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In the Heart of Camillus Since 1918

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Category: Former Library Policies

Patron Code of Conduct

Posted on: October 21, 2022 Last updated on: March 21, 2023 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
“Maxwell Memorial Library is a public institution that wants to ensure all library patrons and staff feel welcome, safe, and respected while using the library. Toward this end, the library Board of Trustees has established the following Code of Conduct…”
— Revised October 17, 2022
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Conflict of Interest Policy & Statement

Posted on: June 13, 2022 Last updated on: January 23, 2024 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
The Maxwell Memorial Library Board of Trustees is committed to avoiding any situation in which the existence of simultaneous, conflicting interests of any Library Trustee or employee may call into question the integrity of the management or operation of the Library.
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Masks Required Again 😷

Posted on: August 12, 2021 Last updated on: March 31, 2022 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Starting Monday, August 16, everyone in the Maxwell building must wear a mask.
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Patron Code of Conduct

Posted on: August 18, 2020 Last updated on: October 21, 2022 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
The Board of Trustees has revised the library’s Patron Code of Conduct (effective August 18, 2020) in order to take account of some requirements during the pandemic.
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Maxwell Reopening for Visits

Posted on: August 11, 2020 Last updated on: September 14, 2022 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell Library will reopen for visits on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10 AM!
Visits will be by appointment only.
This post should answer most of your questions about how it will work.
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Photos and recordings in the Library

Posted on: May 6, 2019 Last updated on: March 27, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
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Maxwell Bylaws

Posted on: January 31, 2018 Last updated on: June 22, 2021 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Amended and accepted in January 2018
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Computer, Wi-Fi, and Internet

Posted on: January 22, 2018 Last updated on: May 16, 2023 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Approved January 22, 2018
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Room Reservation & Use

Posted on: December 31, 2017 Last updated on: August 23, 2021 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Adopted August 2011
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Patron Code of Conduct

Posted on: May 15, 2017 Last updated on: May 24, 2021 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell Memorial Library is a public institution that wants to ensure all library patrons and staff feel welcome, safe, and respected while using the library. Toward this end, the library Board of Trustees has established its Code of Conduct. Maxwell…
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About Maxwell

Maxwell Memorial Library serves the Town of Camillus, New York on the western side of Onondaga County. The library is located on the corner of Genesee and Leroy streets near the center of the Village of Camillus. Though Maxwell Library was founded in 1918, our building dates from around 1868 and formerly housed a church.

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Monday–Thursday10 AM–8 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–3 PM
SundayClosed

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Maxwell Memorial Library
14 Genesee St.
Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315-672-3661
maxwell@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org

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