Internet and Public Computer Access

Last Reviewed and Approved: June 21, 2023

Use of the Internet and public computer(s) is granted to all patrons.  For minors, this permission is granted when a parent signs the Informed Consent Form that is required for a minor to receive a library card.  Use of the internet and public computers may be limited to 120 minutes per person, per day.  Patron’s privileges will be revoked if they violate the Library’s Internet & Public Computer Access Policy, misuse the computers, and/or any other Library owned electronic device, or violate Library policies.

The Valley Park Community Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the internet.  The library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility arising from access to use of information obtained through the electronic information system.  Children 17 years of age and under must have an Informed Consent form on file at the library to access the internet. 

It is the policy of the Valley Park Community Library to restrict minors from gaining computer access to material that is pornographic in accordance with state and federal laws.  All public access computers shall be equipped with software which limits minor’s ability to gain access to material that is pornographic.

Deliberate sending, receiving, or displaying text, images or graphics in public which may be construed as obscene is in violation of federal, state, and/or local laws and may result in suspension of internet and/or library privileges.   Repeated violations may result in expulsion from the library for up to one year.