The Wilmington Public Library District assumes no responsibility for children left unattended on the premises. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children. Parents are expected to remember that the library is a busy public facility, and that all public facilities may present hazards for unsupervised children.
If an unattended child becomes ill while in the library, a phone call will be made to the parents. If a parent is not immediately available the police and paramedics will be summoned to provide care for the child.
If a child should be left unattended at the library at the time of closing, the senior staff member in charge will call the parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian is not immediately available, then library staff will call the police to assume custody of the child.
The Library does not restrict access to any materials in the library. It is the responsibility of the parents, guardians and caregivers to supervise children’s use of library materials.
Children who violate the conduct policy will be asked to leave the library and may be banned for a duration to be determined by the Library Director.-See Conduct Policy.
Approved 4/18/94
Amended 2/16/98, 11/16/98, 10/21/13, 9/15/2014
Reviewed 11/18/02, 11/17/03, 11/21/05, 11/19/07, 3/15/10, 11/15/10, 8/20/12, 8/19/2013,11/21/16, 11/20/17,11/19/18, 11/18/19, 3/15/21,6/20/22,6/19/23,1/15/24