Children under age 9 must have a responsible caregiver within sight and conversation distance
at all times. The caregiver is expected to supervise the child and ensure that the child's behavior
is not disturbing to other library customers. Children age 3 - 8 attending a library sponsored
program may be unattended by a responsible caregiver during the program. The caregiver must be
present in the library, readily accessible if staff should require assistance with the child.
Children ages 9 to 11 must have a caregiver present in the library during the entire time
that they are using library resources. The caregiver must be readily accessible if staff should
require assistance with the child. The caregiver should clearly inform the child about his/her
location in the library before leaving the child alone.
Children ages 12 and older may be present in the library unaccompanied by a responsible
caregiver. The child must have information to be able to contact a parent or guardian if needed.
Unaccompanied children who disturb other library customers or become otherwise disruptive may be
asked to leave the library if their behavior is not acceptable after a reasonable warning.
Safe Children Policy (PDF)
Approved by Library Advisory Board, May 18, 2004
Larry Ringer, President of the Library Board
