Although a public building, it is not the library's
function or purpose to be a place of social gathering for young adults.Young Adult Policies:
Behavior
It is the goal of the Derby Public Library to provide our young adults with a comfortable and pleasant environment for study, research and leisure reading. We also schedule many programs for them throughout the year.
Parents, however should be mindful that the library is a public building open to all individuals and they are responsible for the actions and safety of their young adults. Therefore, for the protection of all of our patrons and the library property, the following policies will be strictly enforced.
Although a public building, it is not the library's
function or purpose to be a place of social gathering for young adults.
No food or beverages allowed.
Cell phones are not to be used anywhere in the library.
The library telephone may only be used in the case of an
emergency. There is a public pay phone on the corner in front of the
library.
All young adults must remain in the Young Adult area,
specifically designed with them in mind.
The only games allowed in the area are the quiet games of
concentration provided by the library.
Vandalism of any kind will be reported to
the POLICE.
Young adults and their parents should be aware of library
closing times. If a young adult is in the library at closing time and is
in need of a ride, the library staff will assist them in contacting their
parents and wait with them for 10 minutes. If the parent has not arrived
within that period, the police will be contacted.
The library is not responsible for young adults who remain
on library property after closing.
Sharing a large environment requires the cooperation from
all patrons, regardless of age. Young adults who are not using the library
appropriately, who are engaged in disruptive, offensive, or inappropriate
behavior, or who are disrespectful to the library, library staff, or other
patrons will be asked to leave the library. The judgment of the library
staff prevails when requesting such removal. The police will be called if need
be.
Computer Usage
Anyone wishing to use the young adult computers must sign
up at the circulation desk and is expected to follow all posted computer and
internet policies.
If someone is waiting for a computer, usage time is
limited to thirty minutes. HOMEWORK takes precedence.
Due to limited space, only one person is allowed per
computer at any given time.