Minneola City Library Unattended Child Policy
Purpose:
To ensure the safety and well being of children who visit the library and maintain an atmosphere of
constructive library use.
Minneola City Library welcomes library use by children and library staff members are
available to assist children with library materials or services. The library desires to provide a safe and
appropriate environment for visitors of all ages.
Policy:
Responsibility for the welfare and behavior of children using the library rests with the parent,
guardian, or responsible caregiver. Staff cannot assume responsibility for children’s safety and
comfort when they are unattended.
The Library Director has the authority to alter the policy of age limit supervision
requirements to adapt to unforeseen circumstances
Supervision of children:
A. Preschool children should be in sight of and supervised by a
parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver. Parents or caregivers
of preschool children are expected to remain in the library while
children are attending library programs.
B. Children able to maintain proper library behavior may use the
library unattended, otherwise they should be adequately
supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver.
C. The Minneola City Library assumes no responsibility for children left
unattended on library premises, including prior to or following all scheduled
events.
Staff may, as needed:
A. In all situations, children who are being disruptive will be asked to leave the Library
building and property. If necessary, staff
notify parents, guardians, or responsible caregivers that children need additional
supervision.
