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Unattended Child Policy
The Des Plaines Valley Public Library District is not responsible for unattended
children in the library or on library premises. While the Library encourages
children of all ages to use the Library, it does not provide childcare nor
assume any parental responsibilities for children while they are in the
Library. Therefore, the Library does not act in loco parentis. Parents,
guardians, and caregivers are solely responsible for monitoring their children’s
safety, activities, and behavior while visiting the Library.
The
Library staff will not take responsibility for the care of any age child;
however, children aged 8 and older may use library facilities without the direct
supervision of a parent or guardian so long as they behave in accordance with
all library policies. Conversely, leaving a child less than eight years of age,
unattended in the Library is a violation of this policy, and said child may be
deemed to be at risk. In such situations, Library staff may contact local law
enforcement and/or child protective authorities to ensure the safety and
well-being of the child.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, April 24, 2007
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