Ours is structured as anyone 14 and older can be in the building unattended, but they have to put their names and ages and the time they arrived on an unattended minor sign in. Anyone younger has to have someone 14 or older with them. Adults can leave their kids over 8 in the Kids department while they're in the Adult department as long as they tell staff and are still in the building. Anyone under 8 has to be attended at all times.

Junior Department

Tiffany Bradley

(269) 926-7720 and ask "May I speak to Tiffany?"

Benton Harbor Public Library

213 E. Wall St.

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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On Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 01:23:36 PM EDT, Sarah Rick via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

Hello Everyone,

I am emailing to ask at what age are kids permitted to be in the library unattended by a supervising adult? We are looking to review our policy and wanted to see what cap other libraries have.

Thanks,

Sarah Rick

Library Director

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