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Public commenter asks board to investigate why 3‑year‑old was barred from borrowing
Summary
A resident urged the board to investigate why library staff barred her 3‑year‑old from checking out books, saying she received no prior notice and calling the action "manipulation and control." The chair declined to respond and directed the matter to staff.
During the public‑comment portion, Bridal Taft addressed the board on behalf of her daughter Naomi, saying staff barred Naomi from checking out books because of a damaged book record dating to 2022 and that she received no notification.
"Why would you use your power to bar a 3 year old from checking out a book?" Taft asked the board, saying the child was born in 2023 and requesting an investigation into other alleged arbitrary barrings. The chair replied that the board does not have the authority to respond to operational circulation disputes and that the matter should be handled by staff.
The comment prompted the chair to note the appropriate path for resolution (a staff response rather than a board reply). Staff did not provide a detailed response at the meeting; Taft said she would seek an investigation before taking the matter to social media.
