The Seattle Public Library Board Approves New Restroom Policy
release date: June 29, 2018
The Seattle Public Library board of trustees has approved changing multiuser family/ADA restrooms located inside children’s areas to single-occupant restrooms open to all.
The board unanimously approved the policy at its June 27 meeting.
The multiuser family/ADA restrooms were previously designated for use by caregivers with children, disabled patrons with their assistants, and breastfeeding mothers. This is because these restrooms are located inside children’s areas, which by policy, is reserved for children, their caregivers, and those accessing the children’s collection.
Under the new policy, which also required a change to the Public Use of Children’s Areas Policy, all patrons can now go into children’s areas if they need to use the restroom.