Library Policies

Library Services

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PAGING PATRONS

POLICY:

It is the policy of the Park Ridge Public Library not to page patrons except in special situations such as an emergency.

RULES:

  1. If, in the opinion of the staff member answering the telephone, a critical situation exists, efforts are made to contact the patron and convey a message.

  2. Library telephones are not available for public use. Pay telephones are available in close proximity to the Library.

  3. Because of the relatively compact area occupied by the Children's Department and the ability of the staff there to have personal contact with many of the children, the staff will attempt to transmit messages to children from parents who call the Children's Department with a reasonable request. Children may use the telephone in the event of an emergency or to call for a ride.