Yonkers Public Library welcomes children and their caregivers to all of our facilities and programs. Please help us make the library a safe and fun place to visit by following these simple rules:
- Children under the age of 9 must be supervised by a caregiver who can attend to the child’s safety and good behavior. Caregivers of young children must be at least 13 years old.
- If an unattended child is found in the library, the staff will attempt to find the child’s parent or guardian. If the staff cannot locate him/her, law enforcement or Child Protective Services officials may be notified. At closing time, these officials will be notified.
- When school is in session, school-aged children will only be permitted in the library if they have written permission from their parent/guardian or from their school.
- The Children’s Room is intended for children and their caregivers only- - or teens and adults with high support needs requiring a caregiver. The library reserves the right to ask adults neither using children’s materials nor supervising children to move to other areas of the building.
- Please respect the rights of others: keep your voices low, don’t play rough, and leave food and drinks outside.
Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees on July 24, 2024.
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