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XII. Unattended Children Policy
The Duncanville Public Library welcomes and encourages children to use the library facility and services at all times. Increased usage by children is particularly evident after school, on school holidays, and during the summer months. Using the library as a “babysitting service” is not an acceptable practice and it is the policy of the library that children age 10 and under MUST be accompanied by their parent or a responsible adult 18 years or older. The library also recognizes that parents are responsible for the behavior of their children when the child is in the library. The issue of children age 10 and younger who are in the library without a responsible adult in attendance will be dealt with on an individual basis, and procedures are in place to deal with these children that will be implemented in a safe and responsible manner, if necessary.
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