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At one time, we researched this as well. It seems that the law is very vague and we wound up discussing special needs, maturity and how different two children in the same family could be at the same age. I would like to know more about this. Jennifer, how does the Austin policy accommodate special needs individuals? Thanks for bringing this up! SuzAnne Beard, Wimberley From: Jennifer Patterson To: 'Barbara Hathaway' ; 'Shanda Subia' ; 'CTLS Discussion Group' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: RE: [ctls-l] Unattended children policy This is a message from CTLS-L. Selecting "Reply" will send a message to the originator. Selecting "Reply to All" will send a message to the entire list. --------------------------------------------------------- Austin Public Library has had an age limit of 8 for several years. We settled on that age because we couldn't get a clear answer from the City Attorney and eight seems like a turning point for children, in terms of their ability to think things through and take a little more responsibility. We required children younger than that to be accompanied by an older sibling or babysitter of at least 13, or a parent or another responsible adult. I cc'd Diane Palan, because she could probably provide you with a copy of their unattended children policy in digital form. Diane? Jennifer Patterson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Barbara Hathaway [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:39 PM To: Shanda Subia; CTLS Discussion Group Subject: RE: [ctls-l] Unattended children policy This is a message from CTLS-L.Selecting "Reply" will send a message to the originator.Selecting "Reply to All" will send a message to the entire list.--------------------------------------------------------- Shanda & others, We have been researching this as well. I have looked at dozens of policies from libraries around the US, and the ages seem to be all over the place. I'm curious to hear what works in Central Texas (if anything!) Barbara Barbara D. Hathaway, Director Bee Cave Public Library 13333-A Highway 71 West Bee Cave, Texas 78738-3104 512.767.6624 phone 512.767.6629 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.beecavetexas.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Shanda Subia [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:25 PM To: CTLS Discussion Group Subject: [ctls-l] Unattended children policy This is a message from CTLS-L.Selecting "Reply" will send a message to the originator.Selecting "Reply to All" will send a message to the entire list.--------------------------------------------------------- I would like to know what your policies are regarding unattended children in the library. Do you require that children under a certain age have a parent/caretaker with them or at least in the building? If so, what are your age brackets? Thanks, Shanda Subia Library Director Lampasas Public Library 201 S. Main St. Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3251 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I GoodSearch for the Library Foundation of Lampasas, TX. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
