Can I drop my child off at the library for the day?
Answer:
The Rogers Public Library welcomes children of all ages to the Library. Library staff members are available to assist children with library materials and services. It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to supervise their child or children at all times in the Library or on Library grounds. The Library is not a substitute for child care or a babysitting service. Failure to adequately supervise children may result in danger to the child or children and/or the disruption of other Library patrons.
For the safety and comfort of children:
Supervision of Children
The Rogers Public Library welcomes children of all ages to the Library. It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to supervise their child or children at all times in the Library or on Library grounds. The Library is not a substitute for child care or a babysitting service. For the safety and comfort of children:
- All children 12 years old and younger shall be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times. Older siblings or babysitters under the age of 16 are not acceptable substitutes for legal guardians or caretakers.
- Children who have special needs related to physical or mental ability, disruptive behavior, emotional problems, lack of adequate attention span, incomplete social skills, etc. shall be attended by responsible persons at all times.
- Children 13 years and older may use the Library unattended, subject to the rules and regulations of the Library.
- If the person responsible for unattended children cannot be located within a half-hour the police will be notified and asked to pick up the child or children.
- Minors (under 18) who remain at the Library after closing will be given the opportunity to call a parent/guardian and may be referred to the police to ensure their safety.
- Only adults accompanied by children should read and lounge in the Children’s library.
Teens
- Teens using the library are expected to behave in accordance with our code of conduct.
- We want to maintain the young adult space for teen’s exclusive enjoyment. For the safety and comfort of our youth, only adults (parents/guardians) accompanied by teenagers should read and lounge in the Teen library.