Library Food and Drink Guidelines

Food and drink pose a risk to Library collections, equipment, and furnishings, but we hope that Chemeketa Community College Library users will be considerate and responsible when consuming food and drink in the Library in order to continue this privilege.

Food and drinks in approved containers are permitted in most areas of the Chemeketa Community College Library. Users are liable for any damage to library property and equipment caused by food or drink.  We do not allow food and drinks at computer stations.  A dedicated space is provided to set drinks and food while working on computers.

It is never acceptable to consume alcohol or use tobacco products of any kind in the library (College policy #2250 POL and College policy #2255 POL).

Library staff members have final approval of any sort of food, beverage, or container allowed in the library and reserve the right to exclude any food, beverage, or container for any reason.

Acceptable Food and Drinks

Most food is allowed in the library as long as it is consumed in a respectful manner.  Strong-smelling, loud, or overly messy foods are not allowed in the Library.  Users eating foods that disturb other patrons will be asked to put the food away.  Anyone refusing to put food or drink away may be asked to leave the library. 

Food deliveries are not permitted.  Library-sponsored events and meeting may involve catered items.

Drink containers must have a lid.

Proper disposal of Cups and Wrappers

Patrons must clean up after themselves and are responsible for disposing of and/or taking drink and food containers with them when they leave the library.  There are trash and recycling containers available throughout the library.  Food and drinks left unattended may be discarded.

Report spills or concerns to a Library staff member at any service desk.

Contact Us

Salem Campus Library

Building 9, Room 200. Phone 503.399.5043

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