Unattended Children

The Canby Public Library is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment that encourages children to visit the library, attend programs, and use the library collections and computers. However, the Canby Public Library does not assume responsibility for a child’s safety and supervision. 

Per Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 163.545, parents, legal guardians, and caregivers must adequately supervise children less than 10 years of age. Adequate supervision is defined as having a parent/guardian or assigned caregiver in the immediate vicinity (within sight and conversational distance). Children 10 and older may use the library unattended provided they adhere to the posted code of conduct. 

Staff is authorized to contact appropriate authorities if a situation appears to be dangerous or neglectful to a child, or if a parent/guardian or caregiver cannot be located or contacted within 30 minutes or if a child is suspected to be truant. The library is not responsible for children who are left unattended as of library closing time. Failure to comply with this policy may result in suspension of library privileges.