Children, and their safety, are of great concern to Perry Public Library.  The library staff tries very hard to ensure that you and your children have a fun, pleasant time while visiting the library. 

Parents need to remember that the library is a public place that welcomes customers of all ages.  The library staff cannot monitor children when they leave the library building.  We also cannot prevent children from interacting with persons whose interest in children is not entirely wholesome. 

For their safety, we require that children under age 8 have an adult (age 16 or older) with them at all times in all areas of the library. 

Children ages 8-12 must have an adult (age 16 or older) on the library premises at all times. 

We also discourage older children (ages 13 and up) from remaining at the library longer than 2 hours.  After this time, tweens and teens tend to become bored and disruptive.  Please remind your children that appropriate behavior is expected of them at all times while visiting the library.

Parents and caregivers, not library staff, are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their children in the library.