Parental Choice

This program provides families with a tool to manage their child’s access to specific books, ensuring content reflects their family’s values and preferences. Similar to the parental control features used on digital platforms, this program gives parents the option of greater oversight without limiting the choices of other individuals and families.

FAQs

How does the program work?
Parents or guardians can visit the library to complete a form identifying specific titles or entire collections (Adult, Teen, or Juvenile) they do not want their child to check out. Library staff will then apply a restriction to the child’s library account, preventing checkout of those materials.

Does the program apply only to books?
Yes, this program applies to books only. However, when a restriction is requested, it is automatically applied to other library services, including self-checkouts and borrowing (downloading) from the digital library.

Can I restrict all adult books?
Parents or guardians may choose to restrict specific titles or to restrict all titles in an entire collection (Adult, Teen, or Juvenile).

Who can submit a request?
Only a parent or legal guardian with a library account that is linked to their child’s account may submit a request.

Can I submit the form online?
No, the form must be submitted in-person at the library in order to verify the parent/guardian and child accounts are connected.

How do I update or change my selections?
Parents can modify their restrictions at any time by submitting an updated form in person at the library.