UNATTENDED CHILDREN’S POLICY
MITCHELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Mitchell Public Library is very concerned about the safety and welfare of children while they are visiting the library.  It is the policy of the Mitchell Public Library Board of Trustees that parents or legal guardians are fully responsible for the safety, security, and monitoring of their children while on the library property.

Rules:

Children 8 years old and under should at all times be with a responsible adult or caregiver who is at least 12 years old.  Adults and caregivers must supervise children and keep them in sight, not only inside the library but also on library grounds.

If the caregiver cannot be located then the library staff will call law enforcement.

All children, whether they are alone or with their parent or caregiver are expected to be well behaved and to respect other patrons, the staff and library property.

Library staff will ask the disruptive or destructive children to behave.  If they do not, then they will be told to leave the library.

Parents and caregivers should be aware of library hours and should not leave children at the library before opening and after closing. 

A library staff may call law enforcement for children who have been left at the library at closing.