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The
Farnsworth Public 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.
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Policy
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Responsibility
for the welfare and the behavior of children using the library rests
with the parent/guardian or an assigned chaperone. Though the staff
will 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.
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Young
children should be attended and adequately supervised by a parent, guardian
or caregiver who is a responsible person of at least 12 years of age.
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Older
children may use the library unattended provided they are able to maintain
proper library behavior.
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Adopted by Board of Trustees—January 25, 2001
