Programming

20.1 GENERAL

Library programming supports the library’s mission to serve the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of its residents.  The library strives to offer a variety of programs for all ages that reflect the community’s interests, encourage library usage, promote library materials and extend library services to the community.  Programs are a means through which the public can share experiences, appreciate special interests, and exchange information. All programs are open to the general public; however, some programs may be designed with specific audiences in mind, such as children’s programs, adult craft workshops, and story times.  Programs targeted toward specific audiences will be publicized as such.

• The Canby Public Library reserves the right to promote library-sponsored programs as it sees fit.  Such promotion may include, but is not limited to, the use of social media, in-house marketing, photography, video, print and online media.
• Library sponsored programs may be offered at locations outside the library as well as on-site.  Such locations may include schools, community centers, information fairs, farmers markets, and area businesses.
• Library sponsored programs shall be at the discretion of the library staff.  Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute or imply an endorsement of its policies, beliefs or program by any library personnel or by the City of Canby.
• Grant funded programs are subject to the regulations of the grantor.
• Programs may be presented by library staff, volunteers, or outside presenters.  Library staff that present programs do so as part of their regular job and may not be hired as outside contractors for programming.  Programs may be held on-site or off-site.
• The library does not offer programs of a commercial nature. Library-sponsored programs must have a special educational, informational or cultural value to the community.
• The library may draw upon other community resources in developing programs and actively partner with other community agencies, organizations, educational and cultural institutions or individuals to develop and present co-sponsored public programs. Professional performers and presenters that reflect specialized or unique expertise may be hired for library programs.
• The library will not be held liable for the consequences of any information presented by a speaker during a library program.

The City of Canby assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for accidents or injuries sustained by individuals or groups of individuals, while attending a library-sponsored program. Any specific requirements of a program will be noted with the posting of the program.

20.2 PROGRAM REGISTRATION

• Registration will begin when the program flyer is made public in print and/or on the library website. Registration will NOT begin any earlier than the specified date.
• If there is an age requirement for a library program, only patrons who meet the specified age requirement will be registered for that program.
• Registrations for programs can be made in person, online, or over the telephone.
• If a patron is unable to attend a program, the patron is requested to call the library to cancel or to cancel through the link in the registration email so that the spot may be filled as soon as possible. If a patron does not show up to a program in which they registered, future program registrations may be suspended for a period of time at the Library's discretion.