Child Safety Policy

1. A parent or other adult who is responsible for the child should accompany all children 8 years old and younger.
2. At the discretion of a responsible adult, a child age 9 or older may be left unattended to read for pleasure, select materials, complete a homework assignment, or attend a program. The child must know how to reach their adult in case this need arises.
3. The parent/guardian is responsible for insuring appropriate behavior of their children in the library. Disruptive behavior, such as running and shouting, will not be permitted. In the case of unaccompanied children, a parent/guardian will be called to pick them up.
4. Young children accompanied by a parent/guardian may use a computer for educational and recreational purposes. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure appropriate use of the computer.

Adopted by the New Castle Public Library Board of Trustees, April 19, 2011. Revised & adopted February 18, 2014. Revised April 21, 2015.  Reviewed March 27, 2018. Reviewed February 18, 2020. Reviewed February 15, 2022.