TO PROTECT UNATTENDED CHILDREN: Parents, guardians, and
designated adults are required to be familiar with the library’s hours
and to make advance arrangements to pick up or otherwise transport their
children before the library closes. A minor left unattended at closing
time may be deemed at risk. Every reasonable effort will be made by
the staff to assist the child in contacting an appropriate adult. If no
responsible adult is reached, or the child is not picked up before time
of library closing, library personnel may notify the police to assume
custody of the child. Staff will not transport children home or to any
other destination under any circumstances. If a child is left
unattended at the library in circumstances that give library staff cause
for concern about the child’s safety or welfare, staff may contact
child protective or law enforcement authorities.
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