Oradell Public Library, NJ

Unattended Children Policy

The Oradell Public Library staff wants children and adults using our library to find it a safe, pleasant and inviting place to read and learn.

To maintain the safety of your child do not:

  • Allow any child in a grade below seventh (7th) to use the basement level of the library. They must remain on either the first or second floors.
  • Leave a child under the age of eight (8) unattended in the library without adult supervision.
  • Request staff to protect or monitor children.
  • Fail to have your children wear proper attire (including shoes and shirts).

To preserve a peaceful and pleasant environment, your child will not be allowed to:

  • Engage in disruptive conduct including loud talking, rude language, making noise, running, pushing and fighting.
  • Talk on cell phones.

To protect our facility and materials, your child will not be allowed to:

  • Steal, damage or mark library materials, premises or equipment.
  • Misuse the restrooms.
  • Bring food or drink into the library. Eating and drinking (other than using the water fountain) is prohibited.

If a child fails to observe these library rules and regulations the parent/guardian will be called and the child will be asked to leave. In extreme cases, the police will be called.

Approved by the Oradell Library Board of Trustees – October 14, 2009
Revised and approved by the Oradell Library Board of Trustees – June 8, 2011
Revised and approved by the Oradell Library Board of Trustees – June 10, 2012

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