Using the Library
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Check Out
You can check out up to 5 items on one library card.
If a child is unable to qualify for a library card, the parent may check out five, non-audio visual items on his or her card.
Renew
DVDs may not be renewed.
All other library materials may be renewed 2 times, unless on reserve for someone else.
Make renewals by telephone or online through your account.
Check Out Times
Audios and CDs: 1 week, limit 2
DVDs: 1 week, limit 1
Books: 2 weeks, limit 5
New Magazines: 1 week, limit 3
Older Issues: 2 weeks, limit 5
Hold an Item
You may place items on reserve. We will notify you as soon as the reserved material is ready. You have 7 days to pick up your hold items.
Replacement
The borrower will be charged the full replacement cost of any video (VHS), DVD, audio, or CD that is returned damaged. A lost or damaged item may be replaced with a like item at the discretion of the director.
Fines
All books and magazines are $0.10 per day per item with a maximum fine of $2.00 as long as the item is returned in the same condition it was sent out. All audios, CDs, DVDs are $1.00 per day with the maximum fine not exceeding the purchase or replacement cost of the item.
Fines will not accrue on Sundays, holidays and any day the library is closed due to extenuating circumstances. All audio and visual fines must be paid before additional audio and visual materials can be checked out. An audio and visual fine will not preclude the borrower from checking out books or magazines.
Damaged, Repairable Materials
Fees for books that are returned damaged but repairable will be assessed based on condition of the item to a maximum of $2.00. Minor and repairable damage includes but is not limited to: slight tearing of 1 to 3 pages; stained covers; damaged or missing plastic book jacket or book pocket; damaged or missing barcode; damaged or missing video (VHS) cover; and erasable marks on the inside or outside of the book.
Lost Materials
If a borrower cannot locate an item at the time it is due to be returned, the borrower should report it as lost thereby stopping the further accumulation of fines. The library’s original cost of the item to be replaced will be charged to the patron. Upon payment for a lost or irreparable item, a receipt will be issued. If within six weeks of the date of payment, the item is returned in good condition, the price paid for the item shall be refunded. Condition of the item shall be determined by the director. The processing fee is non-refundable.
A patron’s borrowing privileges will be suspended until fines, fees and replacement costs are paid. A patron may replace a lost or damaged item with a like item at the director’s discretion.
You must pay late fees before you can renew an item.
Irreparable Materials
Borrowers who return library materials that cannot be easily repaired or cleaned will be charged the library’s original cost of the item to be replaced plus a $2.00 processing fee. The patron may keep the damaged item after payment has been made. Materials damaged beyond repair will normally be assessed at the same rate as lost items.