menominee indian tribe of wisconsin library unattended children policy

Purpose The Menominee Tribal/County Library welcomes children of all ages to use its facilities and services. In an effort to ensure the safety and well being of the children and maintain an atmosphere of constructive library use, the following policy regarding appropriate use of the library by children and their caregivers is adopted. Policy Responsibility for the welfare and the behavior of children using the library rests with the parent/guardian or an assigned chaperone. Though staff will always respond with care and concern, they cannot assume responsibility for children's safety and comfort when they are unattended. Staff may need to contact authorities such as the Police either to assist with the enforcement of discipline in the library or to ensure the safety of an unattended child. Young children under the age of 6 should be attended and adequately supervised by a parent, guardian, or caregiver that is a responsible person of at least fourteen years of age. Older children may use the library unattended provided they are able to maintain proper library behavior. The librarian has the right to bar a child from activities due to repeated offenses of inappropriate behavior if necessary.