general library policies

Unattended Children Policy

• No child under the age of 9 may be in any library building without a supervising parent or other caretaker over the age of 13 designated by the child’s parent or legal guardian in attendance.
• If we find a child under age 9 and we can’t reach a parent or other adult responsible for the care of the child, we will call the police.
• Parents must be in the library building before or at closing time to pick up their child. If a child has not been picked up by the time the library closes, the Children’s Librarian-in-charge and Security staff (if available) or Custodian (if available) will wait with your child for no more than 15 minutes and then call the police.

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Material lending rules

Kindle Fire ereaders

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

• Only Westbury Library card holders may borrow Kindles.
• One Kindle may be checked out per library card.
• Return to the Children’s Library. Do not use the Book Drop. Do not return at other libraries.
• A valid Westbury Library card in good standing must be present at the time of checkout.
• Borrowers with a Juvenile library card must have a signed permission form on file at the Children’s Library.
• The Kindles may be borrowed for a 28 day period, and may not be reserved or renewed.
• Do not add or remove titles or change settings on the Kindle.
• Do not connect to your own personal device or computer.

Fines & Liability:

• The overdue fine is $2.00 per day.
• The borrower is responsible for costs associated with damage or loss of eReader and/or peripherals due to neglect or abuse.
• The replacement cost for an eReader is $140.00
• The replacement cost for a charger is $20.00

apple ipad tablets

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

• iPads are for use in the Children's library only, they cannot be taken home.
• iPads may be used for a time period of 30 minutes (or longer, at the discretion of staff).

Fines & Liability:

• $30 if the protective cover is lost or damaged.
• The replacement cost for an iPad is $400.00

children's video games

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

• Only Westbury Library card holders may borrow games.
• A valid Westbury Library card in good standing must be present at the time of checkout.
• The owner of the library card must be present when borrowing games.
• Video games may be borrowed for a 14 day period, and may not be reserved or renewed.
• Limit of 2 video games per card.

Fines & Liability:

• The overdue fine is $1 per day.
• The replacement cost for video games is dependent on the game.

children's laptops

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:

Laptops are available for use in the Children's Library for children in grades 6 and under. Laptops may be used for a period of 30 minutes (or longer, at the discretion of staff) and users must comply with the Library's Computer Use Policy.

A designated laptop for adults is available for use within the Children's Library. User must be accompanied by a child.