[Publib] Bible study in the library ok? clarification

[Lazenby, Sherri]

Angela,

 

I wouldn't even think about the religious aspect.  When dealing with a
group like this you should just haul out your library policy that covers
loud behavior in the library.  It really doesn't matter why they are
being loud.  As long as you keep it to behavior that violates your
policy you have a leg to stand on.

 

 

Sherri L. Lazenby

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Morse, Angela
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 7:21 PM
To: Publib at Webjunction.Org
Subject: [Publib] Bible study in the library ok? clarification

 

Thought I should just clarify the behavior- this group was somewhat
loudly reciting different passages and praying, not just reading to
themselves.

 

Angela Morse

Adult Services Librarian

Bryan Public Library

201 E 26th St.

Bryan, TX 77802

(979) 209-5600

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From: Morse, Angela 
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 7:02 PM
To: Publib at Webjunction.Org
Subject: Bible study in the library ok?

 

Everyone-

Tonight we had a group doing Bible study in the library. They were not
using our meeting room, but were doing it at one of the tables. My
understanding is that the Supreme Court recently said certain types of
religious activities are not allowed in public libraries. Does Bible
study fall under this category? Am I wrong and there is no such Supreme
Court ruling?

 

Angela Morse

Adult Services Librarian

Bryan Public Library

201 E 26th St.

Bryan, TX 77802

(979) 209-5600

 

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