Library Policies: Food & Drink in the Library - Designated Food Areas for Patrons

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Most libraries are "food free" zones; that is, food cannot be consumed in the library. However, many libraries have nearby designated areas where food is allowed.

Non-alcoholic beverages in approved containers are allowed in most libraries and collections. The exceptions are: Beinecke Rare Book Library, Lewis Walpole Library, Manuscripts & Archives in Sterling Memorial Library and Arts of the Book in Sterling Memorial Library. Other areas in libraries may prohibit beverages and this will be indicated by signs.

Library	Policy	Designated food area
Sterling Memorial	No Food; certain collections/areas may restrict beverages also	Selin Courtyard
Bass Library	Food and drink allowed	All Bass Library space
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript	No Food or Beverages	No area in building
Lewis Walpole	No Food or Beverages	Timothy Root House, next to the Library
Haas Family Arts Library	No food	No area in building
Classics	No food	No area in building
Center for Science and Social Science Information	Food and drink allowed	All CSSSI space
Divinity	No food	Cafeteria, Common Room & Commuter Lounge
Mathematics	No food	Lounge in Dunham Lab, 4^th floor
Geology	No food	No area in building
Medical	No food	Beverages in any container allowed in lobby seating area only. Beverages in approved containers anywhere in library.
Law	No food	No area in building