Children's Room Appropriate Use Policy
Purpose
The mission of Children’s Services is: “To enrich the lives of children and help them develop a
love of learning, Children’s Services provides access to quality children's materials and makes
information and cultural opportunities available to children and people involved in children's lives.”
The Union County Library welcomes people of all ages to use its facilities and services. In an effort
to ensure the safety and well being of children, ensure use of Children’s Services consistent with
their mission and maintain an atmosphere of constructive library use, the following policy
regarding appropriate use of the Children’s Room is adopted.
Policy
The materials, services and equipment in the Union County Library Children’s room are intended
for the use of children, their parents and caregivers, and others needing children’s materials and
services for some specific purpose. All other patrons are asked to use the adult areas of the
library.
Appropriate use of the Children’s room includes:
1. Use by children birth to age 10.
2. Use by a parent or caregiver while attending a child in the library. Parents and caregivers
should generally be with the child in their care and assisting the child in using library resources.
3. Use by a teacher, day care provider, researcher, etc. in developing curricula or other
resources related to children’s literature or materials.
4. Use by a patron over age 10 when materials suitable to the patron's particular needs are not
available in the adult areas of the Library.
5. Tour groups, visiting librarians, library volunteers, teachers, city officials, trades people, or
others visiting the Children’s area for business-related purposes.
Staff is authorized to enforce this policy, and may request that any persons using the children’s
area inappropriately leave the area.