa (13/21 = 62%) Ames Public Library Ames, IA no shoe rule Carter Lake Public Library Carter Lake, IA Persons should have appropriate clothes, shoes, and shirts, also no roller blades or skateboards are allowed in the library. Cedar Falls Public Library Cedar Falls, IA no shoe rule Cedar Rapids Public Library Cedar Rapids, IA Inappropriate dress Council Bluffs Public Library Council Bluffs, IA Patrons without shirts or shoes J.C. Clegg Public Library Central City, IA no shoe rule Coon Rapids Public Library Coon Rapids, IA no shoe rule Davenport Public Library Davenport, IA Patrons must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirt. Public Library of Des Moines Des Moines, IA Fail to wear appropriate attire. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Dubuque, IA Patrons are expected to wear appropriate clothing which includes wearing shirts and shoes while in the Library. James Kennedy Public Library Dyersville, IA State Law requires that everyone wear shoes within the library. Dubuque County Public Library Farley, IA no shoe rule Iowa City Public Library Iowa City, IA no shoe rule Knoxville Public Library Knoxville, IA Inappropriate dress. North Liberty Community Library North Liberty, IA no shoe rule Oskaloosa Public Library Oskaloosa, IA Entering the library without shoes and shirts. Perry Public Library Perry, IA Inappropriate dress; e.g. no shirt or shoes Urbandale Public Library Urbandale, IA Enter without shoes and/or shirt; bathing suits are prohibited, Waterloo Public Library Waterloo, IA no shoe rule
behavior that is not in compliance with the City of Waterloo’s ordinances for behavior in public places will not be tolerated.West Liberty Free Public Library West Liberty, IA failure to wear appropriate attire (i.e., shoes, shirts) Waverly Public Library Waverly, IA Inappropriate dress such as bare feet, no shirt, wet swimsuits, roller blades, etc. Kansas (9/15 = 60%) Coffeyville Public Library Coffeyville, KS no shoe rule Derby Public Library Derby, KS Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. Council Grove Public Library Council Grove, KS no shoe rule Girard Public Library Girard, KS Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. Great Bend Public Library Great Bend, KS no shoe rule Iola Public Library Iola, KS no shoe rule Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Kansas City, KS Be fully clothed at all times. Lawrence Public Library Lawrence, KS Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. McPherson Public Library McPherson, KS no shoe rule Newton Public Library Newton, KS Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. Olathe Public Library Olathe, KS Shirt and shoes required. Johnson County Library Overland Park, KS no shoe rule Paola Free Library Paola, KS Shoes and shirt must be worn. Pittsburg Public Library Pittsburg, KS Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirt must be worn Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Topeka, KS Not wearing proper attire Kentucky (4/9 = 44%) Boyd County Public Library Ashland, KY For the safety and consideration of all patrons shoes and shirts must be worn while in the library Marshall County Public Library Benton, KY no shoe rule Kenton County Public Library Covington, KY Shirt and shoes are required at all times. Paul Sawyier Public Library Frankfort, KY no shoe rule Muhlenberg County Public Libraries Greenville, KY no shoe rule Daviess County Public Library Owensboro, KY Inappropriate dress - for instance, library users must wear shoes and shirts. Paris-Bourbon County Public Library Paris, KY Any attire or combination thereof, which does not include shoes and garments covering the upper and lower torso, by customers over the age of 12. Bell County Public Library Pineville, KY no shoe rule Bullitt County Public Library Shepherdsville, KY no shoe rule Louisiana (0/5 = 0%) Avoyelles Parish Library Avoyelles Parish, LA no shoe rule Calcasieu Parish Library Calcasieu Parish, LA no shoe rule St. Martin Parish Public Library St. Martinville, LA no shoe rule Terrebonne Parish Library System Terrebonne, LA no shoe rule West Baton Rouge Parish Library West Baton Rouge, LA no shoe rule Maine (7/8 = 88%) Lithgow Public Library Augusta, ME Shirts and shoes must be worn in the Library. Camden Public Library Camden, ME Be barefoot or shirtless within the library building. Curtis Memorial Library Brunswick, ME Go barefoot or shirtless Mechanic Falls Public Library Mechanic Falls, ME Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times in the library. Portland Public Library Portland, ME Go barefoot or shirtless Scarborough Public Library Scarborough, ME no shoe rule Wells Public Library Wells, ME Admittance will NOT be granted to those not wearing shoes and shirts. Exposed swim suits are not allowed. Wilton Free Public Library Wilton, ME Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times in the Library. Maryland (12/16 = 75%)
(Updated April, 2011)Allegany County Public Library System Cumberland, MD In addition to the above, patrons using the library are required to wear shoes and shirts. Anne Arundel County Library Annapolis, MD Appropriate attire is required. For example, shoes and shirts must be worn. Bathing suits are not proper attire. Baltimore County Public Library Towson, MD no shoe rule
Used to say, "Be comfortable during your visit. Shoes and shirts are required." Now says, "Be comfortable during your visit. Dispose of trash as you leave."Carroll County Public Library New Windsor, MD Wear shoes and shirts. Dorchester County Public Library Cambridge, MD no shoe rule
Used to be included in their Behavior page but it is no longer in their rules.Enoch Pratt Free Library Baltimore, MD Entering the library barefoot, without a shirt or being otherwise attired so as to be disruptive to the library environment; Frederick County Public Library Frederick, MD Wear shoes and shirts in the library. Harford County Public Library Aberdeen, MD Appropriate attire is required Kent County Public Library Chestertown, MD no shoe rule
However, there is always this, "It must be emphasized that there are some situations which may make staff or patrons uncomfortable but which involve no violation of law or regulation." Who knows how that might be interpreted.Montgomery County Public Libraries Rockville, MD Shoes must be worn. St. Mary's County Library Leonardtown, MD Library staff is responsible for enforcing the rules and making the decisions necessary to stop any behavior which is disruptive to library use; including but not limited to: Bare Feet Somerset County Library System Princess Anne, MD Not wearing shirts or shoes Talbot County Free Library Easton, MD no shoe rule Washington County Public Library Hagerstown, MD Patrons using the Library are requested to wear shoes and shirts. Wicomico County Free Library Salisbury, MD Not wearing shirts or shoes or removing shirts or shoes Worcester County Library Snow Hill, MD Wear appropriate clothing, including shirts and shoes, while in the library. Massachusetts (30/43 = 70%) Memorial Hall Library Andover, MA Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library. Avon Public Library Avon, MA no shoe rule Bedford Free Public Library Bedford, MA Appropriate attire including shirts and shoes shall be worn. (Examples of inappropriate footwear include but are not limited to skates, golf shoes, cleats or roller blades.) Beverly Public Library Beverly, MA no shoe rule Beaman Memorial Public Library Beaman, MA Persons without shoes or shirts will not be allowed in the library. Bridgewater Public Library Bridgewater, MA no shoe rule Boston Public Library Boston, MA Entering the Library barefooted, without a shirt, with offensive body odor or personal hygiene, or being otherwise attired so as to be disruptive to the Library environment. Burlington Public Library Burlington, MA no shoe rule Chelmsford Public Library Chelmsford, MA no shoe rule Dalton Free Public Library Dalton, MA For health and safety reasons and to insure comfort of patrons and the proper care of the collection, no animals, barefeet, eating, smoking or drinking by patrons will be allowed in the library. Dedham Public Library Dedham, MA Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times. Duxbury Free Library Duxbury, MA no shoe rule Everett Public Libraries Everett, MA shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library Greenfield Public Library Greenfield, MA Appropriate attire including shirts and shoes must be worn. (Examples of inappropriate footwear include but are not limited to skates, cleats or rollerblades.) Haverhill Public Library Haverhill, MA This behavior policy is based on respect for each person, respect for the library's environment, and respect for the library's property.
Shirt and shoes must be worn in the library.Hingham Public Library Hingham, MA Patrons not wearing shirts, shoes or appropriate attire. Holyoke Public Library Holyoke, MA no shoe rule Ipswich Public Library Ipswich, MA Shoes and shirts must be worn. Kingston Public Library Kingston, MA Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. Cary Memorial Library Lexington, MA Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times. Hubbard Memorial Library Ludlow, MA Disruptive behavior includes but is not limited to the following:
Improper attire. Patrons must wear shirts and shoes in the building.Medford Public Library Medford, MA No smoking, food, drink, bare feet or pets are allowed in the building. Milford Town Library Milford, MA no shoe rule Newburyport Public Library Newburyport, MA Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library. North Adams Public Library North Adams, MA Come to the library without a shirt or shoes. Richards Memorial Library Paxton, MA All patrons are expected to comply with the library's policies regarding:
Appropriate dressStevens Memorial Library North Andover, MA no shoe rule Northborough Free Library Northborough, MA no shoe rule Norwell Public Library Norwell, MA no shoe rule Berkshire Athenaeum Pittsfield, MA FEET: Patrons with bare feet are not permitted in the building. Plainville Public Library Plainville, MA Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. Thomas Crane Public Library Quincy, MA no shoe rule Saugus Public Library Saugus, MA It is expected that all persons using the library will conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner and follow the rules of behavior set forth for public buildings. Proper dress and conversation are also expected. Sharon Public Library Sharon, MA Clothing: Shirts and shoes must be worn in the Library. Springfield Public Library Springfield, MA Entering the library barefooted, without a shirt, with offensive body odor or personal hygiene so as to be disruptive to the library environment. Waltham Public Library Waltham, MA Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library. Walpole Public Library Walpole, MA Shoes and shirts are required. Wayland Public Library Wayland, MA Appropriate attire including shirts and shoes must be worn inside the library building. West Bridgewater Public Library West Bridgewater, MA Proper attire including tops and footwear must be worn in the Public Library. J. V. Fletcher Library Westford, MA no shoe policy Wilbraham Public Library Wilbraham, MA Persons without shoes and shirts will not be allowed in the library. David and Joyce Milne Public Library Williamstown, MA Patrons must wear shirts and shoes. Winchester Public Library Winchester, MA Absence of shirts and shoes Michigan (26/33 = 79%) Albion Public Library Albion, MI No entering or remaining in the library without shirt and/or shoes. Ann Arbor District Library Ann Arbor, MI To require that patrons wear shirts and shoes, or other footwear, at all times in the Library for hygiene and safety purposes. Exceptions to this rule may be made for patrons under the age of 3 years. Baldwin Public Library Birmingham, MI Patrons shall enter the Library appropriately attired, including shirt and footwear. Bloomfield Public Library Bloomfield, MI Patrons shall enter the Library appropriately attired, including shirt and footwear. Brighton District Library Brighton, MI no shoe rule
Disciplinary measures will be applied to all persons without discrimination as to origin, age, background, views, or physical attributes, such as manner of dress or hygiene.Canton Public Library Canton, MI Patrons shall enter the library appropriately attired, including shirt and footwear. Caro Area District Library Caro, MI no shoe rule Chippewa River District Library Chippawa River, MI Patrons are also required to wear shoes, or other footwear at all times in the library for hygiene and safety purposes. Clinton-Macomb Public Library Clinton Township, MI Customers shall not enter the building without a shirt or shoes. Kent District Library Comstock Park, MI Because the Library is a public facility, patrons are expected to wear proper attire. No person shall enter or remain in the building without wearing a shirt and shoes. Detroit Public Library Detroit, MI Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. Eastpointe Memorial Library Eastpointe, MI Enter or remain in the library without shoes or shirt. Fremont Area District Library Fremont, MI Respect Library Facilities, Furnishings, and Grounds by
Wearing shirts and shoes inside the building.Otsego County Library Gaylord, MI no shoe rule Grand Rapids Public Library Grand Rapids, MI No person shall enter into or remain in Library buildings unless they are properly attired including, but not limited to, wearing a shirt and shoes. Cromaine District Library Hartland, MI Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without a shirt or other covering on their bodies or without shoes or proper footwear. Hesperia Community Library Hesperia, MI no shoe rule Howell Carnegie District Library Howell, MI Respect Library Facilities, Furnishings and Grounds by
Wearing shirts and shoes inside the building.Kalamazoo Public Library Kalamazoo, MI Enter the Library barefoot or without wearing a shirt. Library of Michigan Lansing, MI Shirt and shoes - Patrons shall wear footwear and a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies. Clinton-Macomb Public Library Macomb, MI Customers shall not enter the building without a shirt or shoes. Customers must wear a covering on their upper bodies and shoes or other footwear, excluding roller blades. Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Midland, MI Shoes and shirts are required in the Library Niles District Library Niles, MI NO BARE FEET Oscoda County Library Mio, MI Enter or remain in the library without wearing a shirt or shoes. Northville District Library Northville, MI appearing without a shirt or shoes St. Clair County Library Port Huron, MI no shoe rule Petoskey Library Petoskey, MI No entering or remaining in the library without shirt and/or shoes. Rochester Hills Public Library Rochester, MI Customers entering the building shall be appropriately dressed according to community standards, including shirts and shoes (or other foot wear except roller blades). Salem-South Lyon District Library South Lyon, MI Patrons are required to be fully clothed Sterling Heights Public Library Sterling Heights, MI Patrons must wear shirts and shoes at all times while in the library. Trenton Veterans Memorial Library Trenton, MI no shoe rule West Bloomfield Township Public Library West Bloomfield, MI Not wearing shoes in the building
Creating a public nuisance by improper dress, conduct or conversation may result in the restriction of library privileges and/or use of library facilities.Bacon Memorial District Library Wyandotte, MI no shoe rule Minnesota (4/11 = 36%) Hennepin County Library Bloomington, MN no shoe rule Duluth Public Library Duluth, MN no shoe rule Dakota County Library Eagan, MN no shoe rule Grand Rapids Area Library Grand Rapids, MN no shoe rule Hibbing Public Library Hibbing, MN Library patrons entering the library must wear shirts and shoes. Minneapolis Public Library Minneapolis, MN Fail to wear shirts or shoes. Plainview Public Library Plainview, MN Dress: Shoes or sandals and shirts should be worn in the library. Rochester Public Library Rochester, MN Dress:
Shoes or sandals and shirts should be worn in the library.Scott County Public Library Shakopee, MN no shoe rule St. Paul Public Library St. Paul, MN no shoe rule Washington County Public Library Woodbury, MN no shoe rule Mississippi (0/1 = 0%) Jackson-George Regional Library System Jackson, MS no shoe rule Missouri (7/8 = 88%) Livingston County Library Chillicothe, MO no shoe rule Daniel Boone Regional Library Columbia, MO Failing to wear, on Library premises, appropriate clothing, including, but not limited to shirts and shoes, as shirts and shoes are required; Riverside Regional Library Jackson, MO Shoes and shirts are required: bathing suits are prohibited in the building unless they are dry and covered with appropriate attire. Missouri River Regional Library Jefferson City, MO For safety and hygiene reasons, shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Kansas City Public Library Kansas City, MO For safety and hygiene reasons, all customers must wear shoes and appropriate clothing. McDonald County Library Pineville, MO Any attire or combination thereof, which does not include shoes or garments covering the upper and lower torso, worn by all patrons over the age of 9. Springfield-Greene County Library Springfield, MO Not wearing shoes or shirt St. Louis Public Library St. Louis, MO To require that patrons wear shirts and shoes at all times in the Library. Montana (1/4 = 25%) Glacier County Public Library Cut Bank, MT Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without a shirt or other covering on their upper bodies or without shoes or other footwear. Lewis & Clark Library Helena, MT no shoe rule Lewistown Public Library Lewistown, MT no shoe rule Missoula Public Library Missoula, MT no shoe rule Nebraska (3/8 = 38%) Ashland Public Library Ashland, NE no shoe rule Rock County Public Library Bassett, NE no shoe rule Grand Island Public Library Grand Island, NE no shoe rule Hartington Public Library Hartington, NE Shirt and shoes must be worn in the library. Lincoln City Libraries Lincoln, NE Persons 6 years of age and older must wear shirts and shoes in the library. Orchard Public Library Orchard, NE no shoe rule Seward Public Library Seward, NE no shoe rule Baright Public Library Ralston, NE Shoes and shirt are required while in the library Nevada (2/5 = 40%) Boulder City Library Boulder City, NV Shirts and shoes are required in the library. Nevada State Library and Archives Carson City, NV no shoe rule Elko County Library Elko, NV no shoe rule Las Vegas-Clark County Library Las Vegas, NV Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. Washoe County Library System Reno, NV no shoe rule New Hampshire (3/11 = 27%) Barrington Public Library Barrington, NH no shoe rule Hampton Falls Free Library Hampton Falls, NH Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library. Conway Public Library Conway, NH no shoe rule Hopkinton Town Library Contoocook, NH no shoe rule Keene Public Library Keene, NH no shoe rule Nichols Memorial Library Kingston, NH no shoe rule Lincoln Public Library Lincoln, NH Shirts and shoes are required to enter the library. Nashua Public Library Nashua, NH no shoe rule Manchester City Library Manchester, NH You must wear a shirt and shoes in the library Dudley-Tucker Library Raymond, NH no shoe rule Tuftonboro Free Library Tuftonboro, NH no shoe rule New Jersey (19/19 = 100%) Bogota Public Library Bogota, NJ Shoes and shirts must be worn East Brunswick Public Library East Brunswick, NJ Wearing no footwear or shirt East Orange Public Library East Orange, NJ Shirt and shoes are required in the library. Haddonfield Public Library Haddonfield, NJ Failure to wear upper body clothing (such as shirts, blouses, etc.) or lower body clothing (such as pants, shirts, etc.).
Failure to wear shoes (or comparable footwear)Johnson Public Library Hackensack, NJ being inappropriately attired (e.g. shoeless, shirtless). Jersey City Free Public Library Jersey City, NJ Improper attire, including bare feet or chests Mercer County Library Lawrence, NJ Improper attire, including bare feet or chests.
Patrons are expected to wear appropriate clothing while using library facilities, including shirts and shoes.Linden Free Public Library Linden, NJ No shoes, no shirt, no service Long Branch Free Public Library Long Branch, NJ Shoes and shirts must be worn. Monroe Township Library Monroe Township, NJ Patrons without shoes or shirts. Moorestown Library Moorestown, NJ Going without shoes and/or a shirt Newark Public Library Newark, NJ Patrons without shoes or shirts. Nutley Public Library Nutley, NJ Shoes and shirts must be worn when visiting the library. Phillipsburg Free Public Library Phillipsburg, NJ Being in the library without a shirt or without footwear Ridgewood Public Library Ridgewood, NJ Failing to wear proper attire, including shoes and shirt. Teaneck Public Library Teaneck, NJ Patrons without footwear or shirts Wayne Public Library Wayne, NJ Patrons without shoes or shirts. West Orange Public Library West Orange, NJ Entering the Library with bare feet or a bare chest. Willingboro Public Library Willingboro, NJ SHOES AND SHIRTS MUST BE WORN. New Mexico (4/4 = 100%) Rio Grande Valley Library System Albuquerque, NM Failing to wear protective footwear or shirts at all times. Aztec Public Library Aztec, NM Lack of protective footwear. (Shoes must be worn at all times.) Farmington Public Library Farmington, NM No person may:
May enter the Library unless they are properly dressed.Roswell Public Library Roswell, NM Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn in the Library at all times. New York (30/43 = 70%) Stevens Memorial Library Attica, NY Absence of shirt or shoes Baldwinsville Public Library Baldwinsville, NY Alcohol, bare feet, and animals (with the exception of guide dogs) are not allowed in the library. Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn, NY Entering library buildings with bare feet or bare chest. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Buffalo, NY no shoe rule Chappaqua Library Chappaqua, NY no shoe rule Clayville Library Association Clayville, NY no shoe rule Southeast Steuben County Library Corning, NY Entering the Library without proper footwear or clothing, including a shirt. Bethlehem Public Library Delmar, NY Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times. Steele Memorial Library Elmira, NY no shoe rule Elwood Public Library Elwood, NY Inappropriate dress; Bare feet or shirtless. Garden City Public Library Garden City, NY Appropriate attire must be worn at all times in the building. Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Garnerville, NY Entering building without shirts and or shoes Germantown Library Germantown, NY Shoes and appropriate attire are necessary. Goshen Public Library Goshen, NY Shirts and shoes will be worn at all times. Great Neck Library Great Neck, NY no shoe rule Greenwood Lake Public Library Greenwood Lake, NY no shoe rule Roeliff Jansen Community Library Hillsdale, NY Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without footwear or without a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies. Tompkins County Public Library Ithaca, NY No using the library in bare feet Town of Ulster Public Library Kingston, NY no shoe rule Woodward Memorial Library Le Roy, NY no shoe rule Liverpool Public Library Liverpool, NY For reasons of safety and hygiene, patrons must wear shoes or equivalent foot covering upon entering the building. Livonia Public Library Livonia, NY Enter the building without a shirt or shoes.
Patrons must wear a covering of the upper bodies and shoes or other footwear.
No Uncovered Upper Torso or Bare FeetLyons Public Library Lyons, NY Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Macedon Public Library Macedon, NY Inappropriate dress. Middletown Public Library Middletown, NY no shoe rule Monroe Free Library Monroe, NY Enter the library without shirt or shoes. New City Public Library New City, NY Proper attire (including shirt and shoes) is required. New Rochelle Public Library New Rochelle, NY Appropriate dress is required. Patrons may not be bare footed or shirtless. The New York Public Library - The Research Libraries New York, NY Proper attire, including shirt and shoes, is required at all times. Niagara Falls Public Library Niagara Falls, NY no shoe rule North Castle Public Library North Castle, NY no shoe rule Olean Public Library Olean, NY Patrons shall not enter the building without a shirt or shoes Orangeburg Public Library Orangeburg, NY no shoe rule Town of Esopus Library Port Ewen, NY Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Chili Public Library Rochester, NY Entering without proper attire including shirt and shoes. Gates Public Library Rochester, NY NOT PERMITTED:
bare feetGreece Public Library Rochester, NY Shirt, shoes and appropriate personal hygiene are required. Henrietta Public Library Rochester, NY no shoe rule. Jervis Public Library Rome, NY All library users are required to include shoes and shirts in their attire. North Shore Public Library Shoreham, NY Because the following activities interfere with the appropriate use of the library...
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Have bare feet or inappropriate dressAlbert Wisner Public Library Warwick, NY Patrons are expected to be dressed appropriately while on the Library premises. Shirts and shoes are required while on the Library premises. West Hurley Public Library West Hurley, NY Footwear and appropriate clothing are required of all patrons. White Plains Library White Plains, NY Public health codes must be observed. Library users must be fully clothed and wear shoes; bare feet are not permitted. North Carolina (12/22 = 55%) Stanly County Public Library Albemarle, NC no shoe rule Randolph County Public Library Asheboro, NC Shirt and shoes required Carteret County Public Library Beaufort, NC Enter the building without a shirt or shoes. Pender County Public Library Burgaw, NC THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS ARE PROHIBITED....
...not wearing shoes and shirts. Indecent exposure is prohibited within state law.Chapel Hill Public Library Chapel Hill, NC no shoe rule Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Charlotte, NC Not wearing shoes or shirt, or wearing shirts unbuttoned or unzipped. Polk County Public Library Columbus, NC no shoe rule Bladen County Library Elizabethtown, NC no shoe rule Durham County Library Durham, NC no shoe rule Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center Fayetteville, NC Not wearing shoes or shirts while in the library. Vance County - H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library Henderson, NC no shoe rule Hickory Public Library Hickory, NC Failure to wear shoes or a shirt High Point Public Library High Point, NC Failing to obey the rule which requires that shoes and shirts be worn by all who are inside the building. Onslow County Public Library Jacksonville, NC no shoe rule Davidson County Public Library Lexington, NC Enter with bare feet Harnett County Public Library Lillington, NC no shoe rule Burke County Public Library Morganton, NC Entering facilities of BCPL without footwear and/or shirt. Catawba County Library Newton, NC no shoe rule Appalachian Regional Library North Wilkes, NC Patrons are expected to wear appropriate clothing while using library facilities, including shirt and shoes. Braswell Memorial Library Rocky Mount, NC no shoe rule Washington - George H. & Laura E. Brown Library Washington, NC Failure to wear shoes or shirts.
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Shoes and shirts are required when visiting the library.Albemarle Regional Library System Winton, NC Not wearing shoes or shirt. North Dakota (1/1 = 100%) Alfred Dickey Public Library Jamestown, ND Not wearing shoes or shirt Ohio (56/79 = 71%) Akron-Summit County Public Library Akron, OH Failure to wear shoes Alexandria Public Library Alexandria, OH no shoe rule Amherst Public Library Amherst, OH no shoe rule Archbold Community Library Archbold, OH no shoe rule Ashland Public Library Ashland, OH Inadequate clothing (shirts and shoes are required) Avon Lake Public Library Avon Lake, OH Street attire, including shirts and shoes, is required. Barberton Public Library Barberton, OH Lack of proper attire (for example, you must wear shirt and shoes). Clermont County Public Library Batavia (Clermont County), OH Appropriate clothing must be worn in the library at all time (shirts, footwear, etc.) Bellaire Public Library Bellaire, OH no shoe rule Canal Fulton Public Library Canal Fulton, OH no shoe rule Stark County District Library Canton, OH Shirts and footwear (other than cleats) must be worn at all times in the Library. Carroll County District Library Carrollton, OH Patrons must be fully clothed including, but not limited to, shoes and shirts Centerburg Public Library Centerburg, OH no shoe rule Washington-Centerville Public Library Centerville, OH Wear shirts and shoes Geauga County Public Library Chardon, OH no shoe rule The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Pickaway County Public Library Circleville, OH Come into the library without proper attire, including shoes and shirt. Cleveland Public Library Cleveland, OH Patrons are asked to dress appropriately; shoes and shirts are required. Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library Cleveland Heights, OH no shoe rule Clyde Public Library Clyde, OH Shoes and shirts are required in the Library. Columbus Metropolitan Library Columbus, OH Improper dress, including bare feet and no shirt. Conneaut Public Library Conneaut, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes. Coshocton Public Library Coshocton, OH Patrons must be fully clothed including, but not necessarily limited to, shoes, shirts, blouses, sweaters, etc. Cuyahoga Falls Library Cuyahoga Falls, OH Unsuitable dress (shirts and shoes are required) Dayton Metro Library Dayton, OH Enter library premises without shirt or shoes Delaware County District Library Delaware, OH no shoe rule East Palestine Memorial Public Library East Palestine, OH Shoes and shirts must be worn in the building. Preble County District Library Eaton, OH no shoe rule Elyria Public Library Elyria, OH Not wearing shoes or a shirt. Euclid Public Library Euclid, OH Using the library without shirt or shoes Birchard Public Library Fremont, OH Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library. Gnadenhutten Public Library Gnadenhutten, OH no shoe rule Lane Public Library Hamilton, OH Shirt and shoes are required. Huron Public Library Huron, OH no shoe rule Briggs Lawrence County Public Library Ironton, OH Lack of shoes and shirt. Henderson Memorial Library Association Jefferson, OH Shirts and shoes must be worn Lakewood Public Library Lakewood, OH Shoes must be worn at all times in the library.
An individual with no shoes must leave the building and is not permitted to return without shoes. An individual that has removed his or her shoes must put them back on or leave the library for the rest of the day.Liberty Center Public Library Liberty Center, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes. Wagnall's Memorial Library Lithopolis, OH Additionally, proper attire includes shirt and shoes. Lorain Public Library Lorain, OH no shoe rule Loudonville Public Library Loudonville, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes. Louisville Public Library Louisville, OH All patrons are required to be fully dressed, including shirt and shoes at all times. Shoes with cleats are not permitted in the Library. Mansfield/Richland County Public Library Mansfield, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes. Martins Ferry Public Library Martins Ferry, OH Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. Marysville Public Library Marysville, OH Not wearing shirt or shoes. Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library McArthur (Vinton County), OH Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times in the library. Middletown Public Library Middletown, OH Do Wear Shoes and Shirt At All Times
Shoes and shirt must be worn in the library.Holmes County District Public Library Millersburg, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes. Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Mount Vernon, OH no shoe rule Tuscarawas County Public Library New Philadelphia, OH no shoe rule New Straitsville Public Library New Straitsville, OH For your safety and health always wear shoes and proper clothing when in the library. Newcomerstown Public Library Newcomerstown, OH no shoe rule McKinley Memorial Library Niles, OH Shoes and shirts must be worn in the building Wright Memorial Public Library Oakwood, OH no shoe rule Putnam County District Library Ottawa, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes Morley Library Painesville, OH Shoes and shirts must be worn in the building. Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma, OH Shoes and shirts must be worn when visiting the library. Pataskala Public Library Pataskala, OH Shoes/Sandals and shirts must be worn. Way Public Library Perrysburg, OH no shoe rule Reed Memorial Library Ravenna, OH Shirts and shoes must be worn in the building. Rocky River Public Library Rocky River, OH Shoes and shirts are required to be worn by those who are on library property. Salem Public Library Salem, OH Shirts and shoes must be worn in the library building. Sandusky Library Sandusky, OH failing to wear shoes or shirt
wearing clothing that doesn't conform to customary standards in the communityShaker Heights Public Library Shaker Heights, OH no shoe rule Clark County Public Library Springfield, OH Shirts and Shoes - Shirts and shoes must be worn inside a library building, except for children in a stroller under the supervision of a patron. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Stow, OH Unsuitable dress (no shirt or no shoes) Sunbury Community Library Sunbury, OH no shoe rule Toledo Lucas County Public Library Toledo, OH ENTERING WITH BARE FEET OR WITHOUT PROPER CLOTHING Twinsburg Public Library Twinsburg, OH Unsuitable dress (no shirt, shoes) Ritter Public Library Vermilion, OH no shoe rule Wadsworth Public Library Wadsworth, OH Not wearing a shirt or shoes. Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Warren, OH Not wearing footwear or shirt that properly covers the body Mary L. Cook Public Library Waynesville, OH no shoe rule Westlake Porter Library Westlake, OH Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. Wilmington Public Library of Clinton County Wilmington, OH The wearing of shirts and shoes is required. Wayne County Public Library Wooster, OH Dressing inappropriately to include, but not limited to, not wearing a shirt or shoes, or exhibiting bodily hygiene so offensive as to constitute a nuisance to others. Worthington Libraries Worthington, OH no shoe rule Greene County Public Library Xenia, OH Patrons are required to wear shoes and a shirt at all times. Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Youngstown, OH Entering the Library barefooted and/or without a shirt or being otherwise attired so as to be disruptive to the Library environment. Oklahoma (3/11 = 20%) Broken Bow Public Library Broken Bow, OK no shoe rule Western Plains Library System Clinton, OK no shoe rule Coal County Library Coalgate, OK no shoe rule Duncan Public Library Duncan, OK no shoe rule Hartshorne Public Library Hartshorne, OK no shoe rule Maysville Public Library Maysville, OK entering the Library building without a shirt and shoes Stigler Public Library Stigler, OK no shoe rule Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, OK entering the Library building without a shirt and shoes Mattie Terry Public Library Valliant, OK no shoe rule Waynoka Public Library Waynoka, OK Entering the Library without shoes and shirts. Wister Public Library Wister, OK no shoe rule Oregon (9/12 = 75%) Clackamas County Library Oregon City, OR no shoe rule Cedar Mill Community Library Cedar Mill, OR no shoe rule Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Corvallis, OR Walking inside the library in bare feet. Klamath County Public Library Klamath, OR Walking inside the library in bare feet. Lake Oswego Public Library Lake Oswego, OR Entering the Library barefooted, or without a shirt, or with offensive body odor or personal hygiene. Jefferson County Library District Madras, OR Respect Library Facilities, Furnishings and Grounds by:
Wearing shirts and shoes inside the building.Molalla Public Library Molalla, OR Shoes or sandals must be worn. Newport Public Library Newport, OR Failing to maintain a reasonable state of dress or personal hygiene Multnomah County Library Portland, OR Entering library buildings with bare feet or a bare chest. Crook County Library Prineville, OR Any person who enters the library with bare feet or bare chest or disturbs others because of offensive body odor. Silver Falls Public Library Silverton, OR wear shoes in the library Tigard Public Library Tigard, OR no shoe rule Pennsylvania (14/16 = 87%) Abington Township Public Library Abington, PA Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without a shirt or other covering of the upper body or without shoes or other footwear. Parkland Community Library Allentown, PA Not permitted in the library:
bare feetAvalon Public Library Avalon, PA no shoe rule Boyertown Community Library Boyertown, PA DRESS AND BEHAVIOR
Appropriate dress, footwear and behavior are expected.Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall Carnegie, PA Removal of shirt, pants, or shoes Bucks County Free Library Doylestown, PA Library users must be fully clothed, including shoes Adams County Library System Gettysburg, PA no shoe rule Dauphin County Library Harrisburg, PA Enter the building without a shirt or shoes.
Patrons must wear a covering of their upper bodies and shoes or other footwear.
Patrons must wear a covering of their upper bodies and shoes or other footwear.Lancaster County Library Lancaster, PA Not wearing shoes or shirt inside library facilities Lansdowne Library Lansdowne, PA ATTIRE: Shoes and shirts must be worn inside the library. Lebanon Community Library Lebanon, PA Shirt and shoes must be worn. Mt. Lebanon Public Library Mt. Lebanon, PA Not wearing shoes or shirts. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. St. Marys Public Library St. Marys, PA Improper Attire.
Patrons must wear shoes and shirt in the library building.Eastern Monroe Public Library Stroudsburg, PA Enter a library building or vehicle without being fully clothed. Patrons must wear a covering of their upper bodies and shoes or other footwear. Radnor Memorial Library Wayne, PA Improper dress (for example, not wearing shirts or shoes; wearing athletic shoes with cleats other types of shoes that can damage the floor or contribute to disruptive noise) Rhode Island (1/6 = 17%) Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library Harrisville, RI no shoe rule Hope Library Hope, RI no shoe rule North Scituate Public Library North Scituate, RI no shoe rule Providence Public Library Providence, RI Inappropriate attire (shirts and shoes required) North Smithfield Public Library Slatersville, RI no shoe rule West Warwick Public Library West Warwick, RI no shoe rule South Carolina (9/9 = 100%) Kershaw County Library Camden, SC Patrons are required to wear shoes and a shirt at all times. Charleston County Library System Charleston, SC Improper dress. Shoes and shirts are required. Darlington County Library System Darlington, SC Improper attire. Patrons need shoes, shirt, pants or skirt/dress on at all times when in the library. Pickens County Library Easley, SC Shoes and shirts are required apparel on Library property. Greenville County Library System Greenville, SC Not wearing shoes and a shirt. Harvin Clarendon County Library Manning, SC Improper attire. Patrons must wear shirts, shoes, pants or skirts/dresses at all times. Williamsburg County Public Library Kingstree, SC Improper dress (Shirt and shoes are required.) York County Library Rock Hill, SC Appropriate apparel, which includes but is not limited to a shirt and footwear, is to be worn in the library. Personal cleanliness is expected. Spartanburg County Public Library Spartanburg, SC Being inappropriately dressed, (normal attire includes shoes and shirt). South Dakota (2/2 = 100%) Siouxland Library Siouxland, SD Not wearing shoes or a shirt. Yankton Community Library Yankton, SD No proper attire (meaning shoes, shirt). Tennessee (4/6 = 67%) Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library Chattanooga, TN Patrons must wear shirt and shoes at all times. Any attire that is disruptive to the library environment is prohibited. Jacksboro Public Library Jacksboro, TN Customers must wear appropriate attire, including shoes, at all times. Johnson City Public Library Johnson City, TN appropriate attire, including shoes and shirt; The Carver Branch Library Kingsport, TN Shoes and shirts are required for entrance. C. E. Weldon Public Library Martin, TN no shoe rule Betty Anne Jolly Norris Community Library Norris, TN no shoe rule Texas (9/20 = 50%) Abilene Public Library Abilene, TX no shoe rule Alvarado Public Library Alvarado, TX no shoe rule Arlington Public Library Arlington, TX no shoe rule Austin Public Library Austin, TX Not Wearing Shirts, Pants or Shoes Westlake Community Library Austin, TX no shoe rule Bastrop Public Library Bastrop, TX Wear appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts (no wet clothes or bathing suits) Joe Barnhart Bee County Library Beeville, TX no shoe rule Boerne Public Library Boerne, TX Enter the library without shoes and shirt The J.H. Wootter’s Crockett Public Library Crockett, TX no shoe rule Dripping Springs Library Dripping Springs, TX Not Wearing Shirts or Shoes Frisco Public Library Frisco, TX no shoe rule Duncanville Public Library Duncanville, TX no shoe rule Irving Public Library Irving, TX no shoe rule Lampasas Public Library Lampasas, TX no shoe rule Port Isabel Public Library Port Isabel, TX Not wearing shoes or shirt, or wearing clothes unbuttoned or unzipped Effie & Wilton Hebert Public Library Port Neches, TX Shoes and shirt must be worn. Fort Bend County Libraries Richmond, TX no shoe rule San Antonio Public Library San Antonio, TX Enter the library without shoes and shirts. Texarkana Public Library Texarkana, TX ENTER WITH BARE FEET (EXCEPT FOR INFANTS) Wichita Falls Public Library Wichita Falls, TX Lack of protective footwear and/or shirt. Utah (1/2 = 50%) Logan Public Library Logan, UT no shoe rule
Eccentric behavior.Provo City Library Provo City, UT Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times in the Library. Vermont (1/1 = 100%) Kellogg-Hubbard Library Montpelier, VT Shoes and shirts must be worn. Virginia (10/17 = 59%) Washington County Public Library System Abingdon, VA Entering the library without proper attire, including shoes and shirts. Alexandria Library Alexandria, VA Be present in the building without shirt or shoes. Patrons must wear a covering of their upper bodies and shoes or other footwear while in the library building. Amherst County Public Library Amherst, VA Not wearing shoes and a shirt. Both are required. Arlington County Library Arlington, VA Inadequate attire (shoes and shirts required) Bedford Public Library Bedford, VA Section 8-1 Proper Attire
Proper attire, including shirt and shoes, is required of all patrons entering the library facilities. Swim suits, unless completely covered, are not considered proper attire.Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Charlottesville, VA no shoe rule Shenandoah County Library System Edinburg, VA Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Mary Riley Styles Public Library Falls Church, VA Shoes and shirts must be worn in the Library. Appomattox Regional Library System Hopewell, VA no shoe rule Wythe Grayson Regional Library Virginia Independence, VA Normal dress, including shirts and shoes is required. Lewis Egerton Smoot Memorial Library King George, VA no shoe rule Loudoun County Public Library Leesburg, VA Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. Nottoway County Library Nottoway, VA no shoe rule Radford Public Library Radford, VA no shoe rule The Library Of Virginia Richmond, VA Patrons must wear appropriate attire at all times. Tazewell County Public Library Tazewell, VA no shoe rule Williamsburg Regional Library Williamsburg, VA no shoe rule Washington (7/16 = 44%) Whatcom County Library System Bellingham, WA no shoe rule KITSAP Regional Library Bremerton, WA Patrons are expected to wear appropriate clothing while using library facilities, including shirts and shoes. Stevens County Rural Library District Chewelah, WA no shoe rule Asotin County Library Clarkston, WA no shoe rule King County Library System Issaquah, WA no shoe rule Mid-Columbia Library District Kennewick, WA Shoes, shirts, and appropriate attire must be worn in the library. Pend Orielle County Library District Newport, WA no shoe rule North Olympic Library System Port Angeles, WA no shoe rule Renton Public Library Renton, WA Entering or remaining in the Library barefoot, shirtless or with offensive bodily odor or hygiene that elicits complaints from others. Richland Public Library Richland, WA Entering library without shirt or shoes Seattle Public Library Seattle, WA Entering the Library barefooted, without a shirt, with offensive body odor or personal hygiene, or being otherwise attired so as to be disruptive to the Library environment. Spokane County Library District Spokane, WA no shoe rule Spokane Public Library Spokane, WA no shoe rule Tacoma Public Library Tacoma, WA Entering or remaining n the Library barefoot or shirtless. Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Vancouver, WA no shoe rule Walla Walla Public Library Walla Walla, WA Entering with bare feet or without a shirt West Virginia (2/3 = 67%) Kanawha County Public Library Charleston, WV Any adult entering the Library must wear a shirt and shoes. Children without shirt and/or shoes may enter, but not stay for more than a few minutes. Taylor County Public Library Grafton, WV no shoe rule Ohio County Public Library Wheeling, WV Enter the library with bare feet or without a shirt Wisconsin (18/36 = 50%) Appleton Public Library Appleton, WI no shoe rule Beloit Public Library Beloit, WI no shoe rule Black Earth Public Library Black Earth, WI no shoe rule Dwight Foster Public Library Fort Atkinson, WI wearing inadequate clothing Neuschafer Community Library Fremont, WI no shoe rule
It is the patron's responsibility to maintain necessary and proper behavior standards in order to protect his/her individual rights and the rights and privileges of other patrons.Horicon Public Library Horicon, WI Enter or remain in the Library without a shirt or shoes. Kenosha Public Library Kenosha, WI Failing to wear shirt or shoes Menominee County Library (Menominee Indian Nation) Keshina, WI no shoe rule Lake Geneva Public Library Lake Geneva, WI no shoe rule Schreiner Memorial Library Lancaster, WI no shoe rule Madison Public Library Madison, WI no shoe rule Manitowoc Public Library Manitowoc, WI Appropriate apparel, including footwear, should be worn in the library. All patrons must wear shoes at all times. McFarland Public Library McFarland, WI Being in the Library without shirt or shoes. Middleton Public Library Middleton, WI Enter or remain in the Library without a shirt or shoes. Milwaukee Public Library Milwaukee, WI no shoe rule Mount Horeb Public Library Mount Horeb, WI Please wear shirts and shoes (and other clothing!) into the library. Muskego Public Library Muskego, WI NO SHOES OR SHIRT: Patrons are not permitted in the building without shoes or shirt. Remind the patron of the rule. If they have no shoes or shirt with them, they will have to leave at once. ONE WARNING AND OUT. Neenah Public Library Neenah, WI no shoe rule New Holstein Public Library New Holstein, WI Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Farnsworth Public Library Oconto, WI no shoe rule Oshkosh Public Library Oshkosh, WI Shoes and sufficient clothing (shirt, shorts) must be worn. Swimwear is not appropriate. Portage Public Library Portage, WI Failing to wear shirt and shoes in the building Prescott Public Library Prescott, WI no shoe rule Racine Public Library Racine, WI Entering or being in the building without being fully clothed, which includes but is not limited to wearing a shirt and shoes. Reedsburg Public Library Reedsburg, WI Be in the Library without shirt, pants or shoes. Reeceville Public Library Reeceville, WI Shirts and shoes are required; bathing suits and roller blades or roller skates are disallowed. River Falls Public Library River Falls, WI no shoe rule Mead Library Sheboygan, WI Members of the public shall not enter the building unless fully clothed including but not limited to a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies and shoes or other footwear. Sun Prairie Public Library Sun Prairie, WI no shoe rule Lester Public Library Two Rivers, WI (c) Inappropriate Personal Attire & Hygiene
(1) Inappropriate attire. Shoes and shirts are required at all times.Waterford Public Library Waterford, WI no shoe rule Karl Junginger Memorial Library Waterloo, WI Shirts and shoes are required Watertown Public Library Watertown, WI no shoe rule Waukesha Public Library Waukesha, WI no shoe rule Waupaca Area Public Library Waupaca, WI Appropriate attire is required. This includes shoes, shirt, and pants, shorts, skirt or similar covering. Whitefish Bay Public Library Whitefish Bay, WI no shoe rule Wyoming (1/3 = 33%) Laramie County Library System Cheyenne, WY Inappropriate dress including no shirt or shoes. Albany County Library System Laramie, WY no shoe rule Washakie County Library Worland, WY no shoe rule
Canada
(21/37 = 57%)
Alberta (0) British Columbia (2/5 = 40%) Creston Public Library Creston, BC, Canada no shoe rule Port Moody Public Library Port Moody, BC, Canada no shoe rule Okanagan Regional Library Kelowna, BC, Canada Shoes must be worn for health and safety reasons. Surrey Public Library Surrey, BC, Canada No person shall enter or be in a library facility without proper attire, which includes footwear and shirt.
City of Surrey, By-Law No. 13804, Section 11.Whistler Public Library Whistler, BC, Canada no shoe rule Manitoba (0) New Brunswick (1/1 = 100%) Moncton Public Library Moncton, NB, Canada The Moncton Public Library will not tolerate the following:
- bare feetNewfoundland (0) Nova Scotia (1/4 = 25%) Annapolis Valley Regional Library Bridgetown, NS, Canada no shoe rule South Shore Regional Library Bridgewater, NS, Canada no shoe rule Colchester-East Hants Regional Library Colchester, NS, Canada Shoes and shirts must be worn. Halifax Regional Library Halifax, NS, Canada no shoe rule Ontario (16/21 = 76%) Barrie Public Library Barrie, ON, Canada Shirts and shoes must be worn Bonfield Public Library Bonfield, ON, Canada no shoe rule Brampton Library Brampton, ON, Canada no shoe rule Brantford Public Library Brantford, ON, Canada enter without shoes or shirt Galway-Cavendish & Harvey Township Public Library Buckhorn, ON, Canada Shirts and shoes must be worn Guelph Public Library Guelph, ON, Canada Enter the library while not wearing shoes and a shirt. Innisfil Public Library Innisfil, ON, Canada Shoes and shirts must be worn; Kingston Frontenac Public Library Kingston, ON, Canada Members of the public must wear shoes. Hamilton Public Library Hamilton, ON, Canada Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. London Public Library London, ON, Canada no shoe rule Markham Public Libraries Markham, ON, Canada no shoe rule Meaford Public Library Meaford, ON, Canada Shoes and shirts must be worn. Niagara Falls Public Library Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Shirts and shoes must be worn. Pickering Public Library Pickering, ON, Canada Clients must wear appropriate attire including shirt and shoes. Scugog Memorial Public Library Port Perry, ON, Canada Shoes and shirts must be worn in the library. Wet bathing suits are not allowed in the building. Richmond Hill Public Library Richmond Hill, ON, Canada no shoe rule Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada Enter with bare feet. Norfolk County Public Library Simcoe, ON, Canada Appropriate attire including, shoes, shirts, etc. must be worn in the library. Greater Sudbury Public Library Sudbury, ON, Canada Shirts and shoes or other footwear are required. Toronto Public Library Toronto, ON, Canada Members of the public must wear shirts and shoes and other appropriate attire. Woodstock Public Library Woodstock, ON, Canada Proper attire
Members of the public are not permitted in the Library with bare feet or torsos.Northwest Territories (0) Prince Edward Island (0) Quebec (1/5 = 20%) Bibliothèque municipale Saul Bellow Lachine, QC, Canada Un préposé à la bibliothèque peut interdire temporairement l’accès aux locaux de la bibliothèque à toute personne qui n’est pas convenablement et entièrement vêtue;
[An employee of the library may temporarily deny access to the library of any person not properly and completely dressed.]Saint-Lazare Municipal Library Saint-Lazare, QC, Canada no shoe rule Bibliothèque municipale Éva-Senécal Sherbrooke, QC, Canada no shoe rule Bibliothèque de Verdun Verdun, QC, Canada no shoe rule Bibliothèque Patrick-Dignan de Windsor Windsor, QC, Canada no shoe rule (article 4-33)
Il est défendu à toute personne d'être vêtue de façon indécente dans la bibliothèque.
[No person may be dressed in an indecent way in the library.]Saskatchewan (0/1 = 0%) Regina Public Library Regina, SK, Canada no shoe rule
All patrons of the Public Library shall comply with applicable public health codes and regulations.Yukon (0)