Approved October 14, 2025

For definitions and other information relevant to understanding Library Policies, please see Introduction to Library Policies.

Definitions.
“Material”: Any physical or electronic information source of the Library including, but not limited to, all collections which are available to Users.
“User”: Those who use the Resources provided by the Library.
“Resource”: Any bought, donated, or leased physical or electronic information source of the Library.
“Program”: A cultural or educational event sponsored by the Library which is attended by Library Users.
“Display”: A physical or digital exhibition of Resources created by the Library which highlight a specific subject or topic.

Introduction.
Greenwich Library (“the Library”) recognizes that some Users may object to certain Resources, Programs, or Displays. This policy provides the process which must be followed in order for any Resource, Program, or Display to be reconsidered as part of the Library’s offerings.

The Library is guided by the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read statement which is appended to this policy. The standards of privacy and confidentiality endorsed by the American Library Association and outlined in the Privacy & Confidentiality of Library Records Policy are applied to the development and management of Library collections. Access to the Internet is covered by a separate Use of Electronic Resources Policy.

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