Can you take pictures inside of a public children library?

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

If I wanted to take a photo of my child in say Dulwich children library (I don't!) would it be allowed since photos where children are presented are usually banned i.e soft play etc. This is just for arguments' sake!

[nunheadmum]

I don't know for sure but having been jumped on at the One O'Clock club for taking a photo of my own kid on my phone, I would guess the same policy would apply in a Southwark library. I imagine it may depend on the day to some extent on the staff, how busy they are and how much they see it as an important issue for them to deal with...particularly if they are librarians and not kids specialists.

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

That is what I thought as my son's dad wanted to take photo in the children's library but as there were lots of kids around I didn't think it would be wise because I am often ( due to my job) going to places with children and the staff is always making it clear that no photos, even if they are your own children, are allowed. Bit sad really that taking photos of them in soft plays, drop in centres, swimming pools etc is banned, usually it makes a nice kodak moment with them looking happy and against a lovely background.