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Our young
patrons, from infants to older elementary school-aged
children, will enjoy a multitude of fun and educational
experiences at the library. In the children’s room there
are books, magazines, audio books, CDs and CD-ROMs. There
are also recreational and educational DVDs. Children’s
reference librarians assist youngsters with all their
informational and recreational needs. The children’s room
has a computer area where children may play educational and
recreational games. The computers provide access to the
Internet as well as word processing programs and online
databases.
We have a
designated tween area set up for children in grades five and
six. With comfortable seating, a selection of age
appropriate books and their own computer they can find what
they need Be “tween” fifth and sixth.
We offer a
year-round programming schedule. These activities include
storytimes, movement programs, musical programs, crafts, workshops and book discussions. Special shows
are planned when school is not in session. To foster a love
of reading in children from the very young to our tweens we
offer programs for summer reading and book buddies. Class
and nursery school visits may be arranged by calling the
children’s department at 935-6790 for space and staff
availability.
It’s Easy
with E-mail:
Record your e-mail address with us and we will
notify you of age appropriate programs via e-mail. These are
the steps:
- Come to the children’s room
with proof of your child’s date of birth. You may use a
birth announcement, birth certificate, etc.
- Fill out our patron e-mail
form.
- We will notify you via e-mail
of age appropriate programs.
- Pick up the phone and register
for any program that does not require a materials fee,
tickets or a book for a book discussion.
Getting
Your First Library Card:
Children age 5 and
up are eligible to get their first library card. Come into
the library and sign up for the library card at the
circulation desk. Once the child receives the new library
card, he/she will be given a gift the first three times the
card is used to check out a book. Children’s pictures will
also be posted on our “New Card Holder” display board.
Born to
Read: New Baby Kits:
For parents of infants under one year: Bring your
baby's birth certificate or birth announcement to the
children’s room and you will receive a lightweight canvas
bag filled with a baby book, growth chart and information on
reading to your child.
POLICY FOR
UNATTENDED CHILDREN
A practice has
developed whereby children are left at the library
unaccompanied by a responsible older person. Unattended
children often become disruptive to other patrons using the
library. For the general welfare of all persons using the
library, and the safety of children, the following standards
have been adopted by the Library Board of Trustees
- It is not the library’s
function to offer childcare. The library will contact
the Nassau County Police if underage children are left
unattended in the library.
- All children in grade 2 or
younger, shall at all times, be attended and adequately
supervised by a responsible person (e.g. an adult or a
mature adolescent age 16 or older.)
- Children in grades 3 though 5
may use the children’s room when unaccompanied, provided
that a responsible person, age 14 or older, remains in
the library building.
- Preschool children through
children in grade 6 are limited to using the computers
located in the children’s area. When using the
computers, children in grade 2 and lower must, at all
times, have an adult sitting with them in the computer
area.
- Parents, not library staff,
are responsible for children’s behavior in the library.
Children deemed out of control or disruptive to patrons
or library staff will be asked to leave.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Jericho Public
Library
December 13, 1988
Revised November 12, 2001
Computer Area Rules
THESE COMPUTERS ARE RESERVED FOR REGISTERED USERS
FROM PRESCHOOL AGE THROUGH 6th GRADE.
PLEASE PRESENT YOUR LIBRARY CARD TO THE LIBRARIAN OR COMPUTER AIDE BEFORE USING THE
COMPUTERS.
- Computer usage is
limited to ˝ hour per day if anyone is waiting.
- Children may
request up to two in-house CD ROMs.
- Preschool age
children through grade 2 must be accompanied in the
computer area by an adult
at all times.
- Patrons are asked not
to turn off any computer equipment.
- The computers will be
turned off 30 minutes before the library closes.
The Jericho Public
Library has no control over the Internet network and makes
no warranty, expressed or implied, for the timeliness,
accuracy, or usefulness of information accessed via the
Internet. As with other materials, restrictions of a child’s
access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent
or legal guardian. Attempts to breach or circumvent
workstation or host security within the library or at other
Internet sites is strictly prohibited. |
