Unattended Children Policy

Leaving a child age 8 or under, unattended inside or outside of the Library is not in keeping with reasonable use of the Library as it is intended. It is the policy of this Library that all children age 8 or under must be accompanied by, and supervised by, a guardian. Guardian in this case refers to a parent, guardian, child care provider or other person who is generally responsible for the youth while she or he is in the Library.

Parents who drop off children 9 or older at the Library are asked to pick them up 15 minutes before closing time.

Our policy for children found left unattended at closing time is as follows: The local non-emergency number will be called and the child(ren) will be left in the care of the Northfield Police Department.

Under no circumstances are library staff to transport a child home.

ADOPTED: 4/11/02
AMENDED: 1/9/14