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Trustees vote to lower study-room reservation age to 13 on trial basis
Summary
The Eagle Public Library Board voted to amend its study-room policy to allow 13-year-olds to reserve two-person study rooms on a trial basis after discussing behavioral history, room size and possible alternatives such as restricted hours or staff discretion.
The Eagle Public Library Board voted to amend its study-room reservation policy, changing the minimum age from 14 to 13 as a temporary test. Chair (presiding official) summarized the concerns that led to the original rule, and trustees debated whether exceptions, altered hours, or clearer posted rules might address the request from a 13-year-old who had asked for access to a quiet study space.
Steve, a library staff member speaking during the item, said the 14-year limit was implemented after repeated behavioral issues in the small rooms and noted the rooms are designed for one to two people and are not soundproof. Trustee (speaker 6) moved “I would make a motion to lower it to 13 and test it out for a few months and see how it goes,” and Trustee Maycomber seconded. Chair called for a vote; the board responded in the affirmative and the motion passed. The board said it will monitor outcomes and can revert to the prior age if problems recur.
