Supervision of Children Policy

For their own protection, very young children may not be left unattended in the Library. The library staff is not responsible for providing supervision.

Children ten (10) years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult who remains in the library to provide supervision. Children six (6) years of age or younger must have adult supervision within the Youth Department.

It is recommended that unattended elementary school students spend no more than 2 hours in the library at a single time. After 7:00 p.m., it is recommended that elementary school children be accompanied by an adult who remains in the library.

It is recommended that unattended middle school students spend no more than 4 hours in the library at a single time. The extent to which these time limit guidelines will be enforced for elementary and middle school students will be based on the individual child's behavior and their ability to observe the Rules of Conduct. The library invites parental cooperation in meeting these guidelines.

AFTER LIBRARY CLOSING: Children who are not picked up by the time the library closes will be referred to the police station to wait for their ride.

Adopted by the Brighton District Library Board of Trustees, May 6, 1996.