Yeah, and my point is that the "pick up any book" thing is hiding the
fact that selection is in fact seriously limited.
And second, underaged kids can not checkout non kid material without
adult in the loop. That part is simply not true, the librarian will
say no to the child or ask for parents permission.
I have been to my library yes. You don't need ID or a library card (unless you want to check something out or use a computer) and you can pick up any book you like (including e.g. 50 Shades of Grey), sit down at a table, and read it. There are children in there all the time and there isn't an adults-only section.
And second, underaged kids can not checkout non kid material without adult in the loop. That part is simply not true, the librarian will say no to the child or ask for parents permission.