Local libraries resist role as day care centers

One From Boston on how parents are trying to turn public libraries into makeshift day-care centers – and how librarians are dealing with the problem.

They say The problem is one shared by librarians nationwide. For example, in Bristol, Conn., the problem became so severe that the library posted a policy requiring all children age 8 and younger to be accompanied by an adult – and for police to be called if a child is left for more than 15 minutes after the library closes.

July 29, 2002 by Uncategorized 0

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