Summary: Does your library restrict material to patrons because of their age?

Thank you for all of your responses. I have attached a detailed summary. I received responses from 18 Michigan Libraries and from a Michigan Librarian that had worked in Oregon in 3 different libraries. Of those 21 libraries, almost all of them have no barriers to accessing materials, regardless of age. One library does have a policy of restricting R-rated material from underage patrons. One restricts all movies from underage patrons. One avoids the problem by not purchasing any R-rated movies. Otherwise, every library leaves the responsibility with a child's parents. Here are some relevant links provided in the responses: ALA Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials <http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/ocrpdfofprm/53-1-13accessnonprint.pdf> ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/minors> -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231.843.8465 Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. --From the Library Bill of Rights by the ALA Council.
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Thomas Trahey