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The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is not the guarantor of the safety of the the children who use our facilities. Our facilities are open to the public, a situation which can present risks to children. The safety and security of the children are the responsibility of the parent or adult caregiver. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District does not and cannot act as a baby-sitter or
protector of children.
- A child under the age of 10 years should be under the supervision of a person who assumes responsibility for him or her.
- If a child wishes to leave the library, the library staff cannot legally detain him or her.
- Parents or adult caregivers should monitor all activities and behavior of their children while they are in the library. The staff person in charge will request that a child leave the premises if the Library Rules of Conduct are not followed.
- If a minor -- anyone under the age of 18 -- is left at a library at closing time or in the event of an emergency situation, staff will attempt to contact the parents or adult caregivers. If the parent or adult caregivers cannot be contacted, staff will immediately notify the police.
- In the event an emergency forces the immediate closing of a library, children should know what procedure to follow as determined by their parents or adult caregivers.
Adopted by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees on October 9, 1997.
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