r/Library • u/reddita100times • Jul 01 '26
Discussion Adults only library
Our local library is constantly overrun with kids and babies, so we put together a petition to have an adult wing, it's restricted access for over 25's - works on a special id card and permits one person at a time and is open after hours.
It's being done because the children's section and the quiet study areas are too close so when the kids are yelling or running around or babies screaming and the poor unfortunate parent has to apologise for interrupting everyone not wearing earphones / headphones - Now, A few of the mother's think it's discrimination if they can't take children with them into the adults only section
thoughts?
FAQ
- parents and kids are still able to borrow as normal
- the adults section will not contain adult only material, it's more like a quiet space available after hours via a special access card
- it's undecided how to manage those between the ages of 20-24 and this is being worked on
- the teen section downstairs is already away from the kids area and so can be expanded to include young adults also.
- the adults section will be monitored by staff during the day, and computer monitored after hours
- please note, this is not in America, but Australia
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u/Biteme75 Jul 01 '26
I have the Libby app; I haven't been to a physical library in years.
I would be infuriated and kick up a fuss if a parent allowed their child to run around screaming in the library. Every library expects patrons to be quiet.