Children Safety Policy

  • The library staff is not responsible for children in the library.
  • Young children (age 10 or younger) must be accompanied and supervised by a designated caregiver (age 15 or older) at all times.
  • Children may visit the library as part of a group if supervised by a designated guardian.
  • Caregivers or designated guardians may not leave the library while young children are attending a library-sponsored program.
  • If a caregiver cannot be located in the library, the police may be called.
  • Library staff cannot prevent children from interacting with or leaving the premises with persons who are not their designated caregivers.
  • All patrons over age 11 should be familiar with the library’s hours of service and all library policies, including the Patron Behavior Policy.
  • Library staff members are not responsible for children after closing time. If unaccompanied children are left at closing, staff will attempt to contact a parent or guardian. If unsuccessful, the North Attleboro Police Department will be contacted.

Approved by the Board of Library Trustees, June 10, 2015