Scarsdale Public Library strives to provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment for all community members. The Library is particularly concerned for the safety of vulnerable adults* in and around the Library. A parent/guardian or caregiver who is 18 years of age or older is responsible for monitoring the activities and managing the behavior of vulnerable adults during their Library visits.
A parent/guardian or caregiver is expected to ensure the vulnerable adult they are attending is following our Code of Conduct Policy.
- The Library assumes no responsibility for vulnerable adults left unattended on the Library premises. Staff cannot monitor nor prevent vulnerable adults from leaving the building/grounds or assume responsibility for monitoring their behavior.
- In the event of a sudden emergency, the Library assumes no responsibility for unattended vulnerable adults.
- If the vulnerable adult is not picked up by closing, staff may notify the police.
- Library staff cannot drive vulnerable adults to any location, even at the request of the parent/caregiver.
Vulnerable minors are covered under our Unattended Minors Policy.
Parents/guardians or caregivers who violate this policy risk having their Library privileges restricted or revoked.
* A vulnerable adult is an individual over the age of 18 who is mentally or physically challenged to a degree that significantly impairs the individual’s ability to adequately provide for their own care or manage their own behavior without assistance.
Approved by the Scarsdale Public Library Board of Trustees November 4, 2024