Parental Responsibility

The King County Library System supports parents and guardians in their efforts to guide their own children’s reading, viewing, and listening. The Library System provides access to reviews of books, videocassettes, and other materials. KCLS also publishes recommended reading and viewing lists and links to recommended web sites via the KCLS Home Page.

The mission of the library is to provide free, open and equal access to ideas and information to all members of the community.

Children may borrow or use any materials, resources, or services in the King County Library System. It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to monitor their child’s use of library resources and to determine whether to place restrictions on their own children.

While children may have their own cards, parents of minors (under age 18) are responsible for the materials their children check out.

Parents and guardians are responsible for their child’s behavior, safety, and welfare while in the library. Library employees are unable to assume this responsibility. Because the library is a public place, it may not be wise for children to be left unattended. Library employees are unable to assume responsibility for unattended children. Parents leaving a child unattended must first determine that the child is capable of proper library behavior and of observing parental expectations for use of library materials. Parents must assure that the child is picked up before closing time.

Last Updated: July 22, 2007