This supports the Library's mission to provide an open forum for knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment through free access to information, educational, and recreational materials and services. The Internet offers access to millions of valuable sites, but some may be inaccurate, incomplete, dated or personally offensive. The Library does offer the option of computers with filtering software in the Children's Room. As with other library materials, guidance in the use of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian. Each individual is responsible for evaluating and determining the worth of information retrieved from any source, including the Internet.
Parents are responsible for deciding which sites they and their children select.
Children who use the Internet without parental guidance may encounter material which is beyond their maturity level or otherwise unsuitable. The Library strongly urges parents to discuss the use of this new medium with their children. The Library provides a bookmark page with many subjects to help individuals launch their search on the Internet. The Library's home page links to sites selected specifically for children and teens. Librarians offer individual assistance.