Solicitation Policy

Gathering Petition Signatures on Library Grounds

The Prescott Public Library is a quasi-public forum.  Gathering of petition signatures is viewed as a free speech issue, protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and is allowed on library grounds according to the following guidelines:

1. Entrances or emergency exits must be left clear and allow for easy access by library patrons.
2. Aggressive solicitation is not allowed.  

Because of the layout of the library entrances the following guidelines apply:

1. Goodwin Street Entrance - No tables allowed.  Soliciting may take place on the brick pavers, not on the stairs or landing in front of the library doors.
2. Lower Level Entrance - Tables may be placed north of the entrance between the pillar and the fire hose connection.  
3. South Entrance - Tables may be placed between the staff entrance and the bench.

Both the solicitors and library patrons are expected to abide by the library’s standards of behavior.  Groups and individuals registering voters should follow the above guidelines. 

Commercial solicitation is not allowed.