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Circulation Procedures
  1. In order to get a library card, a patron will be asked to complete a membership application form. A form of ID, such as a Driver's License, will be asked for at the time of completing the membership application. If any changes are made in this information, Library must be notified. Proof of identification and residency will be required.
  2. Children may have their own library card.  A parent or guardian’s signature will be required for persons age 17 and under.
  3. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18 or older) at ALL times while in the library. The library cannot assume responsibility for the safety of young children. Children aged 7 through ten must have a responsible adult present inside the library. All patrons will be expected to display appropriate behavior, conducive to maintaining a peaceful atmosphere while in the building.

    PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, NOT LIBRARY STAFF, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN VISITING THE LIBRARY.

  4. Each patron is responsible for materials checked out on that individual’s borrower card. If a card is lost or stolen it must be reported immediately. Parents or legal guardians are financially responsible for any and all books that are checked out by their children that are returned damaged or are lost.
  5. A replacement card will be required at a cost of $3.00 if a card becomes lost, stolen, or becomes unreadable by computer.
  6. Two items may be checked out the first time on a new patron card. Then a limit of 25 items may be checked out.
  7.  Books are checked out for a two-week period and may be renewed if no reserves or requests (holds) are placed on the item.
  8.  Books may be renewed by phone. The patron’s barcode number and the barcode of item(s) to be renewed must be given.
  9. Overdue charges are $0.15 per day per item with overdue fines not to exceed $5.00 maximum per item. This maximum does not apply to New/Reserve Books.
  10. Patrons having lost or damaged books and/or library materials shall be charged current retail replacement price plus a $5.00 library-processing fee.
  11. Videos/DVDs are checked out to patrons aged 16 and older for 1 week with no renewals. Only 4 videos/DVDs may be checked out on a borrower’s card. Videos/DVDs must be returned to the Main Desk. A fine of $1.00 per item will be charged if video/DVD is placed in book return.
  12. Audio books are checked out to patrons aged 16 and older for 2 weeks only, unless they contain 10 or more cassettes, which may be renewed one time only. Only 2 audio books may be checked out on a borrower’s card. Audio books must be returned to the Main Desk. A fine of $1.00 per item will be charged if audio books are placed in book return.
  13. Overdue notices will begin after materials are one week late.
  14. A limit of 5 items may be placed on request (hold) at any one time.
  15. The Librarian may deny service to any person for failure to return borrowed items, or refusal to pay fines, for destruction of property, or objectionable conduct in the library. All circulation records and registration information are confidential and will be surrendered only by court order.