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The Wamego Public Library is a community information resource center. People come to the library to get information, to read, to use the library's resource materials, and to study. It belongs to the whole community and not to any specific person or group of persons. The library is not a playground, recreation center, or day care facility. Noisy or physically active behavior appropriate in such facilities is not appropriate in the library. In order to prevent undue disruption of normal library activities, to provide for the general welfare all persons using the library, and to provide for the general safety of children using the Wamego Public Library, the following policies are adopted:v All children seven years and younger shall, at all times, be attended and adequately supervised by an individual 13 years of age or older who is responsible for the care of the children. v Children eight years and older may use the library unattended, subject to the rules and regulations of the Wamego Public Library. v The Wamego Public Library assumes no responsibility for children left unattended on library premises. v The library reserves the right to ask children to leave the building if they behave inappropriately and are unresponsive to staff. v Parents and guardians should be aware of Library opening and closing times and make suitable arrangements to meet and/or transport their children. v If any child is left at the library at closing time, the library staff will attempt to reach the parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, law enforcement officials will be notified. We want to encourage children to use the library and use it often, but we are concerned about the safety and welfare of children left unattended in a public place. Our staffing is limited, and we are unable to supervise the activity and whereabouts of every child.