The library is dedicated to providing free access
to information to the entire community in a safe and pleasant library
environment.
Children are welcome in the library and encouraged
to use its resources and services. The library is not, however, an after-school
or day-care facility. The library cannot assume responsibility for
the care and safety of unsupervised children. In the best interests
of the children, parents
should make regular after-school or day-care
arrangements for children who
cannot go home after school. A list of
local resources is available from the children's librarian.
During open hours:
Children under
the age of 11
may not use the
library unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Older brothers, sisters,
or caretakers under the age of 18 are not considered adequate supervisors.
Children of any age who behave in such a manner
as to disrupt the library environment will be subject to the "Policy
Regarding Disruptive Behavior". Disruptive behavior includes any situation, which
causes the child, other library patrons, or library staff distress or
concern whether or not the parent/caregiver is present.
Regardless of the age of the child, parents of
a disruptive/unsupervised child will be asked to control the child's behavior
or remove the child from the library immediately if requested by staff.
At closing time:
If a child is left unattended at closing time,
staff will make a reasonable effort to locate the parent/guardian. If
the parent/guardian has not arrived within a period of 15 minutes after the
posted closing time, staff will turn the child over to the South Pasadena
Police Department.
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