We have worked with disruptive youth and had success with enforcing bans from Library property (inside and out) for a week,months or multiple months. And yes, we involved the police. The disruptive youth often disappear after they turn 18-- but a new group keeps arriving....

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 3:24 PM Amber Hughey via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

With the resounding replies of call the police, and a few others, such as hiring a security officer, I think the advice will be very useful!

Thank you all!

Amber L Hughey, MLIS

She/Hers

Director

Bridgeport Public Library zv041

3399 Williamson

Saginaw MI 48601

989-777-6030 ext 4

On 03/22/2023 3:08 PM EDT Amber Hughey via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

We're dealing with nearly daily fights (outside but on library property). How do/would you handle such situations?

Any advice is welcome.

Thanks!

Amber L Hughey, MLIS

She/Hers

Director

Bridgeport Public Library zv041

3399 Williamson

Saginaw MI 48601

989-777-6030 ext 4

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