The Amityville Public Library welcomes children of all ages to use its facilities and services. To ensure the safety and well-being of all children while in the Library, the following policy is in effect:
- Children, like all other library users, are expected to follow the Library’s Patron Code of Conduct and all other applicable policies.
- Parents and caregivers are responsible at all times for the behavior, safety, and supervision of their children in the Library.
- Children ten (10) years of age or younger must be accompanied and directly supervised by a parent, guardian, or caregiver aged sixteen (16) or older at all times, in all areas of the Library.
- Parents and caregivers are responsible for being aware of the Library’s opening and closing hours and must ensure that appropriate transportation and pick-up arrangements are made.
- If a child is found unaccompanied at closing time, Library staff will make every reasonable effort to contact the child’s parent or caregiver to arrange for transportation.
- If the parent or caregiver cannot be reached within 15 minutes after closing, or if transportation has not arrived within that time, the Librarian in Charge or Guard will contact the Amityville Police Department for assistance.
- The Librarian in Charge and/or Guard will remain with the child until a parent, caregiver, or police officer assumes responsibility.
- An Incident Report must be completed and submitted to Administration following any such occurrence.
- Library staff required to remain after closing due to this policy will be compensated for their additional time worked.
The Library strives to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all patrons. However, Library staff cannot assume parental responsibility for children left unattended in the building or on Library grounds.
Adopted October 19, 2017
Amended October 15, 2025