Unattended Children's Policy

The Orland Park Public Library encourages children of all ages to visit the library with their parents to take advantage of the resources available to meet their informational, educational and recreational needs. The Library Board asserts that it is the responsibility of the parent to insure the appropriate behavior of their children in the library.

The library staff is not responsible for the supervision of children left unattended by their parents. Children age nine and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children whose behavior causes a problem for staff or other patrons will receive a warning, and if their behavior persists, they will be asked to leave the library.

Library hours are posted and the building is locked promptly at closing. Children left at closing will wait outside the library. The library assumes no responsibility for children left unattended at closing. The appropriate authorities will be contacted for any children left after the library closes.