1. Parents or legal guardians are always responsible for the well-being and safety of their children. The library staff cannot assume responsibility for children of any age left unattended.

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2. Children under age 8 shall not be left unattended. They must be attended by a responsible person at all times, preferably a parent, guardian or care giver.

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3. Children over age 8 may use the library unattended and will be expected to follow the regular rules of the library.

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4. Children age 8 and over may be left during a program. A parent is to sign the child in and leave a phone number where they can be reached during the time of the program. A parent, guardian or care giver must check the length of time of the program and return promptly to pick up the child.

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5. If any child under age 8 is left unattended at the library and an attempt to contact a parent, guardian or caregiver is unsuccessful; the Hartford Police Department may be notified. They may choose to remove the child to the police station for his or her own safety. If a child under age 8 is left unattended at closing time, and an attempt to contact a parent, guardian or caregiver is not successful, the police may be notified.

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6. Parents or legal guardians assume all liability for damage done by their children to the library. This includes damage to materials, computers, furnishings, and to the facility itself.

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7. The Library is not responsible for enforcing the restrictions a parent deems appropriate in terms of the materials the child may access.