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4 , <br /> Hash Public Library <br /> Safe Child Policy <br /> The Mashpee Public Library welcomes the use of its facilities by children of all ages. Our <br /> services and programs are offered to male the library enticing to children, to encourage <br /> then to visit the library and to develop a love of books, reading and libraries. <br /> Busy public buildings are not secure places for children to be left alone. Responsibility <br /> for the welfare and the behavior of children using the library rests with the parent, <br /> guardian or an assigned chaperone. Library staff cannot assume responsibility for <br /> children's safety and comfort when they are unattended. <br /> The Library Beard of Trustees asserts that it is the parents' responsibility to provide <br /> childcare. The purpose of this policy is to inform parents.and guardians that the Library <br /> does not assume responsibility for the safety of their children, and t.o provide the <br /> guidelines used by staff tensure the proper level of supervision. <br /> Levels of supervision required: <br /> Children age five and under must always be in close proximity and within sight <br /> of the adult responsible for their safety. <br /> Children under the age of ten must be supervised by a parent or adult caregiver, <br /> t all times while in the library. <br /> Children tern and older may be left unattended within the Children's Room, <br /> ng, <br /> providing they are mature enough to follow library rules and observe proper <br /> conduct. <br /> Children of any age with mental, physical or emotional challenges which <br /> affect decision-making shills or render supervision necessary, must be <br /> accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all tunes. <br /> Children eleven and under must be accompanied by an ad It while on the <br /> second floor of the library building. <br /> Use ofthe Teen Room is for students age 12 to 17. <br /> Revised October 12, 201 <br />