Southborough library trustees weigh police notification clause in child-safety policy

Trustees for the Town of Southborough Library on Feb. 19 debated language for a child-safety policy that would clarify how staff should respond when an unaccompanied child is left at the library.

Library Director Ryan said he had received feedback from library leadership and the police chief and proposed adding a contact person and a contingency about notification of police if a child’s parent or guardian cannot be located. “If the child's parent or guardian cannot be located within 15 minutes, the library staff has the option to contact…