NEWS from the LIBRARY
(May 17th) The Summer Reading Program planning is underway and we have a jam-packed June and July for all ages! For the rest of May, there are no Library programs as we gear up for the Summer Reading Program.
Our kick-off event will be a Carnival in the Library on Friday evening, June 2nd, at 5:30 pm. We will be closing early that day at 2 pm to set up and then re-open at 5:30 pm. Please stop by the library any time to get your kiddos registered and reading this summer!
We are in need of volunteers to help run the Carnival and we also need cakes for our Cake Walk that evening. Would you be able to help out? If so, please contact Nicky, our Program Director, at 785-483-2742 or email her at ruspublib.programs@gmail.com.
(May 30th) Summer is here and kids are looking for things to do. We get it. And, of course, we want children of all ages in the library to enjoy books, games, programs, computers, and the space. The library is a fun place to be! But the safety of everyone is our #1 priority! Please review the policy for unattended children in the library. Children 8 years of age and younger may not be left unattended in the Library.
Unattended Children
Children 8 years of age and younger may not be left unattended in the Library. Children 8 years of age and younger shall at all times be attended to and supervised by a responsible adult (parent, guardian, other caregivers, age 13 years or older). Children of the above-cited age must be accompanied by an adult when in the restroom, multi-purpose room, or lobby of the Library. Children 12 years of age and younger may use the Library for no more than 3 hours provided that they can maintain appropriate Library behavior.
No public place, including the library, can guarantee the safety of children. Parents are responsible for their behavior. If a child becomes anxious or disruptive, the staff will call the child’s parent or caregiver. It is the responsibility of the parent or caregiver to be accessible to pick up the child at any time.
Older children and adolescents who come to the Library without a parent, guardian, or caregiver are welcome for appropriate use of the Library, such as homework, reading, or computer use. All children must have the telephone number of their parent, guardian, or other designated adult so that a responsible adult may be contacted, if necessary, to come and pick up the child. The child must have a way for the staff to contact the parent or caregiver at all times when they are left unattended in the library. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may serve as the grounds for the removal of the child from Library property.
Disruptive behavior that is unacceptable in the Library includes, but is not limited to:
- Running, chasing.
- Shouting, loud conversation, arguments, and foul language.
- Throwing books, magazines, or toys.
- Bullying or bothering patrons.
- Consuming food.
- Vandalizing Library property or facilities.
If necessary the Library reserves the right to summon the police.
