Children in the Library

• Children under 17 MUST be accompanied by an adult.*
• Children under 17 accompanied by an adult MUST be supervised at ALL times.
• Library staff may reprimand disruptive children.
• If the disruptive behavior continues, a staff member will inform parents that their child is disturbing others.
• If parents refuse or are unable to control the child, a staff member may ask the family to leave.
• If the family refuses to leave, a staff member will summon the campus police.
• If children under 17 are left unattended in the library, a staff member will summon the campus police or will escort the children to the police department.
• At its discretion, the Library may exclude from use or revoke borrowing privileges for anyone known to have violated any rule in this policy.

*Exceptions are studens taking credit hours at E.P.C.C., such as dual credit students and early college students. (Continuing Education students under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.)

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