The Children's Area of the Grafton Public Library, including the Children's Room, Children's Patio, Children's Tutor Room, Children's Program Room, Family (Nursing) Room, and Family Restroom, is reserved for children ages 0–12, their parents or responsible adult caregivers, and adults interested in children's literature, such as teachers and college students taking children's literature classes.

 

Consistent with our Internet Use Policy, Children's Room computers are intended for use by children through age 12 or grade 6, or with their caregivers. Children ages 12 and up, teens and tweens, and adults seeking access to the Internet or other computer services may use computers available in other areas of the Library.

The Teen and Tween Area of Grafton Public Library, including the Teen and Tween Room, Teen and Tween Maker Space, Teen and Tween Gaming Room, Teen and Tween Tutor Rooms, and Teen and Tween Patio, is reserved for youth ages 10–18, their parents or responsible adult caregivers, and adults interested in young adult literature, such as teachers and college students taking children's literature classes.

Consistent with our Internet Use Policy, Tween and Teen Room computers are intended for use by youth ages 10 and up. Children ages 10 and under, and adults seeking access to the Internet or other computer services may use computers available in other areas of the Library.

Out of concern for the safety of young patrons, and respect for emerging adults, adults who are unaccompanied by youth in the various Youth Services Areas of the Library (Children's areas, Teen and Tween areas) may be questioned by staff, and may be asked to move to another area of the Library.

Per our Unattended Child Policy, children ages 0–7 must be accompanied by an adult; youth ages 8–12 must have an adult present in the Library building; youth ages 13 and up may be unaccompanied.

Recognizing there is overlap in service, collections and space for Tweens (ages 10–14), they may use both spaces unless or until behavior suggests they are better suited to one area than another. Patrons of all ages must comply with the Library's Code of Conduct.

Adopted: Grafton Public Library Board of Trustees, July 28, 2021
Reviewed: July 25, 2022; August 31, 2022