Hi all, What's everyone's unattended children policy/age to be in the library without an adult? How do you handle it when a younger one shows up with an older sibling (14-17)? Our current policy is 6 years old, but the staff and I feel this is too young and would like to compare. Thanks! Cierra Bakovka, MLIS Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 waycb@llcoop.org
Ours is age 8. On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 2:42 PM AW Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hi all,
What's everyone's unattended children policy/age to be in the library without an adult? How do you handle it when a younger one shows up with an older sibling (14-17)? Our current policy is 6 years old, but the staff and I feel this is too young and would like to compare. Thanks!
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS* *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 waycb@llcoop.org
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-- Jean Fellows Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014
A. All patrons, including children, are expected to comply with the Library’s policies, including its Patron Behavior Policy. Parents, guardians or Responsible Caregivers shall review and be fully aware of all Library policies governing children, particularly the Internet Use Policy. *“Responsible Caregiver” is an individual who is responsible for monitoring or caring for a child or vulnerable adult and who must be at least 16 years old.* B. Parents, guardians and Responsible Caregivers are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their children regardless of age while in the Library. C. Library staff will not be expected to supervise or monitor children’s behavior. D. *Children 12 and under must be attended by a parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver. * The parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver shall remain in the Library at all times. If a child under the age of 12 is attending a Library-sponsored program on the premises, a parent, guardian, or Responsible Caregiver is to remain on the premises for the duration of the program or sign a permission slip authorizing the child to attend the program unattended. E. Children of any age who, because of developmental disability, mental illness, physical disability or other similar reason, require supervision or personal care shall be attended by a parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver at all times. F. *Children ages 7 and under must be within the visual contact of a parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver at all times*, including during programs and visits to the restroom. Children 7 and under may not be left in the Children’s Area alone. G. Library staff will not be responsible if unattended children of any age leave the Library premises alone or with other persons. Further, Library staff will not be responsible for children who may be asked to leave the Library if the child is in violation of Library policy. H. We request that all unattended children be picked up at least 15 minutes before closing time. Parents, guardians and Responsible Caregivers need to be aware of when the Library closes. I. *Children 13 years or older must know their telephone number and other contact information if they are unattended at the Library*. It is a violation of Library policy not to come immediately and pick up your unattended child if the Library calls. On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 6:18 PM Jean Fellows via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Ours is age 8.
On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 2:42 PM AW Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hi all,
What's everyone's unattended children policy/age to be in the library without an adult? How do you handle it when a younger one shows up with an older sibling (14-17)? Our current policy is 6 years old, but the staff and I feel this is too young and would like to compare. Thanks!
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS* *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 waycb@llcoop.org
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-- Jean Fellows Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Responsibility for children using the library rests with the parent, guardian, or assigned caregiver. Children aged 3 and under must be within visual contact of the accompanying responsible adult when in the library. Children 7 and under must be under the supervision of a responsible adult when in the library. Older children may use the library unattended for an amount of time appropriate to their age and maturity. Parents of guardians are responsible for making arrangements for their children to be picked up before the library closes. Jacqueline LaFreniere, Director Beaver Island District Library 26400 Donegal Bay Road PO Box 246 Beaver Island, MI 49782 (231) 448-2701 On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 12:43 PM Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
A. All patrons, including children, are expected to comply with the Library’s policies, including its Patron Behavior Policy. Parents, guardians or Responsible Caregivers shall review and be fully aware of all Library policies governing children, particularly the Internet Use Policy. *“Responsible Caregiver” is an individual who is responsible for monitoring or caring for a child or vulnerable adult and who must be at least 16 years old.* B. Parents, guardians and Responsible Caregivers are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their children regardless of age while in the Library. C. Library staff will not be expected to supervise or monitor children’s behavior. D. *Children 12 and under must be attended by a parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver. * The parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver shall remain in the Library at all times. If a child under the age of 12 is attending a Library-sponsored program on the premises, a parent, guardian, or Responsible Caregiver is to remain on the premises for the duration of the program or sign a permission slip authorizing the child to attend the program unattended. E. Children of any age who, because of developmental disability, mental illness, physical disability or other similar reason, require supervision or personal care shall be attended by a parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver at all times. F. *Children ages 7 and under must be within the visual contact of a parent, guardian or Responsible Caregiver at all times*, including during programs and visits to the restroom. Children 7 and under may not be left in the Children’s Area alone. G. Library staff will not be responsible if unattended children of any age leave the Library premises alone or with other persons. Further, Library staff will not be responsible for children who may be asked to leave the Library if the child is in violation of Library policy. H. We request that all unattended children be picked up at least 15 minutes before closing time. Parents, guardians and Responsible Caregivers need to be aware of when the Library closes. I. *Children 13 years or older must know their telephone number and other contact information if they are unattended at the Library*. It is a violation of Library policy not to come immediately and pick up your unattended child if the Library calls.
On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 6:18 PM Jean Fellows via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Ours is age 8.
On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 2:42 PM AW Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hi all,
What's everyone's unattended children policy/age to be in the library without an adult? How do you handle it when a younger one shows up with an older sibling (14-17)? Our current policy is 6 years old, but the staff and I feel this is too young and would like to compare. Thanks!
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS* *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 waycb@llcoop.org
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-- Jean Fellows Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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Jocelyn Levin