It is unlawful for any person to take from the public library or any premises thereof any book, map, plat, chart, picture or other personal property belonging to or under the control of the public library except with the permission of the librarian or person or persons in charge thereof, and in compliance with the rules of said public library, or to retain such book, map, plat, chart or other personal property in his possession or keep the same out of said public library for a longer period of time than that designated on each book or date card. (Prior code § 2-213)