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Unattended Minors in the Library
The Cottage Grove Public Library welcomes and encourages library use by children. Providing quality materials and services to young people is one of our primary responsibilities. Parents and guardians are advised, however, that the Library is a busy, public place and that they are responsible for monitoring and regulating their children’s behavior, safety, and welfare while on library premises.
Although it is a Library priority to provide a safe and appropriate environment for visitors of all ages, the Library staff is not responsible for providing long- or short-term care for unattended children.
Unattended Minors During Opening Hours
Per Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 163.545, parents, legal guardians, and caregivers must adequately supervise children less than 10 years of age. Adequate supervision is defined as having a parent/guardian or assigned caregiver in the immediate vicinity (within sight and conversational distance). Children 10 and older may use the library unattended provided they adhere to the posted code of conduct. Caregivers who choose to leave a child unattended must first ensure that the child is capable of proper library behavior and of observing Library expectations for appropriate use of library materials. Caregivers who neglect to provide proper supervision of their child and regulate disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the Library with their child. Parents/legal guardians will be held responsible for damage to Library property caused by their children. Library staff members are required by law to report suspected child abuse to state agencies or local law enforcement.
Unattended Minors at Closing
If the building is closing and children have not been picked up, a reasonable attempt will be made to locate the responsible party. If no responsible party is found, the police shall be called to take custody of the child.
