Let's see; what could be wrong with this picture: A "Teen Room" filled with video games ? In a library ? Really ? Chalk it up to another wrong-headed decision by the grownups. You don't acquiese to the desires of the lowest element. It's a LIBRARY, dillweeds. Those who want to read and study will go there. Do you really want those who have no interest in reading or studying disrupting the place? If there's one place where liberals have gone wrong it's in the field of education.

I think libraries should be inviting teens in - to play, to socialize, to study and read. Libraries are more than holding centers for books - they are a central part of a community and should welcome all. It is important to remember that teens are still children! They may be your size, but their brains are still developing and yes, they will make bad choices (like many adults!). Many teens in our community need a positive place to be, and the library is one of those places. One mistake by one teen does not mean that the library "grownups" are making "wrong-headed decisions".

I have no idea as to why the Libraries have video games. That was their first mistake.

Also, quick question- the teen was from Cleveland? They came all the way up Cedar Road to go to the library? There are libraries in Cleveland.

Have to agree that the library should not have non learning based video games available.

Libraries are public. If someone from Cleveland wants to go to the CH Library, that is his prerogative. Perhaps he has friends in Cleveland Heights. If he wants to make trouble in the CH library, or any other library for that matter, that is a different issue. I know many who do not like to go to the library because of the way the kids act.

Are there time limits on computer use? How is it enforced? Who is responsible to monitor those time limits? Is that person afraid to enforce the rules? Kids rise to the level of our (Adults, Society) expectations. We get more when we expect more and are not afraid to say so. I'm sure the computer can be set to "Time out" upon a user reaching the time limit. This takes the enforcement out of a library worker's hands and places it on the computer system. All users can then request additional time if there is no demand for that particular station. If there is a demand, it's much easier at that point to say no.

You are correct when you say that "kids rise to the level of our expectations", however, it seems that a large number of parents have no expectations, if the parents are even around, and assume that the school system will do it all.

The computers at the library do "time out" once the preset time limit is reached. (Different computers have different limits.) You need to enter a code which is connected to your library card or a user pass in order to log on.

Game rooms are for places like the Heights rec center or the Boys and Girls Clubs. A library needs a modicum of quiet to remain viable for other users. This is mission creep at its worst.

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