Procedures
As a public institution dedicated to free expression, freedom of speech, and open access to ideas representing all points of view, the St. Charles City-County Library provides an online space to individuals and groups in order to display information that meets the educational, recreational, civic, and cultural needs of the community.
Submitted materials must include the name of the organization/group, contact, registration, location, or other relevant information to be accepted. The community information, materials, or event must be open to the general public and intended to educate, enrich, or inform. Only 4 flyers per organization may be displayed at one time.
The Virtual Community Bulletin Board is not intended for commercial or marketplace use. Posts advertising items or property for sale or rent will not be accepted. However, individual or for-profit services that provide a clear community benefit, such as tutoring, résumé assistance, low-cost counseling, or charitable initiatives, may be considered at the discretion of Library staff.
This online space is intended to highlight community programs, events, and services that benefit St. Charles County residents.
The Libary assumes no responsibility for any inappropriate use of posted information. The Library does not ensure the community information, materials, or events on display are accurate or reliable. Displayed materials do not constitute endorsement by the Library, the Library District Board of Trustees, or staff.
The Library reserves the right to establish and enforce policies and guidelines regarding the quality of material, time, place, and manner of display, as well as suitability for viewing by patrons of all ages.
All postings are to be approved by library staff before being displayed, and will be posted within 7 business days of submission.
The Library will not approve submissions regarding political candidates, policy, support, or opposition to any issue. The Library will not approve submissions that include hate speech or inappropriate content. Any activities for individual gain or commercial profit will also be denied.
Guidelines
To be considered for promotion on our virtual community bulletin board, submissions must:
Promote or describe a public educational, recreational, or cultural event or initiative that serves the civic needs of the St. Charles County community.
Include the organization/group name, contact information, registration details, location, and any other relevant information.
Be presented in a professional format (handwritten or scanned documents will not be accepted).
Be submitted as a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file (maximum size: 300KB).
Be approved and displayed at the discretion of Library staff.
If your submission does not appear on the website, it did not meet the criteria listed above.