Marshall Public Library

Unattended Children Policy

Approved by the Board of Trustees, February 17, 2004

The Marshall Public Library welcomes library use by children aged 17 and under. Staff members are available to assist children with library materials or services, and the Library desires to provide a safe and appropriate environment for visitors of all ages.

However, as a public facility providing public library services to a diversity of patrons, the Library is neither equipped nor is it the Library’s role to provide long or short-term child care.

For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children under 8 years of age while they are using the Library. While in the library, parents or caregivers are responsible for the behavior of their children.

All library patrons, including children, are expected to maintain behavior which in the opinion of the Library staff is appropriate to a public library. Noise must be kept within levels which do not interfere with others, and actions which could cause injury, damage property, or offend others must be avoided. Failure to do so will result in those involved being asked to leave; repeated violations may result in the withdrawal of Library privileges.