The Library Board shall have the power, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, to prepare and adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations for its guidance and for the efficient management of the library as it deems expedient. To maintain the library's usefulness and efficiency, the Board shall fix and impose, by general rules, penalties and forfeitures for trespass or injury upon or to the library building, grounds, rooms, books or other property, for the failure to return any book, or for violation of any bylaws or regulations, and it shall have and exercise such power as may be necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of this chapter in establishing and maintaining a public library. Any bylaws, rules or regulations established by the Board may be amended by the Mayor and Council.
(1958 Code § 20.19)