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CHILDREN IN THE LIBRARY
The Newport Beach Public Library encourages parents to bring children
to the library whenever possible. The library staff has been trained to help
children enjoy the library and the materials it offers. The City offers many
programs designed to encourage children to use and enjoy the library.
However, the safety of young children and the rights of other patrons require
parents to monitor the behavior of their children and correct behavior which is
inappropriate.
For purposes of this policy the term disruptive behavior means the
creation of loud and unreasonable noise, running or jumping, fighting or other
behavior which could interfere with the rights of other patrons.
Library staff shall administer the following policies relative to the
presence of children in the library:
1. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SEVEN:
Children under seven may not be left unattended in the library. Parents
must be present in the immediate vicinity of any child under seven. Parents are
responsible for their child's behavior while in the library and staff will attempt
to advise the parent if the child's behavior is disrupting staff or other patrons.
Parents who fail to correct their child's behavior in response to a request from
staff may be asked to remove their child from the library.
2. CHILDREN BETWEEN SEVEN AND TWELVE:
Parents shall be responsible for children between seven and twelve. Staff
may ask children of that age to behave and, if the disruptive behavior continues,
staff shall notify the child's parents and may request the parent and child leave
the library. Any child below the age of twelve who remains in the library at
closing time shall be placed in the custody of the Newport Beach Police
Department who shall assume responsibility of the child.
3. CHILDREN TWELVE AND OLDER:
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Disruptive children over the age of twelve will be asked to leave the
facility after receiving one warning from staff. Staff will attempt to notify the
responsible parent before or after the warning and may request parental
assistance.
Adopted - January 24,1994
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